It is the policy of the City of Birmingham to provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sex, race, colour, creed, national origin or disability. Equal Employment Opportunity concerns should be directed to the Director of Human Resources Human Resources at 205-254-2819 for further investigation and resolution. Most positions in the city are filled by the Jefferson County Personnel Committee. The Staff Council is a national performance system responsible for the recruitment and examination of candidates. It maintains lists of candidates eligible for employment. Urban vacancies are filled by these lists. For more information on staff counseling, application procedures and vacancies in the benefits system, please call 205-279-3500.