Employment Opportunities:

Frequently Asked Questions

If there are no job openings listed on this page, there are no job opportunities available at this time.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for coordinating and processing all personnel transactions within the county. Applications and job descriptions are available by calling the Job Hotline at 218-927-7393.

To apply for a posted position with Aitkin County, you must fill out an application; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Completed applications must be received by the Aitkin County Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date.  No late applications will be considered.

Additionally, applications are only accepted for open jobs. When there are no positions open, Aitkin County will not accept and hold applications on file for future positions.

For positions in the Health and Humans Services Department, please visit the Minnesota Merit System site for job descriptions with application and testing process information. 

**Please fill out and print the application package; be sure to sign your application.**

You may fax the application back to Human Resources at 1-218-927-7374, or mail it, or drop it off in person to the Human Resources Dept. at the Courthouse West Annex. It must be received by Human Resources by the date and time indicated as the deadline to apply.

Committee Opportunities:

• Aitkin County Park Commission – 4-year term;  District 4
  Cities – McGregor & Tamarack
  Townships – Clark, Fleming, Haugen, Jevne, McGregor, Morrison, Shamrock, & Workman
  
  Aitkin County will be accepting applications until Noon on Friday, March 2, 2012, for citizen representation on the Aitkin County Park Commission committee.  This 4-year term will expire on December 31, 2015.
  
  The Aitkin County Park Commission is seeking a representative from District 4. The committee reviews annual park fund expenditure budgets, reviews work plans for projects on designated County park lands, reviews and approves annual budget for the Long Lake Conservation Center (LLCC), oversees operation of LLCC, reviews classification of County park land, advises and directs the County Land Department regarding the management of County park lands, advises the County Land Department and County Board regarding recreation use on tax forfeited land.
  
  The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners will make the committee selections from submitted applications at the March 13, 2012 County Board meeting. All applicants will receive notification by mail whether or not they have been selected. For more information please contact Patrick Wussow, Aitkin County Administrator, at 218-927-7276. Application is available below or at the Aitkin County Office of the Administrator at 217 2nd St NW, Aitkin, MN.
  
  Committee Application

Employment Opportunities:

• Request for Proposal for Marketing Consulting Services

• Seasonal Positions at Long Lake Conservation Center:

Aitkin County is accepting applications for seasonal workers at Long Lake Conservation Center. Applications are available below or can be picked up at the Aitkin County Courthouse, HR Department, 217 2nd Street NW, Room 134, Aitkin, MN.  Open until filled.

Job Description/Application for:

Seasonal Naturalist (School Year)
Assistant Summer Program Director
Summer Program Instructor/Counselor

Please note. The employment of companions or relatives in the same area of an organization may cause conflicts. In addition to claims of partiality in treatment at work, personal conflicts from outside the work environment may be carried into day-to-day working relationships. Aitkin County policy states: Relatives of persons currently employed by Aitkin County may be hired only if they will not be working directly for or supervising a relative within the organization. This policy applies to any relative, higher or lower in the organization, who has the authority to review employment decisions. Aitkin County employees cannot be transferred into such a reporting relationship.

Employment Links:

To find out more information about jobs with Aitkin County Health and Human Services, please visit the Minnesota Merit System.

Aitkin County Human Resources Department
217 2nd Street NW, Room 134
Aitkin, MN 56431
Phone: 218-927-7306
Fax: 218-927-7374

Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.