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Public Works Assistant Superintendent

Mobile County Personnel Board
Mobile, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Assistant Superintendent position at Mobile County Personnel Board?

General Information

This is administrative and responsible supervisory work in assisting the Public Works Superintendent in directing the operations of the public works department.

Jurisdiction Yearly Salary City of Prichard $39,312 - $60,996

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, college level coursework in engineering, business administration, public administration or closely related area, preferably a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years responsible supervisory experience in public works operations; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Description

For details, please see the Class Specifications | PUBLIC WORKS ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT | Class Spec Details.

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal-opportunity employers

Benefits

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

  • 10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
  • 10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
  • 12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
  • Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
  • Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee Credit Union
  • Promotion by competitive exam
  • Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
  • Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

  • High School or GED
  • 1 year of college
  • 2 years of college
  • Associate Degree
  • 3 years of college
  • 4 years of college
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
  • Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
  • Master's degree
  • Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
  • Juris Doctor
  • Doctoral degree

05

Have you successfully completed college-level coursework in engineering, business administration, public administration or a closely related field?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of responsible supervisory experience you have in public works operations.

  • None
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • 1 year and 6 months
  • 2 years
  • 2 years and 6 months
  • 3 years
  • 3 years and 6 months
  • 4 years
  • 4 years and 6 months
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • 11 years
  • 12 years or more

07

Describe your experience organizing, coordinating, and supervising various operational activities of public works, including solid waste operations, street maintenance, and sewer cleaning. If you have no experience, enter "none" in the blank space below.

08

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in issuing and reviewing bids and work contracts for accuracy and completeness.

  • None
  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • 1 year and 6 months
  • 2 years
  • 2 years and 6 months
  • 3 years
  • 3 years and 6 months
  • 4 years
  • 4 years and 6 months
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • 11 years
  • 12 years or more

09

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.

  • I am not a veteran, or I was discharged under less than honorable conditions.
  • I am an honorably discharged veteran.
  • I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran. (more than 10%)
  • I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran. ( more than 10%)
  • I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

10

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

11

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

Salary : $39,312 - $60,996

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