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.

Chief Building Official, Development Services

Lead Jefferson County’s building code, permitting, inspection, and staff operations. Oversee plan reviews, enforcement, official records, and Certificates of Occupancy.

Description

  • Lead the Building Division.
  • Coordinate permits, land development plan reviews, and related inspections.
  • Interpret, update, enforce, and administer state and county building codes.
  • Maintain official records and assemble evidence for court proceedings.
  • Serve as the County Building Official and Fire Code Official.
  • Sign Jefferson County Certificates of Occupancy as the primary authorized signatory.
  • Conduct and oversee inspections and enforce applicable codes and ordinances.
  • Direct plan reviews and take part in their completion.
  • Keep inspection records, calculate fees, and prepare materials for court proceedings.
  • Handle administrative work, prepare reports, maintain records, and address public concerns.
  • Research and assess codes, ordinances, notices, permitting matters, and new materials.
  • Lead staff by assigning duties, tracking work, giving feedback, and providing training.

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • International Code Council Certified Building Official certification.
  • Experience carrying out residential and commercial building inspections.
  • Ability to perform moderately strenuous tasks, including occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

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

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