Dakota County
A Premier place in which to Live and Work
The work County government does is unique. There are many meaningful careers that make a real difference in the lives of the citizens of Dakota County. We do everything from protecting children to protecting the environment. We pave and plow roads, provide spectacular parks, and manage premier libraries. We prosecute criminals, run a jail and monitor thousands of offenders on probation or parole. But there’s more. We keep property and vital records, issue a variety of licenses and permits, and run elections. We protect the health of communities, take care of the vulnerable and work to eliminate poverty.
Dakota County employs nearly 1800 individuals whose talent and contributions makes Dakota County a premier place to live and work. We consists of four divisions, 27 departments that work in 20 locations across the County including three primary service centers, nine public libraries, a transportation maintenance facility, and other smaller facilities.
Our County’s effectiveness is directly linked to the contributions made by our employees and makes our County strong. We believe in providing our employees opportunities for personal growth and success and we offer a comprehensive benefit package (including free parking) that few organizations can beat.
For more information or to find out about our exciting career opportunities check out our video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4A06010Rq8
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| Jobs: 1 - 10 of 16 |
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: External DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Full-time (M-F, some weekends) and Part-time (requires weekends) PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $17.50 - 21.00/dependent on experience and skills LOCATION: Various...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Juvenile Services Center On-Call APO
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open, competitive DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections HOURS: Part time, On-Call Position FULL SALARY RANGE: $58,606-$91,571 /year PREFERRED SALARY RANGE: $58,606- $65,932 /year LOCATION: Juvenile Service Cent...
7h
| Job Type | Part Time |
Engineering Technician (Construction)
Rosemount, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Transportation HOURS: Full-time SALARY RANGE: $52,326 - $81,760/year (105 Grade Level) LOCATION: Empire Maintenance Facility UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Thursday, May 21,...
7h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open, Competitive DEPARTMENT: Elections HOURS: Full-time, 6-month temp SALARY RANGE: $24/hr. LOCATION: Hastings, Apple Valley, West St Paul UNION: None CLOSE DATE: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm The Dakot...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Temporary Senior Program Associate - Front Desk
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: This position is full-time and temporary for a period of up to 6 months (non-benefit eligible) HIRING RANGE: $25.06 - $28.19/hour (105 Grade Level) LOCATION...
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| Job Type | Temporary |
Election Judge Operation Specialist
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open, Competitive DEPARTMENT: Elections HOURS: Full-time, 6-month temp SALARY RANGE: $22/hr. LOCATION: Hastings, Apple Valley, West St Paul UNION: None CLOSE DATE: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm The Dakot...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
General Duty Deputy (Sheriff's Office)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff HOURS: Full-time; various shifts PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515- $91,894/year FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515- $114,868/year *Potential for an additional $7.00/hr or $14,616...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Election Judge / Ballot Board Members
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open - Competitive DEPARTMENT: Elections HOURS: Full-time, 6-month temp SALARY RANGE: $22.00 / hourly LOCATION: Hastings UNION: None CLOSE DATE: Friday, May 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm Election Judge Ballot Board ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Social Worker-Children's Mental Health Ongoing
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open CompetitiveDEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515 - $91,894/year (Salary Grade 108) FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515 - $114,868/year LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in pe...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff HOURS: Full-time FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515- $114,868 PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515- $91,894 LOCATION: Hastings, LEC UNION: MNPEA CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 5/15/2026 Da...
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| Job Type | Full Time |