Manager, Public Health Programs - Health Promotion and Planning (Hybrid)
Apply NowCompany: Anoka County, MN
Location: Anoka, MN 55303
Description:
Job Posting End Date: April 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $98,176 to $117,790 annually ($47.20 to $56.63 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.
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 04/28/2025 to be considered.
Position Description
The Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) department has an immediate opening for a Public Health Program Manager in the Health Promotion and Planning service area. This position is responsible for the oversite of policy development, the Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Program (SHIP), Health Education Program, along with Cannabis and Opioid prevention work. This position will be responsible for the oversite of the departments committees which includes Quality Improvement and Performance Management, Workforce Development, Health and Environmental Equity and Workplace Wellness. This position will increase the departments leadership capacity which is necessary to ensure the department meets foundational capabilities and is able to effectively serve our communities.
In PHES, commitment to the community shines. Every day our Health Promotion and Planning team works with community partners to create conditions for people to live healthy lives. If you are interested in improving health through partnership development, community visioning, and supporting innovative programs, we invite you to 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, your roles and responsibilities include: participating in Public Health Emergency Preparedness training and exercises, responding to notifications and activation drills during business hours and periodically outside of business hours, and responding to Public Health emergencies and department responsibilities at the time of need (during business hours, outside of business hours, on weekends and holidays) in order to protect the health and well-being of our residents.
This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 5th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Work Location
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Manager, Public Health Programs.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
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
Hiring range: $98,176 to $117,790 annually ($47.20 to $56.63 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.
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 04/28/2025 to be considered.
Position Description
The Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) department has an immediate opening for a Public Health Program Manager in the Health Promotion and Planning service area. This position is responsible for the oversite of policy development, the Community Health Needs Assessment, Community Health Improvement Plan, Statewide Health Improvement Partnership Program (SHIP), Health Education Program, along with Cannabis and Opioid prevention work. This position will be responsible for the oversite of the departments committees which includes Quality Improvement and Performance Management, Workforce Development, Health and Environmental Equity and Workplace Wellness. This position will increase the departments leadership capacity which is necessary to ensure the department meets foundational capabilities and is able to effectively serve our communities.
In PHES, commitment to the community shines. Every day our Health Promotion and Planning team works with community partners to create conditions for people to live healthy lives. If you are interested in improving health through partnership development, community visioning, and supporting innovative programs, we invite you to 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, your roles and responsibilities include: participating in Public Health Emergency Preparedness training and exercises, responding to notifications and activation drills during business hours and periodically outside of business hours, and responding to Public Health emergencies and department responsibilities at the time of need (during business hours, outside of business hours, on weekends and holidays) in order to protect the health and well-being of our residents.
This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 5th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
- Salary: $98,176 to $117,790 annually ($47.20 to $56.63 per hour).
- 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38: $98,176 to $137,384 annually ($47.20 to $66.05 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 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 Manager, Public Health Programs.
- Manage a team of employees and provide direction for county-wide human services programs.
- Oversee program planning, development, and implementation.
- Promote the programs and activities of assigned service areas.
- Research, analyze, and manage the development, implementation, and management of human services programs.
- Evaluate budgets, and program activities to ensure compliance and effective operations.
- Assist in preparing budgets and program plans. Locate and secure funding for assigned programs.
- Develop databases for statistical reporting and trend analysis.
- Prepare, present and represent Anoka County human services programs on various committees.
- Establish and maintain relationships with employees, leaders, and community groups.
- Develop and facilitate training to ensure that clients receive effective and appropriate services.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 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.
- Successfully pass a driver's license background check.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Master's Degree in Public Health, Business, Human Services, Public Administration, or related field.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
- Standard office environment.
- 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