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Personnel Board of Jefferson County
Personnel Board of Jefferson County
5,001 – 10,000 Employees
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Personnel Board of Jefferson County is a public-sector human resources agency serving Jefferson County, Alabama. It administers the civil service Merit system for 18 city governments, the Jefferson County Commission, and other countywide agencies, supporting nearly 8,000 merit-system employees across fields including public safety, public works, information technology, medical services, engineering, and city management. Its work covers public-sector recruitment and job postings, examinations and employment registers, salary schedules and pay plans, performance management, personnel rules, appeals, training resources, and related administrative services for participating agencies. For job seekers, the Board is a central source for employment opportunities and civil service processes across Jefferson County’s member governments and agencies.
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Assistant Utilities Operations Manager in Bessemer

Support Bessemer’s electric and water utility operations through project oversight, budget administration, staff leadership, safety, and regulatory compliance. This full-time onsite role works with the Utilities Operations Manager to maintain efficient and reliable services.

USUnited StatesALAlabama
$79,331 – $123,073 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredOperations

Description

  • Assist the Utilities Operations Manager with daily oversight of the Utilities Department
  • Provide operational guidance and strategic leadership across electric and water utility functions
  • Contribute to infrastructure planning while maintaining regulatory compliance
  • Help prepare, monitor, and administer the departmental budget
  • Review expenditure reports, monitor spending, and maintain alignment between the budget and operational priorities
  • Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of electric and water utility projects
  • Oversee infrastructure enhancements, maintenance planning, and system upgrades
  • Allocate assignments, assess employee performance, provide coaching, and enforce departmental policies and procedures
  • Lead the design and delivery of training on utility equipment, safety practices, and service standards
  • Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and objectives supporting efficiency, emergency readiness, and organizational development
  • Work with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory agencies to address service issues, coordinate projects, and support customer satisfaction
  • Assess equipment, tools, and resource requirements for safe and effective field operations
  • Track industry practices, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies to support ongoing improvement
  • Pursue professional development and represent the department at industry and community meetings

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university
  • Experience supervising employees, including conducting performance reviews, addressing deficiencies, recommending discipline, and providing hiring recommendations
  • Experience working for a private or public utility under state safety rules, National Safety Codes, OSHA guidelines, and/or ADEM guidelines
  • Experience managing or designing distribution construction projects, including working with engineers to define specifications for new power or water distribution systems
  • Experience planning and delivering safety and training sessions
  • Experience managing an annual budget, including reviewing and approving supply, material, and equipment purchases and preparing bid specifications
  • Ability to occasionally perform moderate physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, balancing, and climbing
  • Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employer-sponsored pension retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Vacation leave

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