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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Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Operations Management - Parks HOURS: Full-time, temporary up to 6 months HIRING RANGE: $19.00 - 20.75/hour depending on qualifications LOCATION: Will vary based on project, site...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Transportation HOURS: Full-time FULL SALARY RANGE: $88,458 - 138,216 (110 Grade Level) LOCATION: Western Service Center, Apple Valley, MN UNION: None CLOSE DATE: This posting wi...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office HOURS: Full-time PREFFERRED HIRING RANGE: $63,244- $70,271 FULL RANGE: $56,217- $87,839 (106 Grade) LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, Hastings UNION: Teamsters ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Transportation Maintenance Supervisor
Rosemount, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Transportation HOURS: Full-time SALARY GRADE: $70,518 - 110,185 (108 grade) LOCATION: Empire Transportation Maintenance Facility UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jul...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
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 |
Traffic Engineering Specialist, Principal
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Transportation HOURS: Full-time FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518 - $110,185/year (108 grade level) LOCATION: Western Service Center, Apple Valley UNION: None CLOSE DATE: This posting ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office HOURS: Full-time SALARY RANGE: $70,518-$110,185/year (Grade Level 108) LOCATION: Hastings Law Enforcement Center UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 7/28/2025 ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Social Worker - Embedded Stabilization
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full-time The position is currently grant funded with potential of a non-grant funded position within Social Services after the grant funded position ends...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Finance HOURS: Full-Time HIRING RANGE: $70,518-$88,148 FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518-$110,185 (108 Grade) LOCATION: Hybrid: Apple Valley, MN/ Hastings, MN UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Human Resources- Compensation and Classification Manager
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Human Resources HOURS: Full-time, M-F SALARY RANGE: $88,458- $138,216/year LOCATION: Hastings ADC UNION: None CLOSE DATE: continuous with first review of applications on 6/3/202...
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| Job Type | Full Time |