Administrative Specialist
City of Grand JunctionJob Details
Job Description
HIRING RANGE: $26.37-$29.67 per hour New to the City of Grand Junction Team? Receive 40 Hours Paid Time Off with your first paycheck!
About the Position:
This position provides advanced administrative and office support within the Parks and Recreation Department, helping ensure the smooth coordination of daily operations, special projects, and public-facing activities that support the City’s parks and recreational services. The incumbent regularly interacts with the public, City leadership, vendors, and community partners, responding to complex or sensitive inquiries with professionalism and care. This role requires strong organizational skills, independent judgment, and the ability to interpret policies, manage records, and assist with budgeting and office management functions that support a diverse system of parks, facilities, and programs. Serving as a key resource to staff, this position may provide lead direction when needed and contributes to improving administrative processes that enhance service delivery and the overall quality of life in Grand Junction.
About the Parks and Rec Department:
The Parks and Recreation Department enhances the quality of life in Grand Junction by maintaining, improving, and expanding a diverse system of parks, facilities, and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The department oversees 45 parks, 25 playgrounds, 24 park shelters, five indoor recreation facilities, and a wide variety of outdoor amenities that support recreation, wellness, and community connection. Guided by the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Master Plan, the department continues to invest in long-term planning, sustainable operations, and community-driven improvements. With dedicated funding in place and a strong commitment to public engagement, Parks and Recreation is focused on delivering high-quality services, enhancing public spaces, and strengthening the overall livability of Grand Junction now and into the future.
About Our Culture:
At the City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions.
What You'll Do:
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for assigned programs and functions
- Assist in coordinating the function budget
- Assist in administering, monitoring and reviewing office management and technical process and procedures
- Track and resolve customer and other departments’ questions, issues and inquiries
- Prepare, maintain, and review a variety of records, documents, manuals, and logs
- Perform technical duties and highest level of work within assigned function
Act as function supervisor in the absence of formal supervisor. To view the full job description, click HERE
What We're Looking For:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible administrative support, clerical, and customer service experience. High school diploma or G.E.D. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging, that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram! At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.
