Administrative Specialist - Parks & Recreation

Pay Range (MIN):

24.05

Pay Range (MAX):

36.08

Added to system:

5/14/26 8:24 AM

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Serve Your Community, Grow Your Career, and Enjoy Great Benefits:

Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus may be available.

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team in a positive work environment
• Make a real impact in the Aspen community through meaningful public service
• Enjoy flexible schedules and a collaborative, supportive team environment
• Access generous paid time off, holidays, and wellness bonuses
• Take advantage of free or discounted transportation around Aspen and the Valley
• Grow your skills with professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Protect your health with medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs
• Earn monetary wellness bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices
• Plan for the future with competitive retirement options (Social Security, 401a, 457b, Roth IRA) and life/disability insurance

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Administrative Specialist, Parks and Recreation
Department: Parks, Business Services Division
Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $24.05/hour - $27.06/hour
Salary Range: $24.05/hour - $36.08/hour

Position Summary: Performs complex administrative, technical, and clerical duties in support of the Parks and Open Space, Business Services, Recreation, Golf, and Special Events. Works as part of the Parks and Recreation Business Services Administrative Support Team, consistent with the City's mission and values.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of Parks Business Manager. Does not exercise direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Reception, Administration & Department Support

• Under supervision of the Parks Business Manager, performs a variety of routine and special clerical, reception, and administrative duties to assist senior and professional members of Department or Office. Uses computer and software applications to accurately type and edit basic correspondence; enter data; retrieve data; search databases; conduct research; create documents; and send emails.
• Processes various documents, ensuring that all necessary forms are complete and accurate. Answers routine questions and on occasion more detailed questions and requests; locates documents; fills out forms; makes copies or scanned pdf files. Processes incoming and outgoing mail. Prints, copies, assembles, distributes and files documents and maintains files.
• Maintains supplies; maintains and stocks office forms and supplies. Interacts with other offices and departments and outside organizations to obtain and provide information. May function as cashier: receives and processes cash, checks and/or credit card payments; balances cash drawer at the end of the day.
• When requested, schedules appointments and maintains monthly calendar, schedules meetings and meeting rooms. Attends meetings to take and transcribe notes. May prepare and arrange for publication of agendas and legal notices.
• May function as courier. If performing the duty of courier, drives city vehicle.
• Assists all Parks, Recreation and Business Services staff as needed. Assists with Recreation Department Grants administration as needed. Reviews all work products to…