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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Juvenile Community Based Assistant Probation Officer
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections UNION: AFSCME 450 HOURS: Full-time; requires flexibility to work some evenings PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $58,606 - $65,932 /year (Salary grade 106) FULL SALA...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Real Estate Office HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $65,638 - $82,048/year FULL SALARY RANGE: $65,638 - $102,560/year (107 grade) LOCATION: Western Service Center, Apple...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Building Maintenance Engineer I / II
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-Competitive DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Northern Services Center, West St Paul UNION: None CLOSE DATE: Posting will remain open until the available position is filled. ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Engineering Intern - Water Resources
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive Internship or Summer Employment Opportunity DEPARTMENT: Environmental Resources HOURS: Temporary, full-time HIRING RANGE: $19.00 - $22.00/dependent on education and skills LOCATION: Western...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Human Resources Investigations and Employee Relations Specialist
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Human Resources HOURS: Full-time, Monday-Friday HIRING RANGE: $73,515- $82,705 /year (Grade Level 108) SALARY RANGE: $73,515- $114,868 /year LOCATION: Hastings ADC UNION: None C...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Community Living Specialist (SW)- Case Manager/Certified Assessor
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $73,515 - $82,705/annually (108 Salary Grade) FULL SALARY RANGE: $73,515 - $114,868/annually LOCATION: Hybrid; telework ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Program Associate (Medical Assistance)
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Employment & Economic Assistance (E&EA), Medical Assistance HOURS: Full-time SALARY RANGE: $52,326 - $81.760/year (Salary Grade 105) PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $52,326 - $58,867 pe...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Eagan, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Library HOURS: Full-time SALARY RANGE: $115,678 - $180,748/year (112 grade level) LOCATION: Wescott Library, Eagan UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026 ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Attorney I / II / III / IV (Criminal)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: County Attorney HOURS: Full-time LOCATION: Hastings UNION: Attorney Employee's Association CLOSE DATE: Monday, January 26, 2026, at 4:30 pm SALARY RANGE: The position level at w...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Program Service Assistant Senior (Attorney - Internal Only)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: This posting is ONLY open for Dakota County Government employees DEPARTMENT: County Attorney HOURS: Full-time SALARY GRADE: 105 Grade LOCATION: Judicial Center, Hastings UNION: None SUPERVISOR: Lisa Herman ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |