Facilities and Event Manager – City of Birmingham Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Facilities and Event Manager – City of Birmingham The Personnel Board of Jefferson County Jefferson County, AL Job Details Full-time $88,462 – $137,217 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications Management Construction painting Facilities management Mid-level Driver’s License Supervising experience Electrical experience Bachelor’s degree HVAC Budgeting Full Job Description

TARGET CLOSE DATE

05/23/2025

PAY GRADE:

Grade 34

TYPE:

Full time

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Birmingham is seeking to hire a Facilities and Event Manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee the production of sporting, entertainment, or exhibition events. Employees in this job class plan and oversee short and long-term maintenance of the facility, and coordinate with multiple departments and organizations about event planning, management, supplies, safety, and the maintenance of materials. Facilities and Event Managers are responsible for monitoring inventories, preparing and managing the department budget, and supervising staff. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and for conformance with department policy and practice.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The City of Birmingham provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: Birmingham $88,462 – $137,217 MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver’s license. Experience developing and monitoring departmental and/or division budgets. Experience supervising personnel involved with facility management (e.g., preventative maintenance, emergency response, repairs, plumbing, gas, electrical, HVAC, painting). Experience supervising personnel involved with event operations (e.g., event planning, event facilitation, set-up/tear-down, action plans, contingency plans).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Merit System agencies. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection processes. Bachelor’s degree in area related to facility and/or event management (e.g., Business Administration, Management, Logistics, Operations Management). Experience as an upper-level supervisor (i.e., supervisor of supervisors).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES

Performs general administrative duties including reviewing/producing reports, letters, and other types of written correspondence, attending meetings, conferences, addressing complaints/concerns etc. as needed to maintain appropriate documentation, developing of job standards, ensure up-to-date processes and the efficient operation of the department. Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits. Provides service to internal and/or external customers. Manages and oversees sporting, entertainment, or exhibition events and programs events by coordinating day-of, and post event activities. Plans and schedules sporting, entertainment, or exhibition events and programs by booking rooms and/or event space, managing pre-event activities, and coordinating with the event setup crew. Coordinates/Assists other departments regarding event set-up and take down as well as moving of office equipment and furniture. Plans and oversees work on short and long-range goals involving maintenance repairs to equipment and facilities, renovations of facilities, and construction of new facilities. Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department. Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines. Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed within employer-owned facilities such as offices and event facilities. Work involves the use of office and communication equipment such as computers, copiers, phones, and two-way radios. Work may require exposure to live electrical circuits and working at various heights. May require working with angry/irate customers and working nights and weekends.

EEO STATEMENT

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 operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at 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 accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE:

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

DISCLAIMER

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.