Personnel Board of Jefferson County

Technician

• Conduct research, surveys, and studies involving land use, demographics, housing, employment, and other planning matters to support planning and zoning decisions
• Review plans, permit applications, drawings, maps, surveys, and related submittals for compliance with applicable requirements and land development ordinances
• Provide information and technical assistance regarding zoning, permits, planning processes, flood plain, signage, and subdivision ordinances
• Serve as a liaison to community members, contractors, businesses, realtors, engineers, developers, agencies, applicants, and other stakeholders
• Receive and process license and permit applications, collect fees, and ensure departmental compliance
• Perform administrative functions, coordinate communications, and prepare and compile information and documentation for Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission meetings
• Record and dictate board meetings and notify agencies and citizens of hearings, approvals, and recommendations
• Assist Planners with day-to-day land development activities
• Make preliminary decisions on permit approval based on presented information
• Prepare and send meeting-result memos and letters to departments, City Council, and applicants

Planning Technician

General

• Plan, organize, administer, and coordinate all activities of the Fire Department
• Establish departmental policies, procedures, and regulations for firefighting, medical emergencies, rescue operations, fire prevention, fire training, and safety programs
• Prepare the department's annual budget and recommend capital improvements, including station maintenance and upgrades, fire apparatus, and specialized equipment
• Supervise all department employees directly or through subordinate supervisors
• Perform administrative duties, maintain documentation, attend meetings, update records, and write reports
• Prepare, monitor, and administer departmental or organizational budgets
• Coordinate acquisition and implementation of external funding such as grants
• Assume responsibility at emergency scenes and implement the incident command system
• Engage in professional development and maintain knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines
• Supervise and participate in public-facing trainings, tours, and community activities
• Manage department operations by developing and updating policies and procedures, evaluating programs, and researching emergency medical and fire-field trends
• Assign and distribute work, direct staff, monitor progress, and provide feedback or training

Fire Chief III

• Support the Birmingham public safety agency by receiving emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio messages in a communication center
• Enter all requests for service into the computer aided dispatch (CAD), and forward information to the Public Safety Dispatcher
• Provide information and referrals to citizens for non-emergency calls
• Operate a technological work station including multiple computer monitors, video monitors, phones, two-way-radios, etc.
• Work reviewed by the shift supervisor by playing back recorded calls and check records for accuracy and correctness

Public Safety Telecommunicator

Dispatcher

• Support public safety agencies by receiving emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio messages in a communication center.
• Enter all requests for service into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD).
• Dispatch public safety personnel as warranted.
• Provide information and referrals to citizens for non-emergency calls.
• Operate a technological workstation including multiple monitors, telephones, two-way radios, etc.
• Review work through playback of recorded calls and checking records for accuracy.

Public Safety Dispatcher

Nurse

• Perform specialized public health nursing duties in areas such as adult health, disease control, family planning, pediatrics, etc.
• Perform physical assessments and treatment according to protocol
• Perform triage, counseling, and educating patients
• Develop and review emergency management plans and operating procedures
• Train and counsel patients and families regarding medical care and treatment plans

Public Health Nurse

Human Resources

• Assist in administering the City's Employee Relations Program
• Provide guidance on organizational Rules and Regulations
• Advise employees and management on available options for resolving workplace issues
• Investigate employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and allegations of misconduct
• Prepare case files, coordinate hearing logistics, maintain hearing records, and manage post-hearing documentation
• Handle confidential and time-sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Frequent interaction with employees, managers, hearing officers, and employee representatives

Employee Relations Advisor

Business Operations

• Monitor and support the processing of personnel transactions through an automated records and information management system
• Research and resolve processing exceptions
• Ensure personnel actions comply with established policies and procedures
• Maintain the integrity of employee records and system workflows
• Coordinate complex personnel and payroll-related processes using specialized business systems
• Work collaboratively with employees across departments to ensure accurate and efficient processing of personnel actions