Administrative Support Assistant (Mobile Area Water and Sewer System)

Salary: See Position Description Location : Mobile County, AL Job Type: 01-Full-time Permanent Job Number: #42502-0526 Department: Mobile Area Water and Sewer System Division: Mobile Water/Sewer Service Opening Date: 06/02/2026 Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Central Max Number of Applicants: 275 General Information This is varied and responsible administrative support and complex secretarial work under the leadership of executive level staff members. JurisdictionStarting SalaryMobile Area Water and Sewer System$48,092 Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Attainment of a minimum of an associate's degree from a recognized college or university in public administration, business administration, secretarial science, office management or related field. And a minimum of one year responsible administrative experience, at the level of an Office Assistant II or III, Secretary III or higher, preferably in local government; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Description For details, please see Important Information All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. 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 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 accumulation12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)Retirement plansEmployee Credit UnionPromotion by competitive examPeriodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increasesOpportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs 01 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? YesNo 02 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? YesNo 03 Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? YesNo 04 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed. 8th grade9th grade10th grade11th gradeHigh School or GED1 year of college2 years of collegeAssociate Degree3 years of college4 years of collegeBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's DegreeBachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)Master's degreeMaster's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degreeJuris DoctorDoctoral degree 05 Do you possess a minimum of an associate's degree from a recognized college or university in public administration, business administration, secretarial science, office management, or a related field? YesNo 06 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have performing responsible administrative support and complex secretarial work. None6 months1 year1 year and 6 months2 years2 years and 6 months3 years3 years and 6 months4 years4 years and 6 months5 years6 years7 years8 years9 years10 years11 years12 years 07 Describe your experience performing responsible administrative support and complex secretarial work.If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below. 08 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration. I am not a veteran.I am not an honorably discharged veteran.I am an honorably discharged veteran.I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran. 09 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. 10 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? YesNo Required Question