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Openings
- Building Code of Appeals
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Building Code Board of Appeals for a four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2029. The vacancy is for a person representing the electrical industry.
The duties of the Building Code Board of Appeals are: to interpret the Johnson County Building Code and Amendments; and to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by a building official.
The Building Code Board of Appeals meets at least once annually, with additional meetings scheduled in the event of an appeal or upon special request. Meetings typically take place in the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City.
Application forms are available below.
- Juvenile Justice and Youth Development Policy Board
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces two vacancies for the JJYD Policy Board. One vacancy is for a representative of a social service agency to fill a three-year term beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2028. One vacancy is for a business, parent, resident or youth to fill a vacancy beginning upon appointment and expiring Sept. 30, 2028.
Duties of the policy board include, but are not limited to, the following: spearhead the development of countywide prevention, intervention and sanctions services coordination; oversee the development of assessment and monitoring systems; review strategic planning and monitor progress of projects; brief the community on the value of asset-building by talking to local groups and engaging in other promotional activities; promote activities that are designed to raise assets in youth; provide and develop funding for asset-building programs in the community; and act as a source of information and communication conduit for various groups and individuals interested in participating in projects.
The policy board meets on a quarterly basis from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the first Monday of February, May, August and November.
- Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces three vacancies on the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board for three-year terms beginning upon appointment and expiring June 30, 2027. Vacancies are for individuals affiliated with an aging/livable organization.
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 below. More information about the Livable Community for Successful Aging Policy Board can be found at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/livablecommunity or www.livablecommunity.org.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Zoning Board of Adjustment for residents of unincorporated Johnson County. This is to fill a vacancy beginning upon appointment and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
Duties are established by Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 8:1.29(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 who reside in the unincorporated area of Johnson County.
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. Average meeting length is one to two hours. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel to required meetings.
Application forms are available below.