Johnson County, Kansas Government provides public services to over 600,000 residents through departments covering emergency management, public works, wastewater, public health and taxation, employing 3,600+ people.
Johnson County, Kansas Government is a public administration body serving more than 600,000 residents in northeast Kansas. One of the original 33 counties of the Kansas Territory, it was founded in 1855 and is governed by a seven-member Board of County Commissioners. The county employs more than 3,600 people and describes itself as one of the fastest-growing and most prosperous counties in the United States.
Its operations span a range of service areas relevant to candidates with backgrounds in public safety, operations and field service: emergency management and preparedness, public works and infrastructure, wastewater management, public health and environment, mental health services, and treasury, taxation and vehicle services. Each is delivered through a dedicated county department.
The county states a vision of "the best people, giving their best efforts, for the very best community and striving to be better," and has been recognised by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Stated priorities include innovation, sustainability, responsiveness to community needs and high-quality, cost-effective public service.
