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Otter Tail County
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Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About Us

Otter Tail County is comprised of five divisions: Community Services, Finance Services, Internal Services, Land Services, Public Works, County Attorney Office, and County Sheriff Office. The divisions, under the leadership of the County Administrator, consist of departments that carry out a wide range of services from caring for veterans to plowing roads and public safety. Otter Tail County has a variety of communities all unique in their own way.
Otter Tail County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. Along with Commissioners from each of the five districts, the County Attorney, Sheriff, Auditor/Treasurer and Recorder are elected by the citizens of Otter Tail County. Advisory Boards, Commissions, Councils and External Committees serve to provide input to County leadership. First and foremost, Otter Tail County serves its citizens.

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Otter Tail County Courthouse
Government Services Center
Sign up for Job Notifications
Big Build Housing Growth & Investment initiative
The Lakes Area Mix Workspace includes a shredder, extruder, sheet press, and injection machine. With these machines, you can bring plastic waste to the workspace to create durable and â??preciousâ?? plastic items
Film Plastic Recycling Program for ag plastic and boat wrap
CARES Act
Veterans Department
AIS Clean, Drain, Dispose
Assessors leave door hangers in 2020
2021 Board of Commissioners
Safe and Secure Elections
Sign up for SMART911
GIS Department
Highway Department
Water test kits in Land & Resource
License Center appointments for new driver's licenses and renewals

Jobs

Certified Solid Waste Operator - Henning
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Certified Solid Waste Operator. The purpose of this position is to provide for the daily operation of a remote solid waste transfer station/landfill, assuring that the site is operated in a safe manner, consistent with rules and permits. The primary work location will be in Henning, MN. The deadline to apply is October 30, 2026.
Contact: Stephanie Retzlaff
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8060
Eligibility Worker
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for an Eligibility Worker.  The purpose of this position is to provide information and determine initial and ongoing eligibility to applicants/recipients for Income Maintenance Programs and to participate and plan implementation of unit goals, policy, and procedures. Applications for this position will be accepted until vacant positions are filled. ...read more
Contact: Stephanie Retzlaff
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8060
Construction Specialist - HRA
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Construction Specialist position. The purpose of this position is to serve as a member of the Community Development and Housing team and support the maintenance of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) owned residential properties as well as the administration of housing rehabilitation and new construction programs. ...read more
Contact: Stephanie Retzlaff
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8000
Social Worker - Children's Mental Health
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Children's Mental Health Social Worker. This position is responsible for coordinating and monitoring mental health services for children and their families.In general, Social Workers provide intake, assessment, and ongoing direct services and case management supervision for children and families in an identified domain of adult, ...read more
Contact: Stephanie Retzlaff
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8000
Recycling Operator - Advanced
Category: Transportation and Warehousing
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Recycling Operator - Advanced.  The purpose of this position is to perform a combination of tasks in the area of recycling operations. Primary duties will include working as a Recycling Operator at the Recycling Center and as a Film Plastics Recycling Route Specialist. This position will serve as a back-up for the Recycling Route ...read more
Contact: Stephanie Retzlaff
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8000

Events

Greater Minnesota Marketing Summit 2026
  • Join us in person for the Greater Minnesota Marketing Summit 2026 to boost your marketing game and connect!
  • Thursday Nov 5, 2026

Rep/Contact Info

Tara Wagner
Social Worker

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