City and County of Denver

Business Operations Administrator – Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Greater Denver Area Full time

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $59,000 - $80,000/annually, based on experience and education.  We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

  • A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service

  • 457B Retirement Plan

  • 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year

  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work on-site several days a week at their assigned job location and may work off-site as needed.

This position is based at the Denver Wastewater Building, located at 2000 W. 3rd Ave, Denver, CO 80223. Employees can expect to work on-site primarily on Tuesdays, with the other two on-site days being flexible. The specific schedule will be discussed upon starting.

Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site (remote) days.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services.

For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:

  • DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

  • DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The Project Delivery Administration – Environmental Implementation Division (ENVIRO) has an opening for a Business Operations Administrator.  The ENVIRO team is responsible for planning, design, and construction implementation of capital storm, sanitary, green infrastructure, and bridge projects across DOTI.  This role will support the ENVIRO Program Support and Bridge Team. 

Key responsibilities will include purchasing, contracting, document control, records, and general office management. This position’s primary focus will be contract management.

Specifically, as a Business Operations Administrator you will:

  • Manage operational and administrative activities, services, and regulatory requirements, serving as a liaison and central point of contact for the department. Responsibilities include creating and managing purchase orders, supporting vendor invoice processing, and performing other administrative functions as needed

  • Serve as a technical liaison, providing consultative and technical guidance to employees, managers, and other stakeholders, and assisting in the resolution of complex or sensitive inquiries and concerns

  • Support the development and implementation of new or revised operational and administrative policies, procedures, and directives, and communicate changes to staff and management.

  • Conduct surveys, compile and analyze data and trends, establish systems for maintaining program-related information, and recommend revisions or improvements based on findings.

  • Manage and monitor training activities for the program area, including conducting needs assessments, evaluating training effectiveness, and participating in instruction.

  • Communicate with a wide range of city staff and management, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors, community/business groups, and the general public to share information and resolve problems or issues.  

  • Prepare a variety of analytical and operational reports, correspondence, and other documentation and provide operational information and statistical data for management/departmental use. 

  • Assist with office supplies, uniforms, and technology ordering.  To include the tracking of technology assignments and warranties. 

  • Assist with invoices and contract management related duties as needed. Contract management may increase with time to become an essential duty for this position’s daily responsibilities.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

  • Detail oriented 

  • Has experience with office management duties.  

  • Strong communication and organizational skills 

  • Self-driven

  • Team player 

Required Minimum Qualifications

  • Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.

  • Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience administering business operations or operational programs and/or assisting professional/management staff with administrative or operational functions.

  • Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, December 28, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, December 28th at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2379 Business Operations Administrator

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$58,656.00 - $96,782.00

Target Pay

$59,000 - $80,000/annually, based on experience and education

Agency

Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

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