Supervisor, Health Promotion and Planning

Job Posting End Date: July 25, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $80,516 to $96,616 annually ($38.71 to $46.45 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 07/25/2024 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) has an immediate opening for a Public Health Program Supervisor in Health Promotion and Planning. This role oversees the Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, SHIP, and Health Education Programs. This position will enhance our department's leadership capacity, ensuring we meet foundational capabilities and effectively serve our communities.

At PHES, our commitment to the community shines. Our Health Promotion and Planning team collaborates with partners to create conditions for healthy living. If you are passionate about improving health through partnership development, community visioning, and supporting innovative programs, Find Your Path with Anoka County Apply today to join our team.

Emergency Preparedness is a core public health responsibility. As a Human Services employee, you will participate in emergency preparedness training and exercises, respond to notifications and activation drills during and outside business hours, and respond to public health emergencies as needed to protect our residents' health and well-being.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of August 5th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $80,516 to $96,616 annually ($38.71 to $46.45 per hour).
• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $80,516 to $112,715 annually ($38.71 to $54.19 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
• 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 Ave, 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 Supervisor, Health Promotion and Planning.

• Design a department-wide system for information collection and analysis, including SOPs and QA measures, and prepare data for reporting to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Oversee policy review and analysis of all programs and activities.
• Monitor and analyze new, existing, and proposed legislation at both the federal and state levels.
• Ensure ongoing research and identification of issues and make recommendations.
• Review and approve communications that effectively convey the county's message and accurately inform the community of policy changes and potential impacts.
• Lead outreach efforts through constant contact strategies such as printed fliers/posters, newsletters, social media posts, website content management, and email/text blasts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community leaders and groups.
• Provide direct support for department policy analysis and research, troubleshoot moderately complex issues, and triage issues to appropriate subject matter expert for resolution as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
• Three years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in human services, public health, or a closely related field, and that includes leadership responsibilities.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master's degree or higher in human services, public health, or a closely related field.
• Four years or more (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience human services, public health, or a closely related field, and that includes leadership responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed
• 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
• 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 CountyHear 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.

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Anoka County is committed to the principles of 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, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, 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 which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.

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