Job Posting End Date: May 27, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $21.72 to $25.52 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! 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 05/27/2025 in order to be considered. Position Description Supporting the community and providing services to Anoka County residents is just the beginning for the Community Social Services and Behavioral Health Department at Anoka County. Commitment to quality, person-driven and individualized services is our passion. The Anoka County Community Social Services Department is recruiting for an Associate Administrative Assistant to provide essential support to the Child Protection unit. In this role, you will be one of three administrative assistants responsible for: managing electronic case records; gathering information for data requests and court discovery; processing incoming documents from service providers; and preparing client correspondence on behalf of case managers. This position demands a highly organized individual capable of effectively managing multiple priorities, including both urgent requests and ongoing projects. Additionally, you will share responsibility for answering and directing incoming calls from the community, providing referrals to appropriate social workers or service areas, and offering basic community resource information. We are looking for a collaborative, proactive individual with a strong sense of responsibility and a dedication to maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive client information. This full-time, non-exempt, benefit-eligible position is located at the Anoka County Government Center and may be eligible for hybrid work. Interviews will take place the week of June 2nd, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process Pay & Benefits Starting Salary: $21.72 to $25.52 per hour 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 26: $45,177 to $60,964 ($21.72 to $29.31 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 the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303. 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 Associate Administrative Assistant. Provide clerical and secretarial support for the department and troubleshoot basic issues related to department administration. Deliver remarkable customer service while answering phones, providing front desk support, assisting walk-in guests, and reserving facilities. Coordinate routine office management and operations, including purchasing and financial activities. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a high school diploma. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Two years or more of full-time (2,080 annual hours) job-related experience in office support or customer service working in a call center or in a reception environment. Effectively, positively, and professionally communicate and interact with the public. Computer skills, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Maintain confidentiality and comply with federal, state, and county rules and regulations. 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. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Alternating between sitting, standing, and walking daily. Occasional 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. 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 background check. 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 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 the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjYwMzUyLjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
