Community Development Specialist

Job Posting End Date: February 18, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

The Community Development Specialist provides daily oversight of community programs as assigned. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other governmental agencies and county employees.

Hiring range: $54,017.60 to $63,460.80 ($25.97 to $30.51 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.

Position Description

The Community Development Specialist performs work under general supervision. The Community Development Specialist possesses a solid working knowledge of subject matter, handles moderately complex issues and problems associated with community programs, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. 

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefit-eligible, hybrid position. Interviews will take place as candidates are selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $54,017.60 to $63,460.80 ($25.97 to $30.51 per hour).

• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30. $54,017.60 to $72,904.00 ($25.97 to $35.05 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 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.  

• 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 Community Development Specialist.

• Administer public programs that support community development initiatives.

• Oversee the operational details of a program and the execution of program goals.

• Prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Responsible for lending activities for each program.

• Establish and maintain relationships with groups and organizations in the community to identify lending opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations as well as Anoka County policy and procedures.

• Assess eligibility for participation in community programs. Review and process applications.

• Record and report all audit documentation.

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

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Housing, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Studies or related field.

• Knowledge of affordable housing and community development programs and processes.

• Knowledge of public financing methods related to grants and loans.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.

• 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.

• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. 

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• 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.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the 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: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO

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