Associate Space Planner

The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management & Construction department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained environment at the highest standard of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County. The department has an immediate opening for an Associate Space Planner, that will play a key part in implementing, coordinating, and verifying strategic space planning initiatives across county facilities. You’ll maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records, including blueprints, as‑builts, and other essential documentation.

Working collaboratively with project and operations managers throughout the county, the Associate Space Planner supports capital maintenance, construction, and commissioning efforts. This position offers strong exposure to a wide range of projects and provides opportunities for professional development and advancement within the Facilities department.

In this role, you may handle essential project management functions for small to mid‑sized construction initiatives, coordinating with internal stakeholders, external vendors, contractors, and inspection officials to keep projects moving smoothly. You may also support furniture and furnishing projects and help manage related furniture inventory.
 

This is a great opportunity for someone eager to build their skills, take on increasing responsibility, and grow into more advanced planning or project management roles within the organization.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of October 11th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303, and may involve periodic travel to various Anoka County facilities as business needs require.  

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• This position may be eligible for hybrid work after the successful completion of a probationary period.

• Requires a bachelor's degree.

• Knowledge of design and construction standards and techniques.

• Familiarity with State and local Building, Safety, and Fire codes and regulations, including Americans with Disabilities (ADA) guidelines.

• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.

• Experience with basic budgets and cost control.

• Experience in basic design and construction contract management.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Space Planning, Interior Design, AutoCAD Drafting, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, or a closely related field.

• Technical drafting skills with strong MEP understanding.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions 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.

• 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.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.

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.

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