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Openings
- Civil Service Commission
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Civil Service Commission for a six-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Aug. 15, 2029. Due to the current political make-up of the Commission, this appointee may identify with any political party or as “no party;” however, all applicants must disclose their political affiliation, so the Board of Supervisors can choose subsequent appointments which will maintain balance on the Commission, as mandated by Iowa Code 341A.2.
The Civil Service Commission approves all Deputy Sheriff entrance and promotional examinations used by the County Sheriff’s Office; administers competitive tests to determine the relative qualifications of persons seeking employment in any class of position, and certifies the names and addresses of the ten candidates standing highest on the eligibility list for the class or grade of the position to be filled.
This commission is responsible for the effectiveness of, and compliance with, the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 341A which governs civil service for Deputy County Sheriffs. Commissioners shall hold no elective or other appointive public office during their terms of appointment to the commission. Qualified applicants are required to have been an eligible elector of Johnson County for at least the last two years.
Application forms are available on the Johnson County website at ww.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies, and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
- Commission of Veterans Affairs
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs for three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring May 31, 2026.
Members shall be veterans, as defined in Iowa Code Section 35.1, which includes, but is not limited to, residents of Iowa who served in active federal service, other than training, in the armed forces of the United States and who were discharged under honorable conditions. If possible, each member of the commission shall be a veteran of a different military action; however, this qualification does not preclude membership to a veteran who served in more than one of the wars or conflicts.
This person must be an eligible elector of Johnson County.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage on the Johnson County website, www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies, and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City. In addition, applicants must provide a copy of their DD-214 or discharge papers.
More information about the Commission can be found at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/veteransaffairs.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
- Compensation Commission
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces four vacancies on the Johnson County Compensation Commission for one-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2023.
Duties include assessment of damage to all property taken by an acquiring agency and located in the county. No member of the Compensation Commission selected shall possess any interest in the proceeding which would cause such person to render a biased decision.
Vacancies include:
Owner-operators of agricultural property (three vacancies);
Licensed real estate salespersons or brokers (one vacancy);
The Compensation Commission does not have a regular meeting time. The Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial District selects six members from the Commission to serve during condemnation proceedings in Johnson County. Commissioners are compensated $200 per hearing for which they are chosen to serve. If the hearing is settled or cancelled prior to proceedings, compensation will not be provided. Hearings begin at the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, 511 S. Capitol St., Iowa City.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings page of the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City.
- County Case Management Advisory Board
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces four vacancies on the County Case Management Advisory Board. The vacancies are for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026.
Persons interested in serving on the County Case Management Advisory Board must meet one of the following criteria:
Member of the general public with interest in disability services; specifically intellectual disabilities and/or brain injuries; Consumer of disability services or family member of a consumer of services; or Contracted disability services provider offering service in Johnson County.Duties include:
Review of and recommendations for program policies; Development and review of the organizational plan; Review of and recommendations for future programming; and Review of and recommendations regarding the evaluation of the program.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage of the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
- Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board
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The Johnson County Empowerment/Early Childhood Iowa Area Board is seeking new members who are passionate about improving the lives of young children and welcome the opportunity to facilitate community collaboration and service coordination while allocating state funding to assist families with children ages 0 to 5. Board members will commit to serving a three-year term beginning October 2023. Please contact Sam Turnbull at 319-356-6090 or [email protected] with questions. Applications are available online at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/empowerment-early-childhood-board and are due by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023.
Early Childhood Iowa Areas (ECIAs) support local citizens to lead collaborative efforts with education, health, and human service programs on behalf of children, families, and others residing in the area. ECI efforts unite agencies, organizations, and community partners to speak with a shared voice to support, strengthen, and meet the needs of all young children and families with a focus on improving results for families with young children aged 0 to 5.
- Food Policy Council
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces five vacancies on the Johnson County Food Policy Council for four-year terms beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2027.
The purpose of the council is to improve dialogue and discussion and provide necessary advice on food and agriculture issues to the County and other entities. The council researches policies and best practices, gathers public input, plans educational and networking events, and makes recommendations with the goal of building a more resilient, equitable, and community-based food system. A food system includes the processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population, including growing, harvesting, processing, transporting, marketing, consuming, and disposing of food.
The council meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. Meetings are hybrid with options for members to attend in person at the Johnson County Administration Building or online via Zoom. Members are also assigned to working groups that meet to research, organize, and draft recommendations on council priorities. Current working groups include Rural Network Connections, Value-Added Business Development, and the Community Food and Farm Grant. . Benefits of being on the council include building relationships with elected officials and others who are passionate about the food system, attending events and conferences, and recommending policies that shape Johnson County’s food system.
Applicants who feel passionate about the council’s vision for a resilient, equitable, and community-based food system are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about the council’s past and current work on the Local Foods webpage on the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/localfoods.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage on the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023.
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- Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for one vacancy on the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees for residents living in unincorporated Johnson County. The vacancy begins upon appointment and expires June 30, 2029.
While all Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees members are appointed by the City of Iowa City Mayor, the appointment of a resident of unincorporated Johnson County is subject to the recommendation of the Board of Supervisors; thus, applications are submitted to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Office.
The Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees is a semi-autonomous nine-member board empowered by state law and city ordinance to set policy, determine goals and objectives, direct the use of monies appropriated or gifted to the library, and to employ staff. The Board meets at 5 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month (with the exception of November and December when the Board meets on the third Thursday).
More information about the Library Board can be found at www.icpl.org/about/board.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage of the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
- Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces four vacancies on the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board for three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2026. Two vacancies are for individuals affiliated with an aging/livable organization and two vacancies are for residents of Johnson County.
The Policy Board provides financial oversight, monitoring and program planning to support the vision of Johnson County as a livable community for successful aging. The Policy Board encourages and supports the efforts of governmental units, businesses, and private and non-profit organizations to help Johnson County be a model community for seniors.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage of the Johnson County website, www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
More information about the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board can be found at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/livablecommunity or www.livablecommunity.org.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
- North Liberty Community Library Board of Trustees
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for one vacancy on the North Liberty Community Library Board of Trustees for residents living in unincorporated Johnson County. The vacancy begins upon appointment and expires June 30, 2026.
The North Liberty Community Library’s Board of Trustees is composed of six members, including five residents of North Liberty and one resident of unincorporated Johnson County. North Liberty’s mayor makes a recommendation for each appointment, and the appointment is made by a vote of the North Liberty City Council or, in the case of the county resident, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Terms are three years long; an appointee may serve up to two consecutive terms.
The Board of Trustees meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the City of North Liberty Council Chambers, 3 Quail Creek Circle. More information is available at https://northlibertylibrary.org/your-library/board-of-trustees/.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings webpage of the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Johnson County Zoning Board of Adjustment for residents of unincorporated Johnson County. One vacancy is for a five-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2027, and one is to fill a five-year term vacancy beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
Duties are established by Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 8:1.28(A), and include the following:
Interpret zoning regulations in particular circumstances; and Permit conditional uses, special exceptions and variances as specified in the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance.
Qualified applicants must be eligible electors of Johnson County and must live in the unincorporated area.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are not held when no new applications have been filed. The average meeting length is one to two hours.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings page of the Johnson County website at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/vacancies and in the office of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, the second floor of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City.