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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Public Health Nurse - Disease Prevention and Control
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Some evening hours required. PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518 - $79,333/year (Salary Grade 108) FULL SALARY RANGE...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Public Health Disease Prevention and Control Program Coordinator
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $78,981 - $88,854/year (Salary Grade 109) FULL SALARY RANGE: $78,981 - $123,408/year LOCATION: Hybrid; telework and in per...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSITION TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Finance HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Hybrid: Hastings, MN/ West St. Paul, MN/ Apple Valley, MN UNION: None ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $62,963- $70,834 (Grade 107) FULL SALARY RANG...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Social Worker- Pre-petition Screener/Diversion
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open CompetitiveDEPARTMENT: 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 Northern ...
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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: 4:30pm on 6/2/2025 Who We Are Dakota County is Minnesot...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Attorney I, II, III or IV (Juvenile, Protective Services & Appellate Division)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: County Attorney HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Judicial Center, Hastings UNION: Attorney Employees' Association CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on June 2, 2025 SALARY RANGE: The position leve...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Temporary Facility (Event) Attendant
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Temporary/Seasonal DEPARTMENT: Parks HOURS: 15-20 hours per week/average. Shorter shifts Monday-Friday including mornings, mid-day and evenings. Longer shifts available on Fridays, and weekends. HIRING RANG...
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Job Type | Temporary |

Building Maintenance Engineer I / II
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-Competitive DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Various Across Dakota County UNION: None CLOSE DATE: This posting will remain open until all available positions are filled. The...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Engineering Technician/Sr Engineering Technician (Construction)
Rosemount, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Transportation HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Empire Maintenance Facility UNION: None CLOSE DATE: This posting will remain open until the available position is filled. SALARY RANGES...
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Job Type | Full Time |

Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Information Technology HOURS: Full Time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $78,981-$98,726/YEAR FULL SALARY RANGE: $78,981 - $123,408/year LOCATION: Administration Center, Hastings UNION: ...
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Job Type | Full Time |