The Denver Auditor’s Office enforces various Denver ordinances, including those  regarding wages, fair labor practices for public employees, and audits of city  contractors — together, the “ordinances.” 

As authorized under the ordinances, the Auditor’s Office is issuing this Request for Proposals to secure on-call hearing officer services from qualified applicants. 

The ideal hearing officer will be experienced in employment, contract, labor, discovery, and/or civil rights disputes and in conducting administrative hearings or trials. 

It will be the duty of the hearing officer to make impartial decisions over appeals from the Auditor’s Office’s determinations. In addition, hearing officers may be called upon

to conduct informal mediation between adverse parties or to review and rule upon motions to quash subpoenas, either as part of wage investigations or government audits. 

Hearing officers must perform these services in accordance with the ordinances, applicable Colorado law, and the Auditor’s Office’s civil wage theft rules and rules of procedure. 

Proposals should be prepared and submitted as described herein. Proposals will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the Auditor’s Office has an adequate  roster of hearing officers.

A. Description

The Auditor is charged with designating hearing officers to decide on any dispute  related to the ordinances, including:

• Issuing subpoenas and determinations of applicable employment classifications
• and wages.
• Underpayment or misreporting.
• Retaliation.
• Failure to provide paid sick leave or rest breaks as required by law.
• Imposing damages, interest, and penalties.
• The hearing officer's services will include anything that is reasonably necessary to
• the decision-making process, including ruling on:
• Matters of subject-matter jurisdiction.
• The sufficiency of a petition.
• Standing.
• Timeliness of claims.
• Motions for a final decision without a hearing.
• Recusal.
• Other pre-hearing motions.
• Conducting pre-hearing conferences.
• Conducting hearings.
• Conducting research and site inspections.
• Reading briefs, exhibits, and other written materials submitted by the parties or
• their attorneys.
• Issuing evidentiary rulings.
• Issuing findings, conclusions, rulings, orders, and determinations in an appropriate
• form and consistent with the Auditor’s Office’s rules of procedure.

See Exhibit A for a more detailed description of the scope of work. 

The hearing officer shall use as a basis for determination such standards and burdens of proof as are in the ordinances and the Auditor’s Office’s Civil Wage Theft Rules  and/or Rules of Procedure. 

The hearing officer may use pertinent previous experience and/or education in resolving issues of fact and law. 

The hearing officer shall act as the custodian of record for materials produced to the hearing officer relating to the decision-making process.

B. Minimum qualifications

• Juris doctor degree.
• Demonstrated care for the standards and requirements of applicable law, including local, state, and federal law and/or constitutional law.
• Experience as a judge, administrative law judge, hearing officer, arbitrator, mediator, civil rights/employment law litigator, or research/staff attorney in the judicial system.
• Ability to meet the time requirements of the city.
• Reliability, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency.
  Ability to engage with a highly diverse population in terms of ethnic and socio-economic status.

C. Conflicts of interest

To prevent any future misunderstanding and to preserve the ability to represent the city as a hearing officer, the hearing officer will acknowledge the city’s policy and the “Rules of Professional Conduct” concerning conflicts of interest and will inform and seek the consent of the City Attorney before representing another client in any matter directly adverse to the city. 

The term “matter” as used here refers to transactions, negotiations, proceedings or other representations involving specific parties. Likewise, the hearing officer is required to perform conflicts checks and not to commence work on disputed matters if conflicts

of interest would preclude the hearing officer from doing so. 

D. Insurance

Insurance in the amounts shown in the attached sample agreement or otherwise agreed to by the city’s Risk Management Department will be required.

E. Term of engagement

Engagement of these services will be by contract. The term of the engagement period will be from the date of all parties sign through Dec. 31, 2028, cancelable with or  without cause by either party upon 30 days written notice to the other. 

The city may add an option to renew for a one-year period.

Download the Request for Proposal(PDF, 188KB)
Download the Exhibit A(PDF, 52KB)

We are seeking a Staff Assistant in our Audit Services division with keen attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively while supporting 40 or more professional staff members.   Under the direction of the Audit Services Director, this position performs administrative support work necessary to execute components of Audit Services mission and functions.

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of frequent in-person attendance at our Downtown Denver location and occasional remote work. Employees must work from a location within the Denver metro area on their remote (off-site) work days.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

This position is expected to be open to receive applications until Monday June 15, 2026.  Please ensure that you submit your complete application materials, including a resume and valid contact information by 11:59 pm MDT on the closing date for this vacancy announcement.

Specific responsibilities include the following: 

• Coordinates specific administrative functions by exercising delegated authority as appropriate.

• Supports operational objectives or procedures and recommends/creates modifications and/or other solutions by analyzing operational issues and/or addressing management concerns.

• Recommends and offers informed opinions to management on courses of action based on specialized knowledge.

• Effectively and accurately prepares, compiles, tracks, updates and maintains internal and external documentation for Audit Services.

• Communicates and implements Audit Services policy and/or procedural changes.

• Assists Audit Services staff in adapting to new policies and practices, modifications and/or other solutions.

• Coordinates with AO Business Manager and AO Executive Assistant to implement, maintain, and monitor expenditure controls for Audit Services.

• Coordinates all logistics for Audit Services events, training activities, new employee onboarding. Manages scheduling for Audit Services leadership meetings with city officials and agency heads, and assists with Audit Director calendar management if requested.

• Provides support as requested to the Executive Assistant III for office-wide events,

• Provides file framework and guidance for tracking training activities for Audit Services division, ensuring that audit staff receive necessary support in tracking and managing CPE requirements.

• Under guidance of Audit Director, coordinates annual updates, distribution, collection and internal reporting of agency independence statements as required by GAGAS or other relevant auditing standards.

• By position, participates in budget development by identifying and quantifying both ongoing and special budgetary requirements and provides justifications for requested budget items and amounts.

• Prepares reports as needed.

• Responsible for supporting the Auditor’s Office vision, goals, and objectives including high professional standards, building effective relationships, while pursuing continuous improvement, innovation, and quality in our work.

• Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within Audit Services.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

About You

Our ideal candidate will surpass the required minimum qualification by possessing the following:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple deadlines and assignments simultaneously.

• Experience supporting an executive level professional and a large staff.

• High level of proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other applications.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Superior critical thinking and communication skills.

• Must be comfortable working in a team environment.

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: 

• Education Requirement:  Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience performing specialized and/or technical office support work of the type and at the level of Administrative Support Assistant IV.

• Education and Experience Equivalency:  One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of education may be substituted for each required year of experience.

How To Apply

In addtion to a completed application and personal profile, please attach:

• A personally crafted resume and cover letter. Statements such as "see resume" will not be considered as a complete application.

The assistance of AI in the recruitment and selection process will be grounds for immediate disqualification..

Starting Pay

The starting rate of pay for this position will not exceed  $32.00 per hour.

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The City and County of Denver's Auditor's Office is seeking a Lead Internal Auditor.  Under the general direction of the assigned Audit Manager, the Lead Internal Auditor leads day-to-day team execution of performance and/or compliance audits and evaluations of local government functions and activities. Audit projects are generally 5-10 months long depending on complexity and scope. The Lead Internal Auditor assists the Audit Manager with work prioritization, assignments, evaluation and quality control over Senior Auditors, Associate Auditors, and Audit Interns.  The position may also conduct various administrative assignments.

Auditor’s Office employees are currently working a hybrid schedule. This position requires a combination of office attendance at our Downtown Denver location and remote work. Employees must work within the Metro Denver area on their remote work days.

We provide a computer with all work-related software applications; you must have a stable home internet connection for any remote work.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will remain open to receive applications until June 24, 2026.  Please submit your complete application as soon as possible and no later than 11:59 pm on June 24.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and conducting performance, financial-related and compliance audits and other analyses of City and County departments, programs, and contracts, that include but are not limited to effectiveness, efficiency, performance of services, public policy assessment, governance, internal control, and compliance objectives as defined by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). 

• Assisting the Audit Manager and other team members with all aspects of audits including project planning, fieldwork, report writing, and presentation of results.

• Assisting with the review of workpapers of other team members. 

• Assisting the Audit Manager with day-to-day activities of each audit engagement and ensuring that project team members are conducting assigned audit work.

• Identifying and utilizing optimal performance audit and research methodologies in the execution of performance or financial-related audits. 

• Ensuring that audit work complies with GAGAS and the Audit Service Division's operating policies and procedures.    

• Producing high-quality written products that analyze, synthesize, and explain complex issues to a variety of audiences, such as agency stakeholders and citizens of Denver. 

• Performing audit-related presentations and briefings.

• Performing audit follow-up work for assigned audits.

• Contributes to the development of audit team performance goals, documents team performance, provides performance feedback, and provides information for the annual formal performance evaluation of audit team members. 

• Takes appropriate action in response to management feedback. 

About You

The preferred candidate will surpass our minimum requirements by possessing the following:

• Experience leading government performance,  compliance and/or contract audits.

• Three to five years professional work experience as a Senior Auditor.

• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards.

• An advanced degree.

• An applicable professional certification, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or similar.

• Effective coaching and project management skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop staff.

• Possesses strong verbal and written skills.

• Experience working in diverse teams. 

• Displays the ability to apply critical thinking and communication skills to resolve complex audit topics.   

We realize your time is valuable, so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Analytics, Business Administration, or related field.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional level experience, including one year as a Senior Internal Auditor, auditing and evaluating business practices and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.

• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for experience requirements.

How To Apply 

When applying for this opportunity, please provide the following: 

• A complete City and County of Denver Application. Statements such as “see resume” will not be considered. 

• A personally written resume. 

The use of AI through this recruitment and selection process will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

For more information about the Auditor’s Office, please visit our website at https://www.denverauditor.org.

Starting Pay

The likely hiring range for this position is between $95,000.00 and $ 104,000.00, depending upon experience and education.

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We offer our employees four subsidized medical plans with two separate providers from which to choose: Kaiser Permanente or United Healthcare.

• Kaiser Permanente Deductible HMO Plan (DHMO).
• Kaiser Permanente High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
• United Healthcare Colorado Doctors Plan (CDP).
• United Healthcare High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

We offer our employees and their dependents three subsidized dental benefit plans through Delta Dental of Colorado. Our employees can find network-only coverage with copays for services, or out-of-network coverage for those who see a dentist who is not in Delta’s network.

Eye exams are an important part of overall health care for your family. With VSP Vision our employees get the highest level of care, including an annual exam designed to detect signs of health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

We promote employee health and well-being with resources, activities and a wellness incentive. We support our employees with our four pillars of wellness: physical well-being, financial well-being, mental well-being and professional well-being.

Physical Well-Being

We offer our employees a variety of resources to promote physical health.

Wellness Incentive Program
We encourage our employees to participate in the Wellness Incentive with Vitality. Employees who earn the Wellness Incentive receive a $600 HSA deposit or premium reduction the following year.

Nurse Liaison Program
The Nurse Liaison Program connects employees and their families to a registered nurse. The Nurse Liaison Program is free and confidential. Employees can discuss nutrition, weight loss, illness, disease prevention, mental health and more. Free blood pressure, body mass index and weight screenings are also available.

Financial Well-Being

My Secure Advantage
My Secure Advantage (MSA) is available to all benefits-eligible employees. MSA helps our employees build confidence in their finances. Employees can learn how to manage student loans, buy a home, reduce debt, plan for retirement and more. MSA offers year-round access to online education, budgeting software, and other financial tools. Employees also get 90 days of free, confidential money coaching every year.

WellthSource by ComPsych
WellthSource by ComPsych is a needs-based, digital financial wellness platform that offers interactive, guided programs, tools and resources, provided to help you secure a strong financial future. No matter your stage of life, WellthSource can help you achieve your financial goals.

Mental Well-Being

We offer a variety of mental health resources to our employees.

Dedicated Workplace Support Consultants
Dedicated Workplace Support Consultants are licensed mental health professionals provided to exclusively support city employees to discuss stress management, communication strategies, substance abuse, grief/loss, family struggles, work-related issues or any other mental health-related concerns they might have. Sessions can be held by phone or virtually. City employees are eligible to receive 10 free sessions per incident per year.

Guidance Resources - Employee Assistance Program
All employees and their household members can use the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP provides employees and their household members with free resources, including six free, confidential counseling sessions per year, per incident.

Resources for Reducing Burnout
As passionate as we may feel about our work, we are all susceptible to burnout if we fail to exercise good self-care and relaxation techniques. Burnout is a constant feeling of physical, mental, and/or emotional exhaustion and pessimism in the workplace. In addition to the other resources listed in this section, the city's insurance providers offer services that can help you reduce burnout in your life.

Professional Well-Being

We offer training and professional development opportunities to all employees. The Learning & Development team provides a variety of professional development opportunities. Employees can complete training through Workday Learning and Denver Peak Academy. 

We also offer an education refund program to employees.

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) Classification and Compensation Division develops and manages our classification and compensation plan. We provide analysis and consultation to ensure the provision of market-competitive and internally equitable pay. This helps to attract and retain extraordinary talent who delivers exceptional service to our residents.

The Classification and Compensation Division:

• Serves as the source of consultative expertise on classification and compensation.
• Collaborates to resolve classification and compensation issues.
• Provides guidance that incorporates leading practices.
• Remains current with regulatory changes affecting compensation.

Our employees get a free life insurance policy, as well as, the opportunity to voluntarily elect additional life insurance policies for themselves, a spouse and/or children. Accidental Death and Dismemberment policies are also available for employees and their dependents.

Our employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for child care expenses for child(ren) age 12 and under, while they are at work through a dependent day care flexible spending account (FSA). We offer this flexible spending account through Rocky Mountain Reserve. 

2024 dependent day care FSA minimum and maximum contributions:

• Minimum of $120 annually.
• Maximum of $5,000 annually, per household.

Examples of eligible dependent care expenses include:

• Day care and babysitter costs.
• Nursery school.
• Before- and after-school programs.
• Summer day camps.

The Denver Employee Fitness Center features a full complement of exercise classes, fitness equipment and services for our employees. The center is open for early morning workouts as well as after work hours and on Saturday. Our employees must use their ID badges to access the Denver Employee Fitness Center located in the Webb Municipal Building. Members of the Denver Employee Fitness Center also have full access to all Denver recreation centers.

If the Webb Building isn't convenient, our employees also enjoy a discount off memberships to any Denver recreation center.

Personal issues, planning for life events or simply managing daily life can affect your work, health and family. The GuidanceResources® EAP provides support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. GuidanceResources is city sponsored, confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents – and they will even call therapists to set up your appointment for you! Staff and their families are eligible for six free counseling sessions per year per incident through GuidanceResources.

Your GuidanceResources EAP services include:

• Confidential Counseling.
• Financial Information.
• Work-Life Solutions.
• Child & Elder Care Solutions.
• Legal Support.

If you see a job for which you think you are a fit, we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply through our application hiring system. Search and apply for jobs.

Depending on the position, you may be required to complete an online assessment or test. If this is the case, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access and complete the assessment immediately after you apply. In some cases, you may be required to complete an in-person test. You will be contacted with further information after we review your application. To learn more, please visit our Assessments page.

Our goal is to hire the best talent into the city, so we identify the best-qualified candidates within the applicant pool that fit our ideal candidate profile. Those candidates are sent to the hiring manager for review. The hiring manager decides who to interview. You will find the ideal candidate profile in the "About You" section of the job posting.

We cannot move you forward if you do not meet the required minimum qualifications as defined in our job specifications. You will also find these listed in the "About You" section of the job posting.

We conduct interviews by phone, by video conference and in person in order to accommodate candidates. In-person interviews can be one-on-one or with a panel of multiple individuals. You should expect more than one round of interviews where you will speak with the hiring manager, potential colleagues and a member of department/agency leadership.

We will share the details with you in advance so you know what to expect and how to prepare.

After the interviews, the hiring manager decides to whom to offer the job. The hiring manager or recruiter will reach out directly with a verbal offer. This is a great opportunity for you to ask any additional questions you may have before accepting the offer. After you accept the verbal offer we prepare and send an offer letter. You will need to sign in to your Workday account (the same hiring system you used to apply to the position) to review the offer letter and officially select Accept or Don’t Accept. Once you accept the written offer, the city will begin pre-employment screening.

Before your first day, we will reach out to guide you through the onboarding process, which includes required new hire tasks to ensure you have an efficient start to your employment. On your first day, your supervisor and new team will have a plan to help welcome you into your new role, your department/agency and the City and County of Denver.

Some positions require you to complete at least a six month probationary period. Probation is a test period of time following employment where you are employed on a trial basis. As a new employee, you are required to complete certain courses during the probationary period. The requirements vary depending on whether you are a supervisor or not. You will receive more information about any required coursework on your first day.