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 Information Governance Specialist who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include assisting in the development of agency retention schedules, analysis of program information governance maturity, development of agency data inventories, evaluation of archival records and information, responding to complex and varied queries relating to compliance and information governance, and assisting in the development of information taxonomies and information architecture.
This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of January 12th, 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)
2025 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 Building 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 Information Governance Specialist:
Manage department requests for information regarding document retrieval, records and information management, retention, and compliance.
Work with leadership to ensure documented information is maintained and preserved in compliance with county, state, and federal regulations.
Assist in the development of information taxonomies that are compliant with regulatory requirements, Anoka County requirements, and industry standards.
Maintain a comprehensive filing system and computer database for all document types, aligning to information governance maturity analysis guidelines.
Organize and maintain documents, adhering to the county’s document lifecycle procedures.
Assist the project team in all matters relative to project documents and the control and distribution of information.
Adhere to information retention policies, safeguard information and retrieve data more effectively.
Assist in the development of retention schedules and data inventory.
Assist with file migrations and conduct audits.
Perform administrative duties in support of the documentation needs of Anoka County.
Train employees on information management procedures and policies, which include documentation, retention, retrieval, destruction and disaster recovery.
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 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
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Degree in Information Governance, Legal, Business, Library Science or related field
Information Governance, Records & Information Management, Risk Management, or related accredited certification
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of core Information Governance principles
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to apply effective analytical methods to existing and new applications
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
Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills
Assignments may require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing to assist county employees
Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work, and occasionally pushing carts to transport equipment
Regular lifting of 20-50 lbs. while moving materials.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to IT maintenance equipment depending on assignment
IT maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to hand and power tools, electrical and electronic installation and testing tools/instruments, and personal protective 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