About JobsQuest
JobsQuest is the career site serving the 17 city governments and five county-wide government agencies of the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, Alabama Merit System. At JobsQuest, you'll find meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in a wide array of exciting fields and professions, including opportunities in public safety, city management and administration, information technology, finance and accounting, public works and skilled trades, engineering, and medical services, just to name a few. Through the security of a stable career with meaning and purpose, an effective work-life balance, and the reassurance of a secure and robust retirement, our employees embody our tagline, "A career. A purpose. A life."
A Meaningful Career
Within the Personnel Board Merit System, you'll find over 700 different jobs and professions to provide you a rewarding career with meaningful work and career progression opportunities. Our jobs can be found within many different professions and trades. Click on any of the groupings listed below to see the types of jobs available within the various agencies we serve.
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A Fulfilling Purpose
The Personnel Board Merit System consists of nearly 8000 employees who devote their efforts to bettering our communities through a variety of exciting career fields that provide a fulfilling sense of purpose. Working within any of our agencies, you'll know that you are making a difference. See what just a few of our employees have to say about their careers and the difference they make below.
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A Rewarding Life
As an employee within the Personnel Board Merit System, you'll embark on a career that not only brings pride but also offers the peace of mind that allows you to experience a rewarding life. Enjoy the benefits of stable employment with highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Our positions also promote a healthy work-life balance, giving you the time to savor life outside of work. Additionally, each Merit System agency provides a robust pension plan, ensuring you can continue to enjoy a fulfilling life throughout your retirement. Typical benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
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- Competitive pay based on labor market studies
- Transparent pay structure with clearly defined minimum and maximum
- Annual pay progression (5% merit raise) based on a 10-step pay structure
- Cost of living adjustments in addition to merit increases
- Paid leave - vacation and sick leave
- Health and wellness benefits (define)
- Pension retirement
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Ready to be part of the Merit System?
Take the first step to a rewarding career where you can making a meaningful difference in our community by exploring our currently available career opportunities.