City Council Parliamentarian and Secretary

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

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

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Salary : $58,656 - $96,782