Peak Academy - Continuous Improvement Associate

Peak Academy
- Continuous Improvement Associate### Peak Academy
- Continuous Improvement Associate Apply:
Downtown Denver:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
November 2, 2026 (8 days left to apply):
R0083213# 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.

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What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience.  New hires are typically brought into the organization between $63,679.00 - $84,375.00/year.

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 utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the community several days a week. In this position you can expect to work on site, at three (3) days a week at:
Wellington

E. Webb Building – 201 W Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. It will be expected that you are in-person, on-site for facilitation, as needed at various CCD locations.

* Please note:

Downtown parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee. We offer a flexible spending account option specifically for parking; if you elect this option, you can use pre-tax dollars for parking. We also offer a City-sponsored RTD Eco Pass to all City employees– allowing the use of public transportation for free as a City Employee.*## Who We Are & What You’ll DoThe Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for the fiscal health of the City.

DOF leads fiscal analysis and guidance, budgeting, accounting functions, enforcement of fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. DOF fulfills the state statutory responsibilities for tax assessment and collection. DOF also manages the City’s debt portfolio and investment portfolio. DOF commits to delivering these services through a financial structure that reflects the best practices of both the public and private sectors.

This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability, and improved business processes.

Through coaching, training and project facilitation, Peak Academy inspires and empowers City and County of Denver staff at all levels to continuously improve service delivery for our community. Since its inception, Peak has grown to become a respected leader for its approach to innovation in government. The City and County of Denver has saved over $83 million through efforts by individuals and agencies that have engaged with the Peak program.

Denver Peak believes in:
* Achieving measurable results through continuous improvement
* Our ability to make Denver the most well-run city in the nation
* Patience with people and impatience with processes
* Supporting colleagues to innovate
* Failure, because failure leads to breakthrough
* Living our core values:
* Place Team Over Self. Always.
* Learn. Activate. Repeat.
* Be Steadfast in your Grit and Gumption.
* Drive Connection Through Authenticity.
* Promote Transparency in Process and Progress.
* Create an…