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

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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

Assistant Finance Director
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Assistant Finance Director.The Assistant Finance Director works under the direction of the Finance Director to assist with the administration and management of the finance, accounting, payroll, audit, budget, treasury, and long-term financial planning functions for the County.The deadline to apply is May 4, 2026.
Contact:
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8060
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 May 5, 2026.
Contact:
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8060
Technology Analyst - Software & Training Administrator
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Technology Analyst. The position will be responsible to cross-train in a variety of areas, with the primary job duties being software and training administrator.The purpose of this position is to perform IT system administration activities, which includes coordinating the configuration, testing, and implementation of networks, operating systems, ...read more
Contact:
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 4:30pm on May 7, 2026.  
Contact: Stephanie Retzlaff
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8060
Water Patrol Officer
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is accepting applications for Water Patrol Officers in the Sheriff's Department.The purpose of this position is to protect persons and property on the waterways throughout Otter Tail County.  Water Patrol Officers are seasonal non-sworn employees who assist law enforcement officers in keeping the lakes and waterways of Otter Tail County safe through boat patrol, responding to ...read more
Contact:
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8060
Communications Officer/E-911 Dispatcher - Full and Part time
Category: Government
Otter Tail County is creating an eligibility list for full-time and part-time Communications Officer/E-911 Dispatcher position for current and future openings.   The purpose of this position is to perform emergency telecommunication tasks for Otter Tail County, such as emergency 911 calls and routine law enforcement calls from the general public, gather incident information, dispatch appropriate ...read more
Contact: Stephanie Retzlaff
sretzlaff@ottertailcounty.gov
Phone:(218) 998-8000

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Tara Wagner
Social Worker

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