Lead Emergency Preparedness Specialist (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: May 8, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Typical starting salary $74,214 to $89,065.60 annually ($35.68 to $42.82 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 05/08/2025 in order to be considered.

• Salary: $74,214 to $89,065.60 annually ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 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

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• 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.

• This position will work at 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.
• This position will work in the community as needed, including client homes and transporting clients.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Coordinate, plan, and implement department, county, community, and regional response to a Public Health emergency. Provides recommendations to department leadership to execute emergency response initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with a diverse community of entities including schools, business groups, hospitals, clinics and health care providers, public utilities, first responders, fire service, law enforcement, and other public health agencies.
• Attend and present at internal and external partner meetings including (but not limited to) EMS Council, Emergency Management, Fire Protection Council, Allina Emergency Management, and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinators.
• Organize complex integrated department and community-wide assessment and planning activities associated with preparedness and response capacity to Public Health emergencies.
• Develop and oversee implementation of an integrated county-wide Public Health emergency plan.
• Research, develop, and manage grant applications and guidelines for emergency preparedness.
• Represent the department in Public Health Emergency assessment and planning at local, regional, and state levels.
• Instruct team on the accuracy and maintenance of pertinent data and performing analysis to identify trends and community needs.
• Respond 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.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction and managing timeline of weekly activities depending on assignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, public health, environmental health, natural science, or a closely related field.
• Six years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in public health, emergency preparedness, or a closely related field.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Environmental Health, Natural Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, projects, or initiatives.
• Completion of ICS (Incident Command System) training and/or relevant experience in emergency preparedness and response.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, 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, 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.