Company Profile
City of Olathe, Kansas
Company Overview
At the City of Olathe, Kansas, we’re "Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service," both for our residents and employees. It’s at the core of our Vision, Values, and Mission. It’s the basis for our organizational culture. We’re looking for employees who share our values of integrity, learning, customer service, and more. As one of the fastest growing cities in the region, we strive to find innovative, engaged employees who are excited to help shape the future of our great City.
Company History
Olathe features a pro-growth business environment, cooperative and collaborative planning philosophy, and a dynamic feeling of community.
Olathe is the county seat of rapidly-growing, affluent Johnson County. Located 20 miles southwest of Kansas City, Olathe is in the center of a national transportation network. Self-contained and self-sufficient, the city is populated with young, well-educated, high income, and highly motivated families.
With 150 years of history, Olathe has prospered over the years. Today, it has become one of the Midwest´s dominant business, economic, and cultural centers. This community of over 138,000 energetic citizens is one of the fastest-growing communities in Kansas, offering businesses and residents the best opportunity for success.
An outstanding central location, an unparalleled transportation network, a nationally-recognized school system, and one of the best-educated workforces in the nation make Olathe an exciting location for families and businesses
Benefits
The City of Olathe offers competitive pay and time off and an exceptional benefits package, including medical (with free Wellbeing Center services), dental, vision, life and disability coverage to eligible employees and dependents. In addition, we offer multiple opportunities for retirement savings including a 457 deferred compensation plan and State of Kansas retirement plan. Additional perks include an employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and a robust Employee Wellbeing program.