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: Sheriff's Office HOURS: Daytime- Part-Time- 20 hours per week. SALARY RANGE: $25.06- $39.16 /hr (Grade 105) LOCATION: Hastings Law Enforcement Center (LEC) UNION: None CLOSE DAT...
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| Job Type | Part Time |
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Finance HOURS: Full-time SALARY RANGE: $92,218-$144,090 /year (Grade Level 110) LOCATION: Hybrid - Hastings, MN and/or Apple Valley, MN UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Nove...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Full-time FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515 - $114,868/year LOCATION: Judicial Center, Hastings UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Temp Bilingual Spanish Outreach Assistant
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive posting opportunity DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Spaces HOURS: Temporary; 10-20 hours per week HIRING RANGE: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour FLSA Status: non-exempt LOCATION: Western Service Center,...
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| Job Type | Part 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: 4:30 pm on Thursday, November 5, 2026 Full Salary Range: The posit...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Manager & Senior Project Manager (Trans-Internal Only)
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description Posting Type: This posting is ONLY open for Dakota County Government employees. Department: Transportation Hours: Full-time Location: Western Service Center, Apple Valley Union: None Salary Range: 108 or 109 Posting Clos...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Program Operations Manager- Employment & Economic Assistance
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Employment & Economic Assistance HOURS: Full-time HIRING RANGE: $103,284-129,105 (111 Salary Grade) FULL SALARY RANGE: $103,284-161,381 year LOCATION: West St. Paul (NSC) UNION:...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Legal Administrative Assistant
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: County Attorney HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $52,326 - $65,408/year FULL SALARY RANGE: $52,326 - $81,760/year (Grade 105) LOCATION: Judicial Center, Hastings or Nort...
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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: $65,932- $73,257 FULL RANGE: $58,606- $91,571 (106 Grade) LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, Hastings UNION: Teamsters ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Public Service Associate - Service & License Center
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Service and License Center HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $46,720- $58,400 (Grade 104) SALARY RANGE: $46,720- $73,000 LOCATION: Burnsville License Center UNION: Non-Un...
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| Job Type | Full Time |