Compliance Governance Manager - Jefferson

Job Summary

The Jefferson County Commission is seeking to fill an immediate opening for a Compliance Governance Manager. The Compliance Governance Manager, serving in the capacity of Configuration Manager for the Jeff Co Way, functions as Jefferson County’s central coordinating resource for enterprise governance configuration, documentation control, and standards administration under the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer. In this expanded role, the incumbent applies the core competencies of the Compliance BPM, policy development, internal controls, risk assessment, auditing, investigation, and corrective‑action planning to the broader enterprise governance environment, ensuring that all County standards, procedures, contracts, and work instructions are developed, maintained, and administered in alignment with Compliance Office direction within a consistent and compliant configuration framework.

Operating with professional discretion within established compliance governance parameters, the Configuration Manager supports oversight of the Countywide standards catalogue, assists in maintaining configuration baselines, and helps ensure that governance documentation meets statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements. The role carries enterprise‑level responsibilities and may coordinate and manage contract resources and consultants supporting documentation modernization, configuration management, and continuous‑improvement initiatives. The position is a key component of the Jeff Co Way governance model and is responsible for supporting documentation integrity, reducing compliance risk, promoting audit readiness, and facilitating Countywide alignment with enterprise standards and operational expectations.

This is an onsite position located within Birmingham, AL.

Target Close Date: 02/13/2026
Pay Grade: Grade 34
Type: Full time

Jefferson County Commission 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 County Commission structures pay based on a defined pay grade with an established pay range and 10‑pay step system with regular step progression through the pay range. The pay grade for this position is a Grade 34 with a pay range of $99,236 to $153,961.

Jefferson County Commission is a service‑oriented local government committed to supporting a successful, thriving community for all who live and work within Jefferson County, Alabama. Guided by a transparent and accountable strategic plan—our promise to the citizens of Jefferson County—the County delivers essential public services through more than 2,000 employees across 26 departments. Our workforce brings diverse knowledge, skills, and perspectives, working collaboratively to provide effective, high‑quality services that strengthen the community and contribute to long‑term economic prosperity and quality of life for our residents.

Employment with Jefferson County is grounded in “The Jeff Co Way,” the organizational principle that shapes the County and its operations, decision‑making, and service to the public. The Jeff Co Way reflects the County’s core values of transparency, inclusion, integrity, innovation, energetic service, and safety, and serves as both a behavioral and ethical compass alongside the Code of Ethical Behavior.

Rooted in principles of Lean Management, it emphasizes continuous improvement, accountability, ethical conduct, and efficient service delivery and encourages employees to do the right thing, speak up, learn from experience, and support one another. Jefferson County offers a professional environment that values teamwork, employee growth, and public accountability, along with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a secure retirement system; providing not just a career, but meaningful work that makes a difference in the community.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law or Legal Studies, Organizational Leadership, Human Resources,…