Merit System County Resources
Notice: The links and information on this page are posted primarily for use by county agency staff and management. Information regarding job availability and exam process can be found by perusing the pages under Merit System employment.
Common Links
Online Application Center - use this link in your ads and postings
Online Requisition Center – IMPORTANT: Request a new user ID by contacting Merit System at dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us
NeoGov OHC User Guide available when a validated user logs into NeoGov. Email dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us for information about logging on to NeoGov.
Vacancy Posting Checklist
Hiring Process Guide (PDF)
Posting Template (DOC)
Merit System Forms
Download forms
Merit System Exam Application (Currently unavailable online)
Electronic Submission Guidelines
EEO/AA Guidelines Annual Report Form
Merit System Manual material
Minnesota Rules governing the Merit System
(Chapter 9575, State Revisor's website)
Merit System class specifications
Merit System Salary Plan (PDF)
Code of Ethics
2019 Merit System Recommended Salary Plan (XLS)
2020 Merit System Recommended Salary Plan (XLS)
2021 Merit System Recommended Salary Plan (XLS)
2022 Merit System Recommended Salary Plan (XLS)
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Guidelines
How do I…..?
Reclassify a Position?Fill a Vacancy?
Find information to train employees in other various issues?
Merit System Operations Committee
Minn. Stat. § 256.012, subd. 3 provides that “The Commissioner shall ensure that participating counties are consulted regularly and offered the opportunity to provide input on the management of the Merit System to ensure effective use of resources and to monitor system performance.”
The Merit System Operations Committee meets quarterly.
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Email us at dhs.merit.system@state.mn.us
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