Equal Opportunity Employer

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accessibility & Accommodation

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County supports the hiring and advancement of people with disabilities and is committed to policies and processes that foster equal access to job opportunities throughout the Merit System. The Personnel Board is proud to be a member of the Alabama Business Leadership Employment (ABLE) Network, Inc., a consortium of businesses throughout the state that support the employment of people with disabilities, and is pleased to enjoy a partnership with the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.

To request a medical accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.