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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Social Worker - Family Assessment, Child Protection
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full-Time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518 - $79,333/annually (108 salary grade) FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518 - $110,185/annually LOCATION: Hybrid; telework ...
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West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: On-call flex staff; Position requires working occasional evenings and weekends PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $33.77 - $37.99 per hour (Salary Grade 108) LOCATION:...
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West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: External Posting DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $44,816 - $56,020 FULL SALARY RANGE: $44,816 - $70,025 (104) LOCATION: Government Center Complex, Hastings UNION: ...
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Intermittent Nutrition Specialist
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: On-call flex hours (non benefit earning) PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $26.92 - $30.28/hour FULL SALARY RANGE: $26.92 - $42.06 (106 Grade Level) LOCATION: Apple V...
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Eagan, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Library HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $124,278 - $155,347 FULL SALARY RANGE: $124,278 - $194,184 (Grade 113) LOCATION: Wescott Library, Eagan UNION: None CLOSE DATE: ...
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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: 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025 FULL SALARY RANGE: *** Build...
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Library Senior Office Specialist
Eagan, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Library HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $44,816 - $56,020/year DOQ FULL SALARY RANGE: $44,816 - $70,025/year (104 grade) LOCATION: Wescott Library, Eagan UNION: AFSCME ...
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Administrative Service Assistant
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open, competitive DEPARTMENT: County Administration HOURS: Full-time, M-F HIRING RANGE: $50,194- $56,468 /year (grade 105) SALARY RANGE: $50,194- $78,428 /year LOCATION: Hastings Administration Center UNION...
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Program Service Assistant, Sr - Sheriff's Office
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open, competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office HOURS: Hours ranging Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm FULL SALARY RANGE: $50,194-$78,428(105 Grade) PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $56,468- $78,428 LOCATION: Law Enfor...
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West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Employment & Economic Assistance HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $56,217 - $63,244 /year FULL SALARY RANGE: $56,217 - $87,839/year (106 salary grade) LOCATION: West St....
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