We’re seeking a
collaborative, customer-focused Human Resources Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll support many of the day-to-day functions that help our workforce succeed, from recruiting and onboarding new employees to maintaining records, responding to employee questions, and assisting with HR programs and initiatives.
You’ll work closely with employees, applicants, supervisors, and department leaders across the organization, serving as an
approachable point of contact for HR processes and information. As the team member who coordinates onboarding, you'll often be one of the first people new employees meet when they join the City, helping create a positive first impression and welcoming experience. No two days are exactly alike—your daily work includes holding onboarding appointments, supporting recruitment efforts, maintaining employee records, issuing access badges, and assisting with special projects. We're looking for someone who focuses on solutions, takes ownership of their work, and approaches interactions with professionalism, a learning mindset, and care.
The starting pay for this position is between $26.40 and $29.04 an hour, with opportunities for growth up to $36.95 per hour based on long-term growth and performance within the role.
City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence
The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.
At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.
As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:
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Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
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The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
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You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.
We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.
