Senior Loss Control Specialist

Hiring range: $64,480 to $77,355 ($31.00 to $37.19 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 02/18/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Compliance and Risk Management Department’s mission is preserving assets with governance, integrity, and care. The department has an immediate opening for a Senior Loss Control Specialist. The Senior Loss Control Specialist develops policies and procedures for comprehensive risk management program that seeks to reduce or eliminate the possibility that a loss will occur and/or reduce or eliminate the severity of those that do occur. 

This position is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing Anoka County's Risk Management program to include the Safety and Health of employees and patrons, property, auto and liability risks.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of 02/23/2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $64,480 to $77,355 ($31.00 to $37.19 per hour).
• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480 to $90,230 ($31.00 to $43.38 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 Avenue, 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 Senior Loss Control Specialist:

• Implement and monitor risk management programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements.
• Recognize, assess, and control hazards, and works with department leaders and employees to minimize occupational health and safety risks.
• Evaluate procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions to reduce or eliminate the risk.
• Ensure Anoka County complies with all current regulations, such as OSHA, EPA, ADA, etc. and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures.
• Conduct training programs for various regulations and OSHA requirements.
• Collect data and reports on all safety and accident events.
• Oversee Anoka County safety committees.
• Identify and recommend contract insurance requirements to protect the interest of the County.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 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
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Industrial Safety, Insurance, Risk Management or related field
• Ability to analyze, develop and interpret rules, regulations, policies and practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment and occasionally working in the field
• 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 ambulatory, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work. May require working in uneven terrain or different weather conditions.  
• Occasional lifting of 10-30 lbs. 
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, air monitoring equipment, sound meters, respirator fit testing equipment, 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.

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, 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: 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