Welcome, and thank you for your interest in working for Harvey County.
We enjoy a safe, enthusiastic work environment with well qualified employees that establish us as an emerging leader in the state. We want you to be here, too. To submit an application for one of our open positions, please visit our job profiles on the KSGovJobs page by clicking on the position titles listed below. For an overview of our benefits package, click here.
For more information, please call us at (316) 284-6806, or visit the Harvey County Courthouse, 800 N. Main St. in Newton, Kansas.
Office Associate
Road and Bridge
Full-time position. Under the general supervision of the Road and Bridge director, responsible for administrative and clerical support of the Road and Bridge Department and support functions. Responsibility for maintaining data records for reporting, monitoring fuel consumption, submitting request for bids for fuel and overseeing its purchase, accounting and answering questions of the public and vendors.
Dispatcher
Communications
Full-time position. Receive incoming emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from both the public and public safety agencies. Dispatch police, fire and emergency medical services field units to respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service over a two-way radio system. Must maintain knowledge and understanding of public safety policies and procedures, maintain awareness and memory recall of locations and circumstances that pose hazards to public safety field units and the public, maintain confidentiality of information received and maintain all required certifications.
County Counselor
Administration
Part-time, contracted position. Provides legal advice to the Board of Harvey County Commissioners and provides legal advice to Harvey County department heads at the request of the county administrator. Duties include writing/reviewing agreements, contracts, resolutions, deeds, regulations or other legal instruments. More information about the position and information on submitting an application for the position is available here.
Detention Deputy
Detention Center
Full-time position. Performs duties relating to the detention and incarceration of alleged criminal violators and convicted criminals. Processes individuals in and out of the Detention Center, maintain order and security, maintain proper care and wellbeing of the incarcerated. May be required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions.
