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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Community Corrections Administrative Operations Manager
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections HOURS: Full-time HIRING RANGE: $99,074- $154,803 (Grade 111) LOCATION: Hastings, MN UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 5/12/2025 The Administrative Opera...
17h
Job Type | Full Time |

West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Finance HOURS: Full-Time HIRING RANGE: $70,518-$79,333 FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518-$110,185 (108 GRADE) LOCATION: Hybrid: West St. Paul, MN / Hastings UNION: AFSCME 306 CLOSE DAT...
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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...
2d
Job Type | Temporary |

Eagan, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Parks and Open Spaces HOURS: Various PAY RANGE: $15.00 - 18.00/hour dependent on qualifications LOCATION: Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Eagan UNION: None CLOSE DATE: This postin...
2d
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...
3d
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...
3d
Job Type | Full Time |

Public Safety Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher) (Non-Dakota County Recruitment)
Rosemount, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Dakota 911 LOCATION: Dakota 911 Building, Rosemount HIRING HOURLY WAGE: $30.67 HIRING ANNAUL SALARY: $63,793 CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm @ 4/30/25 per department request This is a non-D...
3d
Job Type | Full Time |

Social Worker - Housing Stability (Part-time) REPOST
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours per week PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $33.77 - $37.99/hour (Salary Grade 108) FULL SALARY RANGE: $33.77 - $52.77/hour LOCATION: Hybrid; mix...
3d
Job Type | Part Time |

Intermittent Registered Dietitian (On-Call) REPOST
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Public Health HOURS: On-Call Flex Staff (Non benefit earning) PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $33.77 - $37.99/hour FULL SALARY RANGE: $33.77 - $52.77/hour LOCATION: Western Service Cent...
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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 |