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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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 |
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Employment and Economic Assistance HOURS: Full Time HIRING RANGE: $65,638 - $82,048/year FULL SALARY RANGE: $65,638 - $102,560/year (Grade 107) LOCATION: Northern Service Center...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Experienced Financial Assistance Specialist II (FAS II)
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Employment & Economic Assistance HOURS: Full-Time (40 hours per week). PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $58,606 - $73,257 annually FULL SALARY RANGE: $58,606 - $91,571 annually (Grade 10...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Soil & Water Resource Conservationist (Ecological - Non-Dakota County Recruitment)
Farmington, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive Recruitment posted on behalf of the Soil & Water Conservation District Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) HOURS: Full Time, 40 hours/week...
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| Job Type | Full Time |