Washington County Jobs in and around Minneapolis, MN

Company:
Washington County
Current Opportunities (0)
Company Website
Location(s):
14949 62nd Street North PO Box 6
Stillwater,  MN
55082-0006
Map Location
Phone:
(651) 430-6087
Industry:
Government
Size:
500 or more

Company Overview

Washington County was officially created on October 27, 1849, in the Territory of Minnesota (Minnesota was admitted to the United States as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858). As one of Minnesota’s original nine counties, Washington County is located on the eastern edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area and is comprised of 423 square miles of land. Washington County government has been serving residents since its creation in 1849. The county seat is located in Stillwater, Minnesota, along the scenic St. Croix River.

Washington County has historically played a diverse role in the region, serving the Twin Cities with its commercial, industrial, natural, and agricultural resources. The residents of Washington County take great pride in the rich, historical significance of the area.

Today, Washington County is a place where a prosperous economy grows with vital industries. The continued economic expansion of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, with its resultant population growth, has caused a spread of highly developed urban areas in Washington County in the cities of Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Oakdale. The communities of Stillwater, Bayport, St. Paul Park, Newport and Forest Lake have each developed economic bases that support a local labor force.

While much of Washington County has retained its rural atmosphere, today it is considered a “suburban” county. However, the county continues to maintain its diverse image - from the corn fields of Denmark Township to the residential neighborhoods of Woodbury; from the office and retail complexes along Interstate 94 to the cooling waters of the St. Croix River; from the lakeshore communities around White Bear Lake and Forest Lake to the pastoral wooded settings of New Scandia and May Townships … each area of Washington County possesses a distinct set of landscapes and resources.