Park Services Specialist

Job Posting End Date: September 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour). The 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, pro-rated based on part-time status.

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 11:59 p.m. on 09/30/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Park’s mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Park Services Specialist who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include providing park guests with excellent customer service and information regarding public safety and protection of Parks Department properties and natural resources.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position. This part-time position is based on 24 hours per week.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $24.47 to $28.75 per hour, annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28. $24.47 to $33.03 per hour, annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays pro-rated based on part-time status.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Field Operations Building, located at 1530 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.

• This part-time position is based on 24 hours per week. The hours vary and will include nights, evening, weekend, holidays, and day shifts. The schedule may vary based on business needs and at the supervisor’s discretion.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Park Services Specialist.

• Provide Park guests with excellent customer service and information regarding public safety and protection of Parks department properties and natural resources.

• Oversee and assist park service, campground, gatehouse, and other park operations by greeting guests, providing supplies, opening and closing facilities, and replenishing funds for park facilities. 

• Assist Park operations at facilities including visitor centers, gatehouses, cross country skiing, and campground operations.

• Respond to daily operation problems and concerns. Troubleshoot, repair, and/or contact the supervisor for assistance.

• Respond to a wide variety of emergency situations such as severe weather, medical, and other incidents.

• Receive, mediate, and resolve customer complaints or concerns.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Experience working in parks environment or law enforcement.

• Supervisory experience.

• Experience writing reports.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to utilize resources provided and determine the best course of action for the situation.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor county worksites in all weather conditions, depending on the assignment.

• 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 se