Administrative Assistant - Public Health

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

Hiring range: $48,006 to $56,409 ($23.08 to $27.12 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 01/21/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Find your path working for a department committed to the health and safety of the community. Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services (PHES) currently has an opening for an Administrative Assistant in Disease Prevention & Control (DPC) and Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP). This position is the first point of contact for the public and plays a vital role in supporting the department by communicating directly with the public and other community partners. They also assist with preparing community reports and department materials to distribute throughout the county.  
 

Consider joining a team of professionals dedicated to providing services and support to the community! If your career ambitions resonate with our mission, we invite you to apply with Anoka County today!

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Interviews will take place the week of January 27th, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $48,006 to $56,409 ($23.08 to $27.12 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $48,006 to $64,812 ($23.08 to $31.16 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.

• 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 Administrative Assistant – Public Health.

• Works with community partners and clients professionally and effectively on the phone and in-person.

• Schedules and coordinates office meetings.

• Organize, attend, and support staff team meetings, including updating policies and procedures, and taking minutes.

• Administratively supports Disease Prevention and Control and Emergency Preparedness staff to include copying, faxing, mailing, ordering supplies, and registering for training and activities.

• Maintains inventory management system of emergency preparedness equipment and supplies, including developing procedures and training staff on use.

• Support management of the Health Alert Network and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers.

• Provides administrative support for grant reporting, planning and client/partner activities.

• Maintains website and materials for Disease Prevention and Control and Emergency Preparedness.

• Determine client eligibility for vaccine program and schedule appointments in addition to providing administrative support at vaccine clinics.

• Design, edit, and proofread PowerPoint presentations, flyers, newsletters, brochures, manuals, community reports and memos using a variety of software programs. 

• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Emergency preparedness is a core public health responsibility.  Responding to Public Health emergencies, which may occur outside of normal business hours, is a requirement of this position in order to protect the health and well-being of our residents.  

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Two