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Personnel Policies and Hiring Procedures

Tuscaloosa County Personnel actions and procedures are controlled by a Civil Service Board established by Act 357 of the Alabama Legislature 1949. The Board accepts applications for the following positions during working hours 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding holidays. A Civil Service examination is required for most entry-level positions other than Auto Serviceman, Custodian and Cook. Examination schedules and current entry-level pay listings are available in the County Commission Office, located on the ground floor of the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse. Positions, other than those for which applications are accepted daily, are filled by public advertisement of the Civil Service Board on the county website.

The Tuscaloosa County Commission now offers computer-based testing by appointment. Appointments may be scheduled upon submission of application by using the link below. Please note testing is only required for certain positions.

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County Administrator: Byron Waid
Phone: (205) 464-8400
Email: personnel@tuscco.com

Human Resources Manager: Maggie Acker
Phone: (205) 464-8400

Mailing Address:

Tuscaloosa County Commission
P.O. Box 20113
Tuscaloosa, AL 35402

Office Address:

Tuscaloosa County Courthouse
714 Greensboro Avenue, Room G78
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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About Susan Jones

As the Tax Collector of Tuscaloosa County, I, Susan Jones and my staff would like to welcome you to the Tuscaloosa County website. We are here to serve the property owners and citizens of Tuscaloosa County. We are very proud of our county and feel that it is our people who make this a wonderful place to live. Thank you for visiting our website and allowing us to serve your needs as it relates to the Tax Collectors Office.

Our goal is to provide you with personalized service and to constantly improve and enhance this site to bring more services to you via the internet. Our office is dedicated to providing professional, efficient and convenient services to the taxpayers of Tuscaloosa County. Our office is responsible for collecting taxes based on each parcel’s assessment and disbursing it to the various agencies. This service is designed to offer you the following:

  • The ability to pay your taxes at your convenience at any time
  • The option to securely use a credit or debit card to pay your taxes
  • The ability to access tax related information for research or payment at any time
  • The convenience of paying your taxes from home, work or anywhere that you have access to the internet.

About Leigh Ann Fair

Leigh Ann Fair is a Tuscaloosa County native and grew up in Northport. She graduated from Tuscaloosa County High School and The University of Alabama. Leigh Ann resides in Ralph with her husband, Kevin and their two rescue pets.

Leigh Ann began working in the Tax Assessor’s Office in 2003 and served for 16 years before being elected Tax Assessor in 2018. In addition to overseeing the Tax Assessor’s Office, Leigh Ann is also a senior instructor for Auburn’s Government and Economic Development Institute. After receiving her Alabama Certified Appraiser certification, in 2010, she knew instructing would be a way to assist others in reaching their goals of being a certified business personal property appraiser. Leigh Ann continues to maintain a desire to learn and, in 2022, earned the designation of Alabama Certified Tax Administrator.

Professional/community involvements include being an active member of the Association of Alabama Tax Administrators, active member, past president, and Honorary Lifetime Member recipient, of the Alabama Association of Assessing Officials, 2021 Leadership Tuscaloosa Graduate, active member and past president of Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa and active member, former hospitality chairperson at The Word Community Church.