Johnson County is one of the nation’s premier counties, providing comprehensive services to citizens and Johnson County Government is a leading organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We’re proud to be on a national list of the Best Midsize Employers in America compiled by Forbes magazine in 2024, a testament to our many talented employees.

Johnson County is a growing and diverse community with more than 609,000 residents nestled in the southwestern quadrant of the Kansas City metropolitan area (combined population of 2.34 million) and exhibits all of the hallmarks of a great community: a thriving and growing business sector; nationally-recognized public schools; first-class cultural and recreational amenities; and distinctive and welcoming neighborhoods. 

We are a progressive and innovative organization that provides high-quality and cost-effective services to our residents through our dedicated and knowledgeable workforce. Our employees are empowered, regardless of title or position, to exercise leadership, making Johnson County a great place to work, to live, and to be.  

If you share our passion and commitment to public service and workplace culture is important to you, please consider continuing your career with us. We have a variety of career opportunities and hope that you find something of interest. 

Johnson County Government proudly commits to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We embrace diversity and prohibit discrimination against employees and applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion (or no religion), creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, military service or veteran status, citizenship, political affiliation or belief, and any other status or characteristic protected by law.

We support an inclusive workplace where our employees excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability and job performance. If you are interested in employment with Johnson County and need an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact us.

Yes, click on County Positions Open To the Public to review all positions open to the public.  

To view jobs for Johnson County Parks & Recreation, visit their career portal.

Positions are posted for a minimum of one week (seven days). The specific close date for each job is included in the job posting details. 

The job site is updated as new positions become available.  

Yes, if you are unable to find an opportunity that matches your current needs, you can set up an Email Alert which sends emails when positions are posted that meet your specified search criteria. Follow the instructions below to create an Email Alert.

• Login to your iCIMS account and view the current Job Listings page.
• In the Job Search Bar enter a keyword or words, and select any other details you'd like to search. Then click the Search button. 
• The results of your search will be displayed, or if no current job posting matches your criteria, you'll receive a message that no results were found.
• To save your job search, scroll to the bottom of the screen to view the Email Alert Options. Name your Email Alert and click Save.
• The Email Alert will be active for six months from the date it is created. If you'd like to Renew or Delete an alert, view your Dashboard and click on Manage Job Alert Emails. 

Please explore Application Resources for assistance.

To view jobs that are open internally only, you must be a current Johnson County employee and have an assigned Johnson County email address. 

Visit the Employee Career Portal.

There are multiple ways of accessing the iCIMS employee application portal. If you are interested in applying for a job, it is strongly recommended that you first obtain the employee portal password. The reset password email is sent to your county email address, which can only be accessed via the county network, VPN or Multi Factor Authentication (MFA).

Once these steps are complete, you can use the user id and password from anywhere. If you have VPN access, you may still access the employee portal without obtaining your employee portal password.

Obtaining your employee portal password:

1. With access to your county email, navigate the Employee Career Portal.
2. Click on the Log back in! link.
3. Enter your county email address and click the Continue button.
4. Locate the password reset email in your county email inbox and click on the link.
5. Create your new password.
6. Return to the Employee Career Portal.
7. Enter your county email address and click the Continue button.
8. Enter the new password and click the Log In button.

From the county network:

1. Navigate the Employee Career Portal.
2. Click on the Log back in! link.
3. Do not enter your email address.
4. Instead, click on the button at the bottom of the page titled Continue with Johnson County Government with the small Johnson County Logo. 
5. If asked, enter your county email in the next page and click Enter.

With VPN access:

1. Connect to the VPN as normal.
2. Navigate the Employee Career Portal.
3. Click on the Log back in! link.
4. Do not enter your email address.
5. Instead, click on the button at the bottom of the page titled Continue with Johnson County Government with the small Johnson County Logo. 
6. If asked, enter your county email in the next page and click Enter.