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Openings
- Board of Health
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces one vacancy on the Johnson County Board of Health for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
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 below. 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 of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
- 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 below. Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
- Compensation Commission
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces 28 vacancies on the Johnson County Compensation Commission for one-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2026.
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.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
Application forms are available below.
- Conservation Board
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces a vacancy on the Johnson County Conservation Board for a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2030.
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 below. More information about the Conservation Board can be found at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/conservation/staff.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
- Historic Preservation Commission
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors announces three vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission. The vacancies are for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2028.
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.
The Historic Preservation Commission meets the third Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. in room 120 of the Johnson County Administration Building, 913 S Dubuque St. Iowa City.
Application forms are below. More information about the Commission can be found at https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov/historic-preservation-commission.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
- 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.
- Planning and Zoning Commission
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, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2030.
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 Plan and Unified Development Ordinance.
Qualified applicants must be eligible electors who reside in the unincorporated area 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. Average meeting length is one to two hours. Mileage reimbursement is provided for travel to required meetings. Special public hearings and work sessions can be scheduled at the discretion of the Commission.
Application forms are available below.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
- 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. The vacancy is for a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and expiring Dec. 31, 2030.
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 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.
Completed applications must be returned to the Board of Supervisors Office by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.