The City of Derby

Derby Fire Captain Matt Ludwig had the opportunity to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.

The City of Derby is pleased to announce that Jacque Butler has been named Derby’s new City Attorney. She will begin her position with Derby on Dec. 2. Butler is returning after previously serving as the Derby City Attorney for nearly 10 years from 2013 through 2023. She most recently worked as Deputy City Attorney for the City of Wichita, overseeing large capital improvement project contracts and serving as counsel to the Wichita Airport Authority. Butler replaces Jacqueline Kelly, who will begin serving as a Sedgwick County District Court Judge in 2025. In addition to her prior service in Derby, Butler has worked in private practice, as an in-house attorney at Kansas State University, and as the Larned City Attorney. Raised in Kinsley, Butler earned her juris doctorate degree at Washburn University. She resides in Derby and is the proud mother of two daughters with her husband, Michael.

The City of Derby is seeking a Benefits Manager. $25.75/hour, DOQ with excellent benefits What you will need: - Bachelor's degree. - Three years benefit coordination, experience coordinating a wellness program, and health plan administration. - Knowledge of principles and practices of wellness and insurance. - Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding employee benefits including FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, and COBRA. Learn more and apply at www.derbyks.com/jobs. #workforderby

The National Recreation and Park Association designates July as Park and Recreation Month every year. The City of Derby regularly participates in honoring this designation. The goal of Park and Recreation Month is to promote the great opportunities and resources that local park and recreation agencies provide and to let the public know that July is a great time to get out and see all of the incredible things happening in their communities. Thank you to our Parks staff for all they do to keep Derby looking awesome! #parkandrecmonth #derbyproud

This week we celebrate Water Week. The goal of Water Week is to promote and recognize water and wastewater professionals and the vital role water plays in our daily lives. Thank you to our water and wastewater professionals who are on call 24/7 to ensure the safety and quality of our drinking water.

We're thrilled to see Derby, Kansas City Hall investing not only in their facility but also in their staff and community! The upgrades performed to their lobby created a safer and more productive work environment, while enhancing the overall visitor experience. We can't wait for everyone to enjoy the stunning new lobby as much as we do! ?? #TeamCCS #InteriorRemodel #DerbyPride

The City of Derby is seeking a part-time Communications Specialist who is an energetic self-starter with event planning and management experience along with marketing and communications experience. $22.20 per hour | Open until filled 29-hour work week, some nights and weekends required. Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/guZx_D6c. #workforderby

Who doesn't love a good animal story? Learn how a Derby police officer made a family's day.

Learn more about Derby's new (and first-ever) Fire Training Chief, BJ Parsons. He has been with the department for nearly 20 years and has led training efforts leading up to this full-time opportunity.

The City of Derby has named Jonathan Marr as Derby Fire & Rescue's first Fire Marshal and BJ Parsons, Derby Fire Captain, as Derby's first Fire Training Chief. Congratulations to these two on their new positions. Learn more at Derbyks.com/news.