Jefferson County Alabama: Podcast for the People Jefferson County

Jefferson County 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Day Spring Collection event is back by popular demand this Saturday April 13th from 8am to 11:30am at THREE locations:
First Baptist Church Gardendale - South, 940 Main Street, Gardendale, AL 35071
Classic Car Motoring, 3900 Grants Mill Road, Irondale, AL 35210
City of Bessemer Public Works Laydown Yard, 1205 15th Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
Hana Berres, with the Stormwater Department stopped by briefly to share with us the importance of the communities participation and how the disposing of hazardous wastes properly affects our safety.
 
For more details including the list of items that will be accepted and additional information log on to jccal.org or check our upcoming events on our Facebook page for the flyer.


Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

Margaret Tanner, Deputy Director in Jefferson County's Environmental Services Department stopped by Jefferson County's Podcast for the People to give valuable information, insight on career advancement and specific details on the Water Reclamation Facility Operator Apprenticeship position where applications are currently being accepted.

Learn all about how securing a job as a Water Reclamation Facility Operator Apprentice can set the path for a rewarding career in Environmental Services including gaining the knowledge and skills that will help scale competitive pay in any similar field across the nation.

Minimum Qualifications are High School Diploma and Driver's License. Also, current High School Seniors with an interest in biology, chemistry and math are also encouraged to prepare now and apply as the position will not begin until the latter part of May 2024.
 
Log on to www.jobsquest.org or call 205-325-5249.
Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

With primary elections just around the corner, now is the time to make sure you are voter ready. In this episode we talk to Chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Registrars about what people need to know and where they can check their information. Pro Tip: visit Alabama Votes or our website jccal.org for helpful links. 
Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

In this episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, Jefferson County's Information Technology Security Officer, Cedric Norfleet, Jr. discusses crucial tips on how to prevent against the phishing which is a fraudulent practice used by sending emails or other messages from scammers pretending to be reputable companies such as retailers (Amazon, Target, etc.)  in order to make individuals reveal personal information such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Top Three Preventative Tips against the Dangers of Phishing
1. Do NOT click on any suspicious links - Phishing emails usually come with double letters and misspelled words. If you are unsure about an email, go to companies website and verify. It does NOT hurt to leave a link unopened. 
2. Do NOT disclose sensitive information - Most times phishing emails will tell you that the message is URGENT and could result in outcome beyond your control. 

3. Verify the legitimacy of emails and calls - Be aware of these tactics used in an attempt to steal information from you including your consent through AI generated voice measures (vishing). If you receive an email or phone call requesting sensitive information or immediate action, independently verify the request through official channels before responding.

Be sure to report all phishing emails as spam and to your computer's spyware.

We appreciate our Jefferson County's IT Team actively working to help enhance our security measures and providing awareness  of these threats especially among our elderly community, who can often be a target long after the holiday season.


Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

Land Development in Jefferson County can be a long grueling process sometimes filled with disappointment when you are unaware of pre-existing challenges that could prevent projects from being approved before the Jefferson County Commission. 

Jefferson County Zoning Administrator Michael Morrison joins us in this episode to provide insight and tips that land developers, or those who have projects in mind, should be aware of that will same them time and resources on the front end when faced with zoning regulations.

For more information contact Jefferson County Department of Development Services
at 205-325-5321 or email contact_zoning@jccal.org
Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org

In this episode of Jefferson County's Podcast for the People, we take a look at how the Human Resources Department is impacting the workforce by adding value to all employees who come on board with Jefferson County. Chief Human Resources Officer Melody Banks tells us about her role as she leads with a dedicated team, she also  gives us an up close look at what potential employees can expect when they apply for positions posted weekly on our social media platforms as well as how they can prepare for opportunities that open. We also learn how the HR Department is reshaping their team to increase retention within the County structure and much more! 

For all job openings and postings be sure to log on to www.jobsquest.org or contact 205.325.5249. 
Have an idea for a County podcast? Contact the Director of Public Information, Helen Hays at haysh@jccal.org