Employment

Join Our Team

Choosing a career is one of the most significant decisions you will make in your life, and we are excited that you have identified us as a potential employer. Otter Tail County is looking for the best and the brightest to join our team and take on the challenging and rewarding work of public service.

Grow your career at Otter Tail County where you can truly “Live Your Best Life Here.”

Current Job Openings

Child Support Officer

Posted: May 18, 2026

Otter Tail County is now accepting applications for a full-time Child Support Officer. Apply today!

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License Center Specialist

Posted: May 18, 2026

Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time License Center Specialist. Apply today!

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Probation Agent

Posted: May 15, 2026

You can make a difference in your community!  Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full time Probation Agent.  Apply today!

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Public Health – Long Term Care Nurse

Posted: May 15, 2026

Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a full-time Long Term Care Nurse in the Public Health Department. Apply today!

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Testimonials

See why working for Otter Tail County allows employees to live their best lives here!

Volunteer Opportunities

Otter Tail County is on the lookout for citizens who are willing to step forward and serve. Visit our volunteer opportunities page to learn more.

Other Area Employment

Visit the Otter Tail Lakes Country job board to see additional employment opportunities.

Contact Information

Administration

Phone Number: 218-998-8060
Mailing Address:
    520 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Assessor

Phone Number: 218-998-8010
Mailing Address:
    505 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Auditor

Phone Number: 218-998-8030
Mailing Address:
    510 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Communications & Public Relations

Phone Number: 218-998-8060
Mailing Address:
    520 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Community Development and Housing

Mailing Address:
    520 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

County Attorney

Phone Number: 218-998-8400
Mailing Address:
    121 West Junius Avenue 2nd Floor Fergus Falls, MN 56537

County Sheriff

Phone Number: 218-998-8555 | Ottertail: 218-367-6300
Email Address: sheriff@ottertailcounty.gov
Mailing Address:
    417 Court Street S Level 1-A Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Court Administration

Phone Number: 218-560-7045
Mailing Address:
    121 West Junius Avenue Floor A2 Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Ditches & Drainage Systems

Phone Number: 218-998-8473
Mailing Address:
    505 South Court Street Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Elections

Phone Number: 218-998-8040
Mailing Address:
    510 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Emergency Management

Phone Number: 218-998-8060
Mailing Address:
    520 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Environmental Health

Phone Number: 218-998-8068
Mailing Address:
    560 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Facilities

Phone Number: 218-998-8661
Mailing Address:
    555 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Geographic Information Systems

Phone Number: 218-998-8310
Mailing Address:
    525 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Highway

Phone Number: 218-998-8470
Mailing Address:
    505 South Court Street Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Human Services

Phone Number: 218-998-8150
Mailing Address:
    530 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Information Technology

Phone Number: 218-998-8120
Email Address: rkelsven@ottertailcounty.gov
Mailing Address:
    550 W. Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Land & Resource Management

Phone Number: 218-998-8095
Email Address: Land@ottertailcounty.gov
Mailing Address:
    540 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

License Center

Phone Number: 218-998-8080
Mailing Address:
    545 W. Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Parks & Trails

Phone Number: 218-998-8492
Mailing Address:
    505 South Court Street Suite1 Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Probation

Phone Number: 218-998-8500
Mailing Address:
    121 W Junius Avenue Suite 160 Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Public Health

Phone Number: 218-998-8320
Mailing Address:
    560 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Recorder

Phone Number: 218-998-8140
Email Address: recorder@ottertailcounty.gov
Mailing Address:
    565 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Solid Waste

Phone Number: 218-998-8950
Mailing Address:
    1115 North Tower Road Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Treasurer

Phone Number: 218-998-8295
Mailing Address:
    570 W Fir Avenue Fergus Falls, MN 56537

U of MN Extension

Phone Number: 218-998-8760
Mailing Address:
    505 S Court Street Suite 3 Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Veterans Service

Mailing Address:
    505 South Court Street Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Government Services Center

Operating Hours:
  • Monday - Friday -- 8 am - 4:30 pm

Address: 500 West Fir Avenue
Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537

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