JOB LOCATION

23911 E Arapahoe Rd Aurora, Colorado 80016-4120
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we’re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Three (3) years’ experience in administrative support.
• Three (3) years’ experience in general accounting principles and practices.
• Three (3) years’ experience in virtual personnel, accounting and payroll platforms.
• Experience with Workday platform highly preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Notary Public Certification (or the ability to successfully acquire certification in the first six months of employment).
• Administrative professional certifications are highly preferred (SHRM, CAP, PACE, etc.)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of payroll processes, automated payroll systems, personnel management policies and procedures, business, English, and math.
• Considerable knowledge of Human Resources practices and application of employment law.

Skills:

• Office equipment operation, Microsoft office suite, payroll and clerical functions related to assigned function.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and computer operation skills.
• Excellent time and task management
• Problem solving skills; including the ability to read, write, spell, and speak in a clear and concise manner and to educate, counsel, and motivate others.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software.

Abilities:

• Promotion of a positive workplace environment based on open communication, recognition, and modeling the desired, in-bounds behaviors of Aurora911’s Core Values.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Promotion of a positive workplace environment based on open communication, recognition, and modeling desired behaviors.
• Objectively review work product with consideration of city and department policies, laws, standards, and strategic goals.
• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to personnel and department issues.
• Effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Provide subject matter-specific and department-specific support, provide customer service, schedule appointments and interviews.
• Ability to use de-escalation techniques to handle sensitive/emotional situations.
• Keeps detailed records.
• Able to set goals, prioritize work of self, and meet deadlines.
• Works independently; interacts knowledgeably with staff and the public in person and by telephone.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• As assigned, incumbents may serve as a lead worker making work assignments and monitoring work completion.

Essential Personnel:

• Members of Aurora911 are considered essential personnel and are subject to call back or extended shifts to ensure continuity of emergency services to the city.
• Physical Demands:
• Light physical work lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer screens and keyboard.
• Clear speech communication to effectively communication with citizens and public safety organizations.
• Hearing and listening to maintain communication to handle and dispatch emergency calls.
• Vision to read reports and other written material.
• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

• Essential duties are performed primarily in clean, comfortable environment.
• Work may occur in a hybrid of office/home locations.
• Various noise levels with period of high activity and volume.

Equipment Used:

• Computer and other standard office equipment, which includes multiple monitors.
• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g., vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The deadline to submit applications is August 29th, 2025, at 11:59pm. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
The hiring range for this position: is $27.96-$34.95/hourly.
The full hiring range is: $27.96-$43.69/hourly.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides administrative support to select department positions and on behalf of the department.
• Schedules appointments and meetings on behalf of the Executive Team Members and for the department.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend improvements and modifications.
• Prepares, processes, and ensures accuracy of bi-weekly payroll for department employees.
• Records and disseminates meeting minutes.
• Processes accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions.
• Helps to maintain and organize department records (employee, financial, discovery)
• Research, compile, print, and/or prepare materials and reports.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including personnel computers with varied software. – modern description
• Help to conduct department employee orientation for new employees.
• Processes new hire and resignation/retirement paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.