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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Social Worker - Jail Treatment Program (LADC)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full Time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518 - $79,333/year (108 Salary grade) FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518 - $110,185/year LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in-p...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Facilities Engineering Intern (Facilities Management)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive - Internship or Summer Employment Opportunity DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Temporary, full-time HIRING RANGE: $17.00 - 18.00/dependent on education & skills LOCATION: Government...
18h
| Job Type | Intern |
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $50,194 - 62,742/year FULL SALARY RANGE: $50,194 - 78,428/year LOCATION: Varies throughout the County UNION: None ...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Manager & Senior Project Manager (Transportation)
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description Posting Type: Open-competitive Department: Transportation Hours: Full-time Location: Western Service Center, Apple Valley Union: None Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until the ideal candidate is identi...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Intermittent Correctional Deputy- Sheriff's Office
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office HOURS: Intermittent HOURLY RATE: $26.92 LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, Hastings UNION: non-union CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on 3/21/2025 The Part-time Intermittent C...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Environmental Resources Internship - Environmental Initiatives
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources- Environmental Initiatives HOURS: Full-Time Temporary HIRING RANGE: $18.00 - 20.00/hourly depending on qualifications LOCATION: Western Service Center, A...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Assistant Probation Officer - JSC Facility
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections HOURS: Full-time HIRING RANGE: $56,217- $63,244 /annually FULL SALARY RANGE: $56,217- $87,839 Annually (106 Salary Grade) LOCATION: Juvenile Services Cente...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Control Room Operator (Sheriff's Office)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff HOURS: Full-time HIRING RANGE: $50,194- $62,742/year (grade105) SALARY RANGE: $50,194- $78,428/year LOCATION: Hastings, LEC UNION: T320JL CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 3/21/2...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Library Senior Information Assistant (part-time)
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Library HOURS: Part-time, hours vary HIRING RANGE: $19.16 - $23.95/hour FULL SALARY RANGE: $19.16 - $29.94/hour (Grade 103) LOCATION: Varies throughout Dakota County UNION: AFSC...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Finance HOURS: Full-Time HIRING RANGE: $70,518-$79,333 FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518-$110,185 (108 GRADE) LOCATION: Hybrid: West St. Paul, MN / Hastings UNION: AFSCME 306 CLOSE DAT...
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| Job Type | Full Time |