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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Jobs: 11 - 20 of 25 |

Social Services Supervisor - Family Assessment
Apple Valley, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full-time; the ability to work occasional on-call hours is a requirement of this position PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $88,458 - $99,516/annually (Salary Grade...
13d
Job Type | Full Time |

Social Worker - Crisis Response
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open CompetitiveDEPARTMENT: Social Services HOURS: Full-time; shift includes four 10 hour days, various hours PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $70,518 - $79,333/annually (108 Salary Grade) FULL SALARY RANGE: $70,518...
13d
Job Type | Full Time |

Temporary Bilingual Community Engagement Assistant
Eagan, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Library HOURS: Temporary; 20 hours per week HIRING RANGE: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour LOCATION: Various locations throughout Dakota County UNION: None CLOSE DATE: 4:30 pm on Sunday...
15d
Job Type | Temporary |

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...
15d
Job Type | Full Time |

Temporary Lead Facility-Event Attendant
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive DEPARTMENT: Parks HOURS: 15-25 hours per week/average. Shorter shifts Monday-Friday including mornings, mid-day, and evenings. Longer shifts available on Fridays, and weekends. HIRING RANGE...
15d
Job Type | Temporary |

Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open-Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office HOURS: Full-time PREFFERRED HIRING RANGE: $63,244- $70,271 (2025 Rates) FULL RANGE: $56,217- $87,839 (106 Grade) (2025 Rates) LOCATION: Law Enforcement Center, ...
19d
Job Type | Full Time |

General Duty Deputy (Sheriff's Office)
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff HOURS: Full-time; various shifts PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $79,333- $88,148 /year DOQ (2025 rates) FULL SALARY RANGE: $79,333 - $110,185 /year (2025 rates) *POST Licensed ...
19d
Job Type | Full Time |

General Duty Deputy, Intermittent
Hastings, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open competitive DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office HOURS: Intermittent HOURLY RATE: $34.75 /hourly *POST Licensed Deputies will automatically receive an addition $4.00/hr stipend in addition to base wage.LOCATIO...
19d
Job Type | Part 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...
21d
Job Type | Full Time |

Community Living Services Supervisor
West St. Paul, Minnesota
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive HOURS: Full Time DEPARTMENT: Social Services PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $78,981- $88,854/annually (110 Salary Grade) FULL SALARY RANGE: $78,981 - $123,408/annually LOCATION: Hybrid; telework a...
21d
Job Type | Full Time |