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Openings
- Board of Health
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Johnson County Board of Health for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and expiring Dec. 31, 2026.
Duties of this board include leadership in promoting environmental, personal and public health through health promotion, disease prevention, education and regulation.
Specific responsibilities include:
1) Attending all regular Board of Health meetings and attendance at other meetings and functions deemed necessary to fulfill the mission of Public Health;
2) Facilitating resolution of issues that come before the Board; including matters that pertain to Administration, Assessment/Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health and Clinical Services Divisions; and
3) Maintaining an awareness of current public health issues affecting Johnson County.
Board of Health meetings are scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, and as needed. The Board also meets annually in a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors.
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 Street, Iowa City.
More information about the Johnson County Board of Health can be found at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/public-health/board-of-health.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
- Conservation Board
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Conservation Board for a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
Duties include responsibility for all real and personal property acquired by the County for public museums, parks, playgrounds, recreation centers and other county recreation purposes. The Conservation Board also plans, develops, preserves, administers and maintains all such areas previously described and prepares an annual budget for Johnson County Conservation, according to Chapter 350 of the Iowa Code.
Qualified applicants must be eligible electors of Johnson County.
Conservation Board meetings are scheduled for the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Kent Park Conservation Education Center, 2048 Highway 6 NW, Oxford.
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 Street, Iowa City.
More information about the Conservation Board can be found at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/conservation/staff.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
- Commission of Veterans Affairs
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs for a three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring May 31, 2025.
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, Aug. 31, 2023.
- Compensation Commission
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces 28 vacancies on the Johnson County Compensation Commission for one-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and expiring Dec. 31, 2024.
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 of city/town property (seven vacancies);
- Owner-operators of agricultural property (seven vacancies);
- Licensed real estate salespersons or brokers (seven vacancies);
Persons having knowledge of property values in the County by reason of their occupations (such as bankers, auctioneers, or property managers) (seven vacancies).
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.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 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,
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- Historic Preservation Commission
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces three vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission. The vacancies are for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2024, and expiring Dec. 31, 2026.
Members shall be residents of Johnson County and demonstrate a positive interest in historic preservation, possessing interest or expertise in architecture history, historic preservation, planning, building rehabilitation, conservation in general or real estate. Residents residing outside of Iowa City are especially encouraged to apply.
Historic Preservation Commission meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of the month at 5 p.m. at the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City.
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 Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
- Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies on the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board for a three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2026. The vacancy is for an individual affiliated with an aging/livable organization and a resident 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.
- Medical Examiner
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy for the Johnson County Medical Examiner. The vacancy is for a two-year term beginning Jan. 2, 2024, and ending Jan. 1, 2026.
To serve as a county medical examiner, a person shall be licensed in Iowa as a doctor of medicine and surgery, a doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery or an osteopathic physician.
Please note that the County Medical Examiner application process is specific to the position. Do not fill out the general Boards and Commissions application; instead,
To apply for the designation of Johnson County Medical Examiner, email the following documents/information to [email protected]
Contact information:- First and last name, including professional suffix
- Home address
- Phone number
- Email address
Applications submitted to Johnson County are public documents and as such can be reproduced and distributed to the public. In the body of the email, or in a separate attachment, answer the following questions:
- Place of current employment and how it qualifies you for the position;
- Other qualifications (e.g. certifications, training, previous employment) related to this position;
- How much time you have available per week to devote to this position;
- Reason for applying;
- Contributions you feel you can make to the Johnson County Medical Examiner Department; and
- The future direction/role you perceive for the Johnson County Medical Examiner Department.
More information about the Medical Examiner Department can be found at:
https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/medical-examiners/examiners-and-investigative-staff.
Completed applications must be returned by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
- Planning and Zoning Commission
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Planning and Zoning Commission for a resident of unincorporated Johnson County. The vacancy is for a five-year term beginning on Jan. 1, 2024, and ending Dec. 31, 2028.
Duties include making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on matters relating to requests for rezoning and subdivision platting of property in the unincorporated area of Johnson County. The Commission also makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding updates to the Johnson County Comprehensive Pan and Unified Development Ordinance. Commission members may also make personal tours and inspections of sites for which rezoning or platting has been requested.
Qualified applicants must be eligible electors of Johnson County.
Planning and Zoning Commission meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. Special public hearings and work sessions can be scheduled at the discretion of the Commission.
Application forms are available on the Committee/Board Openings page of the Johnson County website at 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.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
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The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Zoning Board of Adjustment for residents of unincorporated Johnson County. One vacancy is to fill a five-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2029.
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. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Dec.1, 2023.