Job Posting End Date: May 7, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $50,897 to $59,800 ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 05/07/2025 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Job Training Center is dedicated to fostering the success of both individuals and employers through comprehensive workforce development services. Our mission is to empower the community by providing essential resources and support to enhance career opportunities and economic growth. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide centralized control and management for the department's administrative and clerical needs. Including general office management, record keeping, purchasing and financial activities, clerical and administrative support, and coordination on special projects. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of May 12, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Salary: $50,897 to $59,800 ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour). 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $50,897 to $68,702 ($24.47 to $33.03 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 at www.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 Blaine Human Services Center, located at 1201 89th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434. 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 Administrative Assistant: Provide clerical and administrative support for the department. Envision project layout and design concepts to develop innovative, creative ideas to construct or reconstruct various documents including but not limited to forms, reports, flyers, presentations and program guidebooks for the department. Provide back-up support in the career lab assisting customers on the computer and with job search. Deliver remarkable customer service answering phones, assisting walk-in guests, and reserving facilities. Perform office administration and operations activities such as maintain electronic files, upload documents to department website and internal shared database (i.e. SharePoint). Prepare and log regularly recurring data for department reports and documents. Receive, store, maintain and order office supplies inventory. Track orders and investigate problems. Ability to work collaboratively with representatives of partner agencies and professionally represent the Job Training Center. Act as a liaison and point of contact for employees, the department, and/or the public. Translate concerns and requests for information into clear and accurate responses and elevate concerns as needed. Compile and coordinate materials for meetings for multiple leadership levels of the organization. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a high school diplomaand at least 2 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 experience Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate workflows General understanding of general office procedures Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions while meeting critical deadlines 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 here. 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 or To view the full job description please use t Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjY4MzMwLjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
