Summary
Description
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Hiring Range for this position is: $42.99-$53.74/Hourly
This is a hybrid position requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office at the Southeast Aurora Maintenance Facility (SEAM), located at 26711 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016.
This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 10 paid holidays
**The deadline to submit applications is August 29th, 2025. Initial review of submitted applications will commence shortly after. However, it is subject to close at any time without prior notice once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.**
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Aurora Water (AW) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the drinking water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems, treatment of drinking water and non-potable reclaimed wastewater for irrigation, billing and collection, public outreach and water conservation, acquisition and development of future water rights, major capital projects programs, and quality control for regulatory compliance and public health.
The Business Solutions Architect – Power Platform specialist – is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of solutions within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, specifically focusing on SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Apps, and Fabric. This role will serve as the primary technical expert for these platforms, supporting approximately 500 employees within a water utility environment. The Architect will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, translate those needs into technical solutions, and ensure the effective utilization of Microsoft 365 (M365) tools to improve business processes, enhance collaboration, and enable data-driven decision-making. This position requires a strong understanding of M365 administration, security best practices, and a passion for leveraging technology to solve business challenges.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintenance and support of existing SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power App solutions.
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Design and development of new M365 and Power Platform Solutions (Power BI, Power Automate, Power App, and Fabric) to address operational needs and enhance business processes.
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Leverage Microsoft Copilot AI features to design and develop intelligent solutions that enhance productivity and streamline processes across the Power Platform.
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M365 administration and support as it applies to Aurora Water staff.
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Collaborate with City of Aurora IT (Global Tenant Admin) on architectural decisions.
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IT Project management and implementation to include scope development, team assembly, vendor inclusion, business liaison, document development, and solution execution.
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Develop and maintain a roadmap for M365 business solution deployments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
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Develop, and train others to develop, SharePoint sites and solutions for business process management, document storage, and records management.
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Complete business requirements analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Provide tailored stakeholder communication and collaboration using appropriate detail and context based on the role of the user (e.g. Field Staff vs Executive).
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Lead a group of approximately 30 power users by establishing best practices for Aurora Water’s M365 environment including Power BI, SharePoint, and Power Automate.
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Develop and maintain solution documentation, including requirements, design documents, and training materials.
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Provide expert guidance on Microsoft technologies to internal teams and stakeholders.
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Stay up to date with the latest Microsoft 365 features, updates, and best practices, and proactively recommend improvements to the organization's environment.
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Conduct workshops and training sessions to increase the adoption and proficiency of Microsoft business applications among employees and ensure adherence to best practices where required.
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Monitor solution performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
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Govern, maintain, and audit the security and compliance of M365 to ensure security, compliance, and sufficient content management.
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Participate in project planning and contribute to the development of IT strategies.
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Brainstorm with others, thrive in a collaborative and productive team environment, multi-task and quickly adapt to change.
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Be responsive, courteous, and customer service oriented.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
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Three (3) years’ experience with Microsoft Power Platform including SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Understanding of ITIL framework or other IT service management methodologies.
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Microsoft certifications related to Microsoft 365 are highly desirable (e.g., Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate).
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Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python.
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Experience working in a regulated industry, such as utilities.
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Understanding the software development life cycle.
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Project management principles.
Knowledge:
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Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 administration, security, and compliance.
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Experience with data modeling, database design, and data integration.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent skills in gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements.
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Capacity to design effective solutions in Power Platform including Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Co-Pilot, and Fabric.
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Experience evaluating and recommending appropriate solutions that consider the long-term impact of architectural decisions.
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Strong interpersonal, customer service, analytical, and project management skills.
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Experience in integrating Microsoft 365 solutions with other existing systems.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Abilities:
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Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
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Ability to guide, support, and coordinate power users to achieve common objectives.
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Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
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Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.
Licenses and certifications required or able to acquire:
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ITIL Foundations v4 or ability to obtain in 6 months
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CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Systems) or ability to obtain within 30 days
Essential Personnel:
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When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
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Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds
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Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing
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Vision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents
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Dexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment
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Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
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Endurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time
Work Environment:
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Works in a clean, comfortable environment
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The work environment may occasionally include field visits to Aurora Water facilities (treatment facilities, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, etc.) and linear assets (water pipes, wastewater pipes, and stormwater pipes, valves, ponds, and manholes).
Equipment Used:
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Uses standard office equipment including personal computers.
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Uses common office software, advanced software, and on-premises and cloud databases.
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This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
