Johnson County, KS Government

Working for Johnson County Government 🤝 Teamwork at its finest    Johnson County Department of Corrections is hiring Youth Correctional Advisors, like Eric! ➡️ bit.ly/4eTw4jL   This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of those we work with. If you’re passionate about helping others and making a meaningful difference, apply now and be part of our mission to create positive change in our community.

Each month, Johnson County Corrections hosts a Community Resource Fair in partnership with Johnson County Library! What can you expect at these events? 🤔 Community Resource Fairs connect people with resources available in our community and are open to everyone. ➡ bit.ly/3xGLirD 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 🔹 On-site enrollment in treatment programs 🔹 Community service work referrals 🔹 And much more!!!

The 2024 Kansas City Corporate Challenge came to a close at the end of June and Team JoCo finished the season in ninth place for Division A companies. 🏆 😁   Approximately 300 staff members representing 22 different county departments participated in 28 events for Team JoCo. Across the Kansas City metro, participants from more than 160 companies competed in Olympic-style events. Participants earned individual points, team points and wellness points!   Kudos to all our Team JoCo participants! 

Join the Department of Corrections for 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 resources and supportive services on July 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Central Resource Library! Open to 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞, including justice-involved individuals. Connect with resources available in our community: bit.ly/3xGLirD

Apply now to join the Department of Health and Environment's dedicated team as a Registered Nurse – TB Nurse.   Responsibilities include: ⚕️ Provide case management, medication administration and care coordination for individuals with active and latent tuberculosis ⚕️ Lead and assist in the investigation of communicable disease exposures and/or outbreaks ⚕️ Liaison with medical providers and help inform treatment decisions based upon established guidelines ⚕️ Educate patients, families and the community on tuberculosis   Enjoy excellent benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives and a supportive organizational culture at Johnson County, KS Government!   Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3XOddkc

Congratulations to the 2024 class of Leadership Lenexa! After nine full-day sessions including bus tours, climbing walls, walking high wires, tearing down and building fences, they are graduates! We appreciate their time and involvement and that of their employers for giving them the days out of the office to participate. A big thanks to our sponsors Atmos Energy, Commerce Bank, Hinkle Law Firm LLC Kelly Construction Group, Inc., Nabholz Corporation, and WaterOne for helping us make this program accessible to more people. Class of 2024: Shannon Marie Barr April Beretta, SHRM-CP, City of Lenexa Craig Brenner Mandy Danler, City of Lenexa Parks & Recreation Erin Evans, Emprise Bank Charles Hunt, Johnson County, KS Government, Department of Health and Environment Kiel Johnson, WaterOne @Chris Joseph, Mainstreet Credit Union Randall Mains, City of Lenexa Fire Department Josh Mohr, Quest Diagnostics Mitchell O., Terracon Janet Oswalt, Community Volunteer Ben Plank, CommunityAmerica Credit Union Brad Potter KONE Brian Pulcher, McCownGordon Construction Jon Riekenberg, Cboe Global Markets Janell Rinne, Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College Toby Tatum, JE Dunn Construction Tucker Tribble, Turner Construction Company Ben Ware, P.E., GBA Chris Wolfe, Nabholz Construction If you would like to learn more about Leadership Lenexa visit the "About Us" tab at www.lenexa.org.

“Johnson County Government is literally the best job I ever had. I love it here. I love the people. I love having the opportunities every day to do a public service. And to feel like I have a purpose and have a meaning.” - Mike, Facilities Management Department ❤️   The Facilities Management Department is committed to creating sustainable environments for current and future generations, from general day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of various county buildings to planning and construction of new projects.   Join our esteemed team and be an essential part of maintaining immaculate facilities, ensuring a safe and pristine environment for all 👉 bit.ly/4bkPAmr

Did you know the smallest railroad in Kansas operates in Johnson County? 🚂 It's #RailSafetyWeek and we're honoring the Johnson County Airport Commission for winning the 2023 Jake with Distinction Award! 🎖 #RSW24    Safety is critically important to the short line and regional railroad industry! This distinction is awarded to any member railroad with no Federal Railroad Administration reportable injuries or fatalities for the previous year. "The Jake Awards are named for the late Lowell S. “Jake” Jacobson, the former President and General Manager of the Copper Basin Railway. Jake was passionate about promoting railroad safety and that passion inspired a generation of short line railroaders to work hard at improving workplace safety." ➡ bit.ly/3xztSx5 

Happy #NationalSelfieDay from JoCoGov! 😁 🤳 Today, we're celebrating the amazing teams behind Johnson County Government! From Aging & Human Services and Emergency Communications Center to the Election Office and the Public Information Office, our dedicated departments, agencies and offices work every day to serve our community. ❤️ See some of the smiling faces that keep Johnson County running smoothly and check out career opportunities with us 👉 jocogov.org/careers

Congratulations to the Johnson County staff members who recently graduated from the Spring 2024 Emerging Leaders Academy. 🎉 😁   The ELA is a program of the University of Kansas Public Management Center. It helps to prepare promising non-supervisory/non-managerial staff for leadership roles in their departments and organizations.   Participants meet ten times over five months, and classes are designed to help them hone their skills for positions of increasing responsibility while also growing their effectiveness in their roles.   Graduates included (pictured, left to right) Courtney Collins (PLN), Samantha Barker (AHS), Molly Oehlert (DES), Jenna Heck (FMA), Kate Miller (TTV), Shannon Anderson (TTV), Michelle Lynch (PLN), Lindsay Wright (FMA) and Marlynda Dixon, DES.   Graduates not pictured included Eric Casaert (FAC), Andrew Whittaker (FAC) and Amber Clark (PLN). Check out careers opportunities in these various departments ➡ jocogov.org/careers