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
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $101,268.00 – $126,585.00/annually
The deadline to submit applications is June 20, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT
Performs technical, analytical, and statistical work to implement utility rate structures and fees with minimal supervision for the city Water and Wastewater utilities. Includes preparation of rate studies, forecasts and technical costs-of-service studies and long-range revenue and expenditure forecasts.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Independently develops processes, procedures, and tools for rate setting.
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Researches and prepares cost of service studies for fee setting.
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Analyze and calculate rates and rate adjustments for the city Water and Wastewater utility.
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Prepares rate case studies and analysis for rate increases.
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Updates and designs rate scenarios for Water and Wastewater
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Compile financial and rate information and data, analyzing trends and determining rate impacts.
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Provides training and assigns tasks to other business services staff in the area of rate analysis and information gathering.
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Projects long-range revenue and expense requirements and forecasts.
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Performs additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, engineering, economics or other directly related field.
Experience:
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At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in utility rate setting.
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An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
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A Certified Public Accountant License is desirable.
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This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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None
Knowledge:
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Expert level knowledge of Excel, including experience with macros, proficient in financial modeling as it relates to rates, fee setting and long-term financial forecasts, analyzing trends and determining rate impacts.
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Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of accounting particularly in a government enterprise or other utility.
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Knowledge of other common office software products.
Abilities:
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, citizens, and elected officials.
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handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
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communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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establish and fulfill goals and objectives.
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prepare and deliver presentations summarizing analyses.
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Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate successfully with others.
Skills:
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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personal computer skills including spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
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 ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds.
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occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; vision for reading, interpreting, and preparing reports and data analysis; hand/eye coordination for operation of computer.
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speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens.
Work Environment:
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Works in a clean, comfortable environment.
Equipment Used:
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Personal computer and standard office equipment.
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
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.
