Administrative Technician I - City Clerk and Court

Administrative Technician I - City Clerk and Court

Salary

$25.01 - $30.02 Hourly

Location

City Hall, 911 10th Street, Golden, CO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00075

Department

City Clerk

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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The City of Golden is currently seeking Administrative Technician I - City Clerk and Court applicants. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, its a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

• Location, location, location - Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.

• Paid time off - Paid vacation starts at 16 days (thats over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.

• Great benefits - The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical, administrative and records management activities in support of the City Clerk's Office. This position will require occasional evening coverage to support City Council activities or similar, typically once per month.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides general clerical and administrative support to the City Clerk's office.

Manages and documents the Colorado Open Records Act requests, provides information in response to internal and external requests for records and information; disseminates information in keeping with City practices and in compliance with applicable law.

Maintains the City's electronic and paper permanent records database in accordance with the Colorado Municipal Retention Schedule. Prepares documents for scanning into Laserfiche software program. Organizes and files documents. Disposes of records in accordance with City's records retention requirements.

Assists the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk with generating and preparing City Council agendas, City Council packets, council meeting minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and proclamations. Assists in preparation of City Council meetings including setting up Council chambers and coordinating Council dinners with a caterer.

Assists and supports the management of City Elections.

Cross trains with the Deputy City Clerk to assist with liquor and other general licensing duties.

Cross trains in Municipal Court to support court processes, serving as a backup Court Clerk on court days as needed.

Provides excellent customer service with clear, concise, and accurate information; follows up with customers as needed to ensure satisfaction and closure.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and at least 18 years of age. Associate's Degree or higher preferred. Must be a US Citizen to process passports. Minimum two years' responsible administrative support experience, three years' or more preferred, including clerical, administrative, or file management experience with strong administrative, data entry and organizational skills. Previous records management preferred. Must have intermediate MS Office experience including Word and Excel. Flexibility and the ability to work independently required. Municipal government experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Must complete passport training and meet qualifications and requirements to become a passport acceptance agent.

Must be a US Citizen and pass required background check.

Current Notary Public preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Ability to interact with others in a professional manner and environment. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively and professionally respond to questions from employees, supervisors, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to prioritize as needed due to workflow and legal obligations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Exceptional organizational skill and attention to detail are required. Proficiency in alphabetizing is a must. Ability to multi-task and interact in a dynamic environment. Must be able to exercise independent judgment in absence of supervision. Ability to understand the methods and procedures of data entry. Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision while meeting workload requirements.

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

General office equipment to include phones, computer, copier, and printer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work environment is primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as: workers compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.

The City of Goldens benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.

Employer Paid Benefits Include:

Term Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Cost Sharing Benefits Include:

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(a) Retirement Plan

Full-time employees can also take advantage of:

Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Vision Coverage

Tuition Program

Supplemental Life Insurance

Full-Time employees receive the following leave options:

128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period)

96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period)

12 Paid Company Holidays

For more detailed information please refer to the Employee Benefits & Perks section of our website.

01

The salary range for this position is $25.01 - $30.02 hourly, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Are you comfortable with this range of pay?

• Yes
• No

02

This position is a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, in-office position. Are you comfortable with this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

This position occasionally requires schedule adjustments, including rare 7:30am Monday start times for Court coverage and evening coverage approximately once a month to support City Council activities or similar needs. Scheduled hours will be adjusted accordingly on these days. Are you comfortable with this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

07

How many years of responsible administrative support experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years or more
• No experience

08

Do you have records management experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have municipal government experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Please select your skill level in Microsoft Word.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None

11

Please select your skill level in Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None

12

Are you a current Notary Public with the State of Colorado?

• Yes
• No

13

This position requires passing a background check which includes no felony convictions. Do you understand you must pass this background check?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you possess a valid driver's license and good driving record? A good driving record includes, but is not limited to, no suspension or revocation of license within the last three years and no conviction of a DUI, DUID, DWAI or any hit and run accident within the last two years.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Golden

Address 911 10th Street

Golden, Colorado, 80401

Phone 303-384-8185

303-384-8000

Website https://www.cityofgolden.gov/