Staff Assistant - Colorado Springs Airport

Staff Assistant - Colorado Springs Airport

Salary

$28.54 - $34.27 Hourly

Location

Airport - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Classified - Full Time

Job Number

18431

Division

Airport

Department

Airport Directors Office

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 3:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Staff Assistant - Colorado Springs Airport

In this executive support position, you will be responsible for providing high-level support to the Director of the Colorado Springs Airport. You will perform a variety of highly complex administrative duties and coordinate operational programs.

As a Staff Assistant, you will:

• Compose and prepare correspondence and reports for both internal and external use, including agenda requests, memorandums, letters, training materials, and maintain confidentiality related to Director communications and records
• Serve as the liaison between the Office of the Airport Director, other City departments, Airport Advisory Commission, boards, committees, and external partners
• Coordinate, monitor, and participate in projects and functions to support the Director
• Coordinate assigned services and program activities with other City staff, external organizations, and the public
• Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints; respond to requests for information
• Coordinate and execute department staff meetings (in-person and virtual) and employee engagement initiatives, including developing agendas and presentations, managing logistics, and recording and distributing meeting materials and resources
• Organize staff meetings and off-site conferences and workshops; make reservations and travel arrangements; prepare travel advance requests and expense summaries, and develop agendas, record transactions, compile information, and track assignments
• Provide assistance in the development of assigned budget; collect and analyze financial data, and monitor expenditures
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to administrative processes, communication workflows, and operational efficiency within the department
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Knowledge of public-sector and Airport clerical and accounting procedures
• Knowledge of proper English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use good personal judgment and discretion
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Strong customer service commitment and excellent interpersonal skills

Minimum Qualifications

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by additional specialized training in secretarial sciences, accounting, or other related field
• Five years of full-time administrative support experience, including experience in an executive support role

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience as an executive assistant
• Experience developing budgets, maintaining expense accounts, and completing purchasing
• Experience working in a municipal government setting
• Experience in event planning

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• Please visit the City of Colorado Springs Careers page and review our opportunities. Click on Apply button to complete an online application for any position of interest. All job applicants will need to create a new login and online application (unless you already have a Government Jobs user ID and password).

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• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

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The Citys job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Do you have additional training or work experience in secretarial sciences, accounting, or other related field(s)?

• Yes
• No

04

Does this experience include experience in an executive support role?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to questions #3 and #4, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.

06

Do you have experience in any of the following? Please select all that apply.

• Experience in event planning
• Experience working in a municipal government setting
• Experience developing budgets, maintaining expense accounts, and completing purchasing
• Experience as an executive assistant
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov