City of Arvada · 4 hours ago
Administrative Assistant-Community and Economic Development Variable
Arvada City Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
3+ years expThe City of Arvada is seeking an Administrative Assistant for their Community and Economic Development department. This role involves providing a wide variety of administrative support and customer service activities to assist in meeting the department's business needs.
GovernmentInformation ServicesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides routine to moderately complex administrative support including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, copying, faxing, scanning, laminating and distributing mail for all department staff
Provides the scanning duties necessary for all the development files located in the central file room, and any files provided by departmental employees
Provides assistance for projects requiring large mailings
Enters various applications into the TrakIt System (software for project and permit review)
Provides copies of plat maps using large format scanner and large format copier
Supports Planners with various administrative tasks related to the development review process and/or Long Range Planning needs
Compiles, maintains and updates various lists as necessary (i.e. homeowner's association, project list)
Creates and maintains permanent files for central file system. Files and retrieves data as requested. Makes recommendations for changes or improvements to processes
Schedules pre-submittals and submittals for applicants
Acts as first point of contact for customers of the Growth and Economic Development
Provides assistance in answering public inquiries; listens to and directs citizens to proper individual/department
Accesses TrakIt System to create or retrieve information to assist customers
Attends training pertaining to the position
Travels to and attends team and organizational meetings, training, events and activities and appropriately and professionally represents the department
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School/GED
Three (3) years of general office/administrative experience including word processing, data entry, spreadsheets and financial accounting software
Ability to demonstrate considerable judgment, tact, discretion and confidentiality
Proficient knowledge of office practices including word processing, database management, and spreadsheets
Proficient written communication skills with the ability to effectively research, write, draft, edit and prepare final documents
Ability to prioritize and coordinate executive level meetings, boards and task forces
Ability to effectively communicate information, both verbally and in writing, to support organizational objectives and interact with all levels of personnel within the city in a positive and cooperative manner
Preferred
Cash handling experience preferred
Prior knowledge/experience working with zoning/planning or government preferred
Benefits
Temporary, Variable Hour and Health Plan Eligible employees will earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum cap of 48 hours.
Company
City of Arvada
City of Arvada is a home rule municipality located in Jefferson and Adams counties, Colorado, United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-09-16
Company data provided by crunchbase