Chief Officer, Human Services

Job Posting End Date: September 21, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $173,118.40 to $212,076.80 ($83.23 to $101.96 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 09/21/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The mission of Anoka County is to serve citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. Anoka County is seeking a strategic and visionary leader to serve as its Chief Human Services Officer. This executive-level role provides leadership and direction for the county’s Human Services division, including Community Corrections, Public Health and Environmental Services, Social Services and Behavioral Health, Economic Assistance, and the Job Training Center. The Chief Human Services Officer is responsible for setting strategic priorities, guiding operational policy, overseeing resource allocation, and driving continuous improvement to ensure effective service delivery across all program areas.

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting into the County Administrator.  This position is subject to an employment agreement and is appointed by and serves at the will of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $173,118.40 to $212,076.80 ($83.23 to $101.96 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 44: $173,118.40 to $251,035.20 ($83.23 to $120.69 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  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/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 Ave, Anoka, MN 55303 and 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 Chief Human Services Officer.

• Exercises overall administrative responsibilities for the Human Services division including researching, planning, implementing and coordinating changes necessary to facilitate the enhancement of services to the public and increase operational efficiency.

• Prepare and recommend the annual budget for the division; develop and maintain adequate budget to accomplish the department’s mission and vision.

• Direct the overall planning, monitoring and evaluation of the department to ensure compliance with Board policies, legislative mandates and statutory requirements affecting the operations of the department.

• Ensure maximum quality and productivity of employees, equipment and technology to maximize department efficiency.

• Provide informational communications and recommendations to the County Administrator and County Board regarding the division.

• Prepare and recommend departmental legislative initiatives to be forwarded to the Intergovernmental Committee of the County Board and testify before Legislative Committees when appropriate.

• Direct and supervise the operations and activities of multiple departments through a team of managers and/or directors, prepare strategic plans and develop policies and procedures to accomplish the department’s mission.

• Serve as a strategic thought partner to and collaborate with division and department leaders and County and other elected officials to align the human services programs with Anoka County’s overall strategic objectives.

• Leverage participatory leadership skills to guide and mentor direct reports and provide direction to individual contributors through a team of managers and/or directors.

• Represent Anoka County’s human services division at public-facing events.

• Approve and control budgets for human services projects, programs, and initiatives.

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 Business, Human Services, Public Administration or related field

• Experience leading teams and creating positive and productive work environments 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

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 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

About Us

Our team of over 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 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! Apply today to join our team.

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