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About us
Johnson County is one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to citizens and Johnson County Government is a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Johnson County is a growing and diverse community with more than 609,000 residents nestled in the southwestern quadrant of the Kansas City metropolitan area (combined population of 2.34 million) and exhibits all of the hallmarks of a great community: a thriving and growing business sector; nationally-recognized public schools; first-class cultural and recreational amenities; and distinctive and welcoming neighborhoods. We are a progressive and innovative organization that provides high-quality and cost-effective services to our residents through our dedicated and knowledgeable workforce. Our employees are empowered, regardless of title or position, to exercise leadership, making Johnson County a great place to work, to live, and to be. If you share our passion and commitment to public service and workplace culture is important to you, please consider continuing your career with us. We have a variety of career opportunities and hope that you find something of interest. Commenting Terms of Use: bit.ly/3CjUUYA
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- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Olathe, KS
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1855
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111 S. Cherry St.
Olathe, KS 66061, US
Employees at Johnson County, KS Government
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Johnson County is the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 three “Leading the Way” awards from survey company ETC Institute. 😁 “This award recognizes local governments for outstanding achievement in delivering services to our residents, and I am very pleased to receive this recognition for our efforts three years in a row.” - County Manager Penny Postoak Ferguson For a third year in a row, Johnson County ranked in the top 10% of 300 local cities and counties with more than 100,000 residents in three core areas. Learn more ➡ bit.ly/3ZdwoVh
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Each month, Johnson County Corrections hosts a Community Resource Fair in partnership with Johnson County Library. Join us on Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. until noon ➡ bit.ly/4e3rQFD Community Resource Fairs connect people with resources available in our community and are open to everyone. At these events, community agencies provide information on: 🔹 Obtaining identification and driving reinstatement status 🔹 Job readiness, certification and employment services 🔹 Career path through College of Trades or KC Scholars 🔹 And much more!
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Johnson County Housing Services recently presented at the 2024 Kansas Housing Conference about its Landlord Incentive Pilot Program! Each year the Kansas Housing Conference brings together housing professionals from across the state and region to learn and explore the latest trends and innovations in affordable housing. Since July 2023, the Landlord Incentive Pilot Program has recruited 50 new participating landlords to accept families with Housing Choice Vouchers or Permanent Supportive Housing Vouchers. 423 people have found long term stable housing including 232 children. Brendon Pishny, the President of the Landlords of Johnson County joined the presentation to highlight the collaboration between Johnson County and his organization. The incentive program was developed based on landlord feedback and landlord survey data. For more information ➡ https://lnkd.in/gKvJivGD
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With fantastic benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives and a great organizational culture, this is a chance to take your career to the next level. 📈 ➡ jocogov.org/careers ⬅ Current job openings include: 🔸 Crime Analyst 🔸 Senior Direct Support Professional 🔸 Youth Correctional Officer 🔸 Senior Grounds Specialist 🔸 And more!
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Johnson County has been recognized for its inclusion initiatives with a 2024 Award of Excellence from the national Public Sector Human Resources Association. The cornerstone of Johnson County’s inclusion efforts is its VIBE (Voices of Inclusion, Belonging and Equity) program. VIBE represents a strategic effort to foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all. Members of the VIBE Advisory Team were recognized during last week’s Manager’s Memo at the Board of County Commissioners meeting. Learn more ⤵
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Johnson County Human Resources and Johnson County Wastewater were excited to work with Mid America Regional Council's Government Training Institute to bring this development opportunity to infrastructure professionals throughout the region!
GTI partnered with Johnson County, KS Government to host "Becoming an Inclusive Leader," a DEIB training for supervisors and managers. This training drew individuals from across the Kansas City region, particularly those in public works roles. The two-day experiential training, led by Dr. Antoinette Allen, provided participants with the opportunity to immerse themselves in interactive modules, covering crucial topics such as trust-building, navigating challenging communications, understanding generational diversity, and fostering connections within diverse teams. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this a successful event!
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Johnson County is taking a significant step to address homelessness with the proposed Homeless Services Center. Watch this video to hear from our Homeless Services Team Leader, Matt Clark, and learn more about what it will mean to have a Homeless Services Center in Johnson County ❤️ Join us TODAY at 5:30 pm for the final public informational meeting to learn more about this vital initiative: https://bit.ly/Aug22HSC Learn more about the project, watch related videos, and get answers to frequently asked questions here: 🔗 www.jocogov.org/shelter 🎥 https://lnkd.in/gYPYBQ5b ❓ https://bit.ly/ShelterFAQ
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“I believe the AI survey's results highlight the innovative spirit within Johnson County Government.” - Bill Nixon, Director of the Department of Technology and Innovation (DTI) Johnson County is at the forefront of the AI revolution. To harness the potential of this transformative technology while mitigating risks, we recently established the Johnson County AI Committee. This dedicated group is actively monitoring the latest AI advancements and developing policies to guide responsible usage within our county. To better understand employee needs and preferences, the committee initiated a survey to assess current AI tool adoption and interest. The gathered insights will inform the development of comprehensive education and guidelines for safe and effective AI implementation across all departments. Johnson County is committed to a future where AI enhances services, improves efficiency and benefits our community.
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Team Leader Latoya Curry-King shares what it’s like to work at JoCoGov! 🌻 Johnson County Developmental Supports serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They focus on individuals’ abilities, provide choice-driven supports and advocate alongside people to live and work in our community. Visit ➡️ jobs.jcds.org ⬅️ to explore career opportunities!