What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Administrative Specialist position at City of Durango?
As an Administrative Specialist in the City of Durango’s Public Works Department, you’ll provide complex administrative support to the department’s five divisions while reporting to the Public Works Administrative Services Manager. In this role, you’ll prepare documents and reports, coordinate meetings and calendars, and serve as an important point of contact for both staff and the public.
The starting pay for this position is between $21.33 and $23.46 an hour, with opportunities for growth up to $29.86 per hour based on long-term growth and performance within the role.
About the Department:
The Public Works Department is dedicated to enhancing the community’s quality of life by managing essential infrastructure and delivering reliable, customer-focused services. It’s five divisions—Engineering & Stormwater, Utilities, Capital Improvements, Streets, and Trash & Recycle—work together to support public safety, environmental health, and the local economy. As part of this team, you’ll help keep operations running efficiently, enabling all five divisions to provide the essential services the community relies on.
City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.
At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.
As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:
The starting pay for this position is between $21.33 and $23.46 an hour, with opportunities for growth up to $29.86 per hour based on long-term growth and performance within the role.
About the Department:
The Public Works Department is dedicated to enhancing the community’s quality of life by managing essential infrastructure and delivering reliable, customer-focused services. It’s five divisions—Engineering & Stormwater, Utilities, Capital Improvements, Streets, and Trash & Recycle—work together to support public safety, environmental health, and the local economy. As part of this team, you’ll help keep operations running efficiently, enabling all five divisions to provide the essential services the community relies on.
City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.
At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.
As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:
- Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
- The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
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You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.
Essential Job Duties
What You’ll Do in This Role:
- Prepare and proofread reports, letters, statistical charts, correspondence, and other documents.
- Process purchase invoices and purchasing card transactions to support departmental operations.
- Maintain filing systems, records, and department calendars; coordinate meetings and events with staff, the public, and outside agencies.
- Attend and assist with meetings by preparing agendas, recording and preparing minutes, and distributing information.
- Provide customer service in person and by phone, including answering questions, accepting applications or payments, and addressing inquiries.
- Prepare departmental reports, statistical records, press releases, and legal notices in compliance with legal requirements and departmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Operate office equipment and software to enter and retrieve data, manage files, and support daily operations.
- Assist with projects, special assignments, and other departmental tasks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
You Have:
- A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
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Three years of increasingly responsible experience in administrative support.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and in conversation.
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Stay organized and detail-orientated while managing records, calendars, and multiple tasks.
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Work independently, take initiative, and complete assignments on time.
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Build positive working relationships and provide helpful, professional customer service.
- Adapt to new systems, software, and processes while maintain confidentiality and discretion.
Supplemental Information
What We Can Offer You:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Ample personal time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays.
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401(a) retirement plan and optional deferred compensation plan.
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Basic life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
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Long-term disability coverage.
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Paid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA).
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Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Free access to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink & Ski Area.
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Holistic Employee Wellness Program, addressing physical, mental, financial, and professional well-being.
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Free transit pass and family member discounts.
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Reimbursement for job-related classes to foster continuous learning.
- Sixteen hours of volunteer time off per year to support local non-profit organizations.
Belong at the City of Durango:
We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences.
The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Salary : $21 - $23
