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 contribu