About Us County Government Departments Services How Do I…? Search HomeDepartmentsHuman ResourcesEmployment with Blue Earth County Employment with Blue Earth County Welcome to Employment Opportunities with Blue Earth County! We are excited to have you consider employment with us. Blue Earth County employs over 450 people in full and part-time positions. Prior to applying for a position, please read the following information carefully as it contains a lot of material that will assist you through a recruitment process. Be sure to save any emails received for additional information or directions pertaining to a position that you have applied for. Thank you for your interest in employment with Blue Earth County! Work that Matters Blue Earth County is looking for the best and the brightest to join our team and take on the challenging and rewarding work of public service. When you work for local government, you improve the lives of family, friends and neighbors. County employees work every day to improve residents’ health, safety and quality of life. The work we do is unique — we protect public health, keep our communities safe, ensure our vulnerable residents are cared for, help residents get back on their feet; protect our natural resources, get veterans the help they deserve, make sure traffic flows efficiently, inspire children to read and so much more. Application Process You can apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a User-name and Password. Your information and application will be saved so you may use it to apply for additional jobs in the future. Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Do not leave the "Duties" space blank or mark "See Resume". Please complete this section for all employers within the application. When submitting your application, be sure to provide at least three (3) professional references. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. While completing the application questions, your progress will automatically be saved every 30 seconds. Communication Blue Earth County will only email notices relating to your job application. Be sure to check your email regularly after submitting an application as Blue Earth County utilizes online self scheduling. We will use the email address that is on file with us to send instructions on how to schedule an interview. Remember to check your spam filter and "Junk" email folders as well as incorrectly marked as SPAM by some SPAM filters. Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Blue Earth County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, status with regards to public assistance, disability, or age except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification and all other characteristics or traits protected by law. Blue Earth County will reasonably accommodate qualified applicants with covered disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. To request an accommodation for any portion of the employment process due to a disability, please call Human Resources at 507-304-4374 or email patti.ziemke@blueearthcountymn.gov. Contact Us Human Resources Physical Address 204 S. Fifth St. Mankato, MN 56001 Mailing Address PO Box 168 Mankato, MN 56002-0168 Phone: (507) 304-4150 Fax: (507) 304-4344 Employment with Blue Earth County Job Opportunities Job Descriptions Notify Me About Job Opportunities Internal Job Opportunities Applicant Login Link Benefits Veteran's Preference Employee Resources Why Work Here Hiring Process Interviewing at Blue Earth County Internship & Volunteer Opportunities Job Opportunities Covid-19 Resources County Board County Library Parks & Trails Employment Online Payments Licenses & Permits Property & Roads Contact Us Blue Earth County 204 S. 5th Street Mankato, MN 56001 Submit a Question or Comment More contact info » Helpful Links Site Map Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® Site Map Accessibility Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus®