McKenzie County Employee Directory
Government AdministrationNorth Dakota, United States51-200 Employees
McKenzie County is a county-level government entity based in Watford City, western North Dakota, located in the Bakken Formation region. It serves residents, businesses, and visitors by delivering responsive public services and supporting responsible growth to enhance quality of life. The county's governance spans departments such as Auditor/Treasurer, Recorder/Tax Equalization, and State's Attorney to promote transparency and legal guidance, while public safety and emergency response fall under the Sheriff's Office, Correctional Facility, and Emergency Management. Infrastructure and land stewardship are maintained through Road and Bridge, Planning and Zoning, Building, Water Resource District, Weed Control, and the Landfill, supporting sustainable development. Recent collaborations include a partnership with TrainND to help county employees obtain Commercial Driver's Licenses.