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!
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 pm on 03/25/2026 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The Emergency Management Specialist provides assistance in Anoka County-wide efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all hazard’s emergencies, events, disasters. The Emergency Management Specialist works under direct supervision and possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter, handles basic issues and problems associated with emergency management, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
This temporary, on-call, non-exempt position is located at the various Anoka County facilities and field locations. Interviews will take place the week of April 6th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay and Benefits
- Hiring range: $24.47 to $28.75 per hour.
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Learn more about our benefits package by going to our website https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits
Work Location
- This position will work at Anoka County Building E located at 3203 St. Francis Blvd NW, Anoka, MN 55303.
- Work hours are intermittent paid-on call based on the needs of the Emergency Management Department’s day-to-day and will vary in response to county emergencies.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all-inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of the primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Emergency Management Specialist.
- Support Anoka County with emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
- Assist with the procurement and maintenance of equipment and technology in support of operations.
- Participate in planning, coordination, and management functions designed to improve the emergency management program.
- Assist in the execution of various projects supporting emergency management training efforts.
- Partner with public safety organizations at various community events.
- Demonstrate strong cognitive abilities, including problem solving, task prioritization, comprehension of written materials, and adherence to verbal instructions.
- Assist with other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
- Possess or ability to obtain within twenty-four months of hire a Certified Emergency Manager Certification.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Degree in Emergency Management, Public Safety or related field.
- Experience in emergency management or public safety.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
- Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites both indoor and outdoor in varied weather conditions, may include emergency or disaster response sites in uncontrolled environments depending on assignment
- Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on 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 see colors, shades and brightness
- Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
- Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
- Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, ability to follow verbal instructions, and general mathematical skills
- Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing
- Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
- Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
- Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to public safety equipment depending on assignment
- Public safety equipment may include but is not limited to radios, cameras, GPS devices, radiological testing equipment such as portal monitors and Geiger counters depending on assignment, and personal protective equipment
- Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
- Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions
- Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
- 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, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a 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
