Jackson County, MN Competitors

Minnesota State Government is the third largest employer in the state of Minnesota, employing over 50,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. Our workplaces can be found across the state in 86 out of 87 Minnesota counties and a small share of employees work in out-of-state locations. When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. Join us as we continue to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota. To learn more about our career opportunities and comprehensive benefits, visit www.mn.gov/careers. To learn more about our state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities, visit http://mn.gov/portal/government/state/agencies-boards-commissions.

Scott County was the fastest growing county in the state of Minnesota for the last couple of decades, with a 45% increase in total population. The County’s estimated 2022 population is at 154,395. This figure is expected to increase by 50,000 persons by the year 2050, according to Metropolitan Council population forecasts. Scott County has a land area of 365 square miles and is bound on the west and north by the Minnesota River. The Minnesota River supported the county's fur trading, lumbering, and farming industries in the 1800s. Today, Scott County enjoys a growing mix of commercial, industrial, and housing development, yet also maintains its rural flavor.

The City of Faribault, awarded 2019 City of the Year by the Minnesota Real Estate Journal, is your location for projects of all sizes and scope. Strategically located along Interstate 35, Faribault is only 30 minutes from the Twin Cities Metro, and has available land for industrial growth. Due to the geographic proximity to a number of regional population centers, Faribault’s growing population provides an unmatched pool of talent. A proven “hot-spot” for distribution, business development, and foreign direct investment – including: Sage Glass, Daikin Applied, Faribault Foods, and Aldi Distribution. Faribault prides itself on being able to deliver the most complex of projects in a timely manner that meets the needs for all project partners.