City Council Parliamentarian and Secretary

City and County of Denver
Denver, CO
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Job Description

About Our Job
Who We Are
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000/ year based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
  • A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
  • 457B Retirement plan
  • 132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
  • A “flexible” Wellness Day has been approved in support of employee wellness and engagement for city employees. All civilian, and benefit qualified employees are eligible to use this day with manager approval and it must be used by Dec. 31, 2025 as it will not roll over into the new year.
Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. In this position you can expect to work in-person at the Denver City and County Building 3 -4 days per week based on operational needs.
What You'll Do
This is an At-Will position.
The Office of City Council is seeking a Council Secretary and Parliamentarian to provide advanced professional administrative support and expertise in parliamentary procedures for City Council. This role functions as the City’s Clerk, ensuring efficient and compliant council meetings while serving as a key liaison in the legislative process. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional attention to detail, strong interpersonal communication skills, and a proactive work ethic. They should thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that requires confidentiality, political acumen, and adaptability. Maintaining a positive and professional demeanor while navigating complex legislative and procedural matters is essential.
As City Council Secretary and Parliamentarian, duties will include:
  • Staffing City Council meetings and committee sessions
  • Ensuring efficient, professional, and procedurally compliant council meetings in accordance with established standards
  • Preparing agendas, committee review sheets, and meeting schedules in consultation with relevant members
  • Reviewing and editing consent agenda items, council bills, and committee agenda descriptions
  • Processing legal protests submitted to City Council
  • Responding to inquiries from constituents regarding Council history, bill status, public hearing procedures, and Council rules and regulations
  • Serving as the records coordinator for City Council and Legislative Services, maintaining official city records, including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, easements, and other legal documents
  • Performing other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
  • Experience collaborating with elected officials or key stakeholders
  • Knowledge of parliamentary procedures and legislative processes
  • Strong time management and organizational skills to effectively meet deadlines
  • Ability to interpret and communicate local and state laws and regulations
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with government officials, community groups, and the public
  • Willingness to attend evening meetings and occasionally travel, including overnight stays, for training and official city business
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Education requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
  • Experience requirement: Three (3) years of experience administering programs and/or assisting professional or management staff with administrative or operational functions
  • Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until March 13, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
About Everything Else
Job Profile
YA2304 City Council Parliamentarian and Secretary
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$58,656.00 - $96,782.00
Starting Pay
$65,000 - $70,000/year based on experience and education
Agency
City Council
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact
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with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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