About Our Job

Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking a Staff Assistant to join our Airport Services Team. In this position, you will provide essential administrative, clerical, and program support to ensure the efficient delivery of airport services programs and contracts. This may include work with various Maintenance Services, Janitorial, Waste Management, and Window Cleaning services. The Staff Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the team that provides high-quality service to DEN’s airline partners, TSA, airport employees, and our passengers.

What We Offer  

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting hourly pay for this role is between $25 - $31 per hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:  

• Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance – eligible within 1 month of your start date   

• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan  

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays  

• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance  

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits  

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program  

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)  

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources  

• And so much more!!!  

Furlough Days 

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Saturday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).

What You'll Do 

The Staff Assistant will assist in maintaining compliance documentation, supporting contract oversight activities, preparing reports, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This position provides an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organizational and administrative skills who is eager to learn more about contract administration and management while contributing to the success of one of the world’s busiest airports.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Provides administrative/executive support to the Director of Maintenance Administration, unit managers, and front-line supervisors as needed.

• Cultivate, foster, and maintain positive working relationships (both internally and externally) with managers, supervisors, and employees.

• Serve as an authorized signatory supporting the duties associated with issuance of new badges, badge renewals and a liaison between the department and Airport Security.

• Provide administrative and clerical support for Airport Services programs and contracts such as Facilities, Snow, Janitorial Services, Window Cleaning, Pest Control, etc.

• Assist in preparing, formatting, and distributing reports, memos, meeting notes, and presentations.

• Support financial processes by organizing invoices, monitoring expenditures, and assisting with budget preparation.

• Maintain contract files, records, and correspondence to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with City and DEN requirements.

• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support the monitoring of key performance metrics, inspection schedules, an