Position Description

Anoka County proudly serves its 369,000 residents, businesses, and community partners. Our Administration Department serves as the central management office of county government. The County Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Anoka County Government. They are responsible for the coordination and direction of all County divisions, departments, and units. They direct the functions of the government, develop plans, make decisions, and assure all orders, resolutions and regulations of the County Board are executed. They advise on the overall vision and direction for Anoka County's largest, most expensive, and politically sensitive projects.

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position. Interviews will take place during the month of June, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $225,00 to $275,000 ($108.18 to $132.22 per hour).

• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 46. $200,012 to $300,019 ($96.16 to $144.24 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more atwww.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Administrator:

• Direct the development and implementation of County projects and initiatives ensuring activities are within guidelines, budget, and expectations. Authorize local and state communications, legislature, contracts, presentations, press releases and conferences.

• Lead independently taking considerable authoritative action and appropriate involvement in the solutions to problems and opportunities which are most significant and important to County operations.

• Develop and maintain a relationship with and serve as an extension of the County Board serving in the best interest of the county.

• Assist the County Board in establishing goals, budgets, policies, and procedures for the County and provide the Board with appropriate data and information concerning current or future county program activities. Research complex policy issues, recommend strategies, and move initiatives forward for County Board consideration.

• Bring maximum attention to the Anoka County budget protecting revenue streams, mitigating costs, expanding services, and promoting efficiency.

• Provide oversight to the Department Directors providing policy recommendations and programs and in clarifying and delegating County Board directives and policies.

• Direct and coordinate the management of County finances including the preparation and presentation of a proposed annual budget and a Capital Improvement Plan, including detailed estimates of revenue and expenditures.

• Evaluate the level of service provided by County Departments and recommend changes in policy and procedure.

• Appoint, manage, direct, evaluate and discipline appointive division managers, department heads and administrative office staff.

• Represent the County with individuals, organizations, local, state, and federal government, and the media. Communicate with state legislators and officials, metropolitan council, municipalities, school districts, chambers of commerce, and special interest community groups.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of job-related experience

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

• Comprehensive knowledge of current and effective public management techniques

• Experience with budget and financial analysis

• Comprehensive knowledge of scope and responsibility of county government

• Extensive knowledge of laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations affecting county government

• Extensive experience in planning, directing, and coordinating major projects and activities

• Ability to prepare and present sensitive information, reports and testimony to a board, state legislature, or state agency

• Previous experience establishing and implementing organizational vision at a leadership level within the public sector serving a community with a population of 200,000

• Previous experience driving change and managing senior leaders within a mid-size organization consisting of an employee population of 1,000

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call Cristin in the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4303 and reference the County Administrator job requisition. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit:

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