Company Profile

Company Overview

Jefferson County provides vital services to the residents of the county through approximately 2,500 employees in 26 departments with responsibilities and duties to include construction of roads and bridges, keeping our waterways clean, collecting and distributing motor vehicle taxes, plus more through the continued support of the economic growth and development of the county and surrounding areas. Our diverse group of employees utilizes their knowledge, skills and abilities by working together to provide quality and effective public services to our residents to ensure needs are met. Jefferson County contributes to and strengthens the quality of life of its residents for more economic prosperity by attracting new businesses and developing a quality workforce.

The County’s mission, vision and core values drive all facets of its services, serve as the foundation of the organization’s future, and encompass the ideals that guide decisions, shape culture, and establish standards.

- Mission: Providing exceptional, everyday service through character and competence.
- Vision: To be a model local government that anticipates and meets the evolving needs of the diverse community with energy, character, dedication, and accountability.
- Core Values: Transparency, Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, Energetic Service, and Safety.

Jefferson County’s daily administration of county government is managed by a County Manager as the Chief Executive Officer. Under the County Manager form of government, the County Commission is the governing body of Jefferson County with five Commissioners elected from districts, for concurrent four-year terms. The Commissioners distribute the powers and duties conferred by law upon the County Commission and the members as they deem fit and efficient, and seek to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Jefferson County.