- One that inspires trust for who we are and pride in what we do
- One that dares to imagine what can be and strives each day to make a difference;
- One that cares about the health, the character, and the promise of community
Through our service, Johnson County will always be an extra-ordinary place, second to none, where people want to be, to work, to live.
Our Mission
We provide exemplary government functions and services to keep our community healthy and safe, promote sustainable growth, support people with life's challenges, and contribute to a high quality of life.
Core Values
- Public Service: A personal commitment to a higher calling, to serve the common good, guided by our democratic principles.
- Public Trust: We are entrusted with the care of the common interest. We shall, individually and collectively, honor, uphold, and preserve this trust.
- Public Leadership: We hold ourselves to the highest principles, always seeking to do the right thing for the common good.
Johnson County Culture
If you’re looking for a place to work that encourages you to grow, innovate and give back, you’ll see that making a lasting difference is not just what we do. It’s who we are. We’re a values-based organization that empowers all employees, regardless of title or position, to exercise leadership. We trust each other – to do the right thing, for the right reason, for the public good. At Johnson County Government, everyone has something to contribute – making Johnson County a great place, to work, to live, and to be.
You will hear us refer to being a high(er) performing organization (HPO). We believe that while we do great work, we can always strive to be better. We focus on constant, continuous improvement and developing innovative ideas to enhance the services we provide both internally and to our community. We pride ourselves in being a learning organization that understands it’s important to never stop expanding our knowledge.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
The VIBE of Johnson County Government
At Johnson County Government, we call our efforts to create a workplace inclusive of everyone "VIBE."
VIBE stands for voices of inclusion, belonging, and equity. We hope Johnson County employees experience an environment where people
- feel they matter
- feel invited to contribute
- have access to the support they need, and more.
VIBE efforts impact the county’s work environment, talent pipeline, services, and community. We will develop employees who
- value and leverage diversity within county teams and
- champion inclusion and equity in day-to-day county services.
This integrated approach benefits those we serve within the county, the Kansas City metropolitan area and beyond. Everyone has a role in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.