Assistant City Clerk (City of Mobile)

City Of Mobile

  • Mobile, AL
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    Attainment of a minimum of a bachelors degree from a recognized college or university in public administration, business administration or closely related field and a minimum of three years responsible administrative experience involving the development of office methods and procedures, supervision and difficult public contact; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have supervising employees, including assigning or reviewing work, training employees, evaluating performance, or coordinating staff activities.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMobile, AL

    Description

    Assistant City Clerk (City of Mobile)

    Salary

    See Position Description

    Location

    Mobile County, AL

    Job Type

    01-Full-time Permanent

    Job Number

    #42957 - 0826

    Department

    City of Mobile

    Division

    Executive - City Clerks Office

    Opening Date

    09/03/2026

    Closing Date

    9/24/2026 11:59 PM Central

    Max Number of Applicants

    275

    • Description
    • Benefits
    • Questions

    General Information

    This is responsible administrative work assisting the City Clerk with statutory duties, election management, and providing support to the City Council.

    JurisdictionStarting Salary City of Mobile$73,304

    Requirements

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

    Attainment of a minimum of a bachelors degree from a recognized college or university in public administration, business administration or closely related field and a minimum of three years responsible administrative experience involving the development of office methods and procedures, supervision and difficult public contact; 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 Class Specifications | ASSISTANT CITY CLERK (MOBILE) | Class Spec Details

    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 specific benefits associated with this position will be provided at a later time.

    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
    • Bachelors degree
    • Bachelors degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Masters Degree
    • Bachelors degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
    • Masters degree
    • Masters degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
    • Juris Doctor
    • Doctoral degree

    05

    Have you completed college-level coursework in business administration or a related field?

    • Yes
    • No

    06

    Do you possess a valid drivers license? A valid drivers license is one that is not expired. Please check the expiration date on your drivers license to ensure it is current. While an attachment of a valid drivers license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid drivers license at the point of hire.

    • Yes
    • No

    07

    Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of responsible administrative experience you have with the development, implementation, or improvement of office methods, procedures, policies, or administrative processes.

    • 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

    08

    Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have supervising employees, including assigning or reviewing work, training employees, evaluating performance, or coordinating staff activities.

    • 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 the amount of experience you have researching records and state and local laws.

    • 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

    10

    Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have with municipal government.

    • 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

    11

    Describe the experience you have with municipal elections, election records, voting procedures, or other election-related activities, including the types of documents or records you handled, the types of inquiries or issues you addressed, and your level of responsibility. If you have no experience in this area, write "None" in the blank space below.

    12

    Describe your experience preparing agendas, budgets, and legal notices. If you have no experience in this area, write "None" in the blank space below.

    13

    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.

    14

    Please provide details regarding your/your spouses Veterans 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.

    15

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

    • Yes
    • No

    Required Question

    Employer Mobile Civil Service

    Address P.O. Box 66794

    1809 Government Street

    Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794

    Phone 251 470-7727

    Website http://www.personnelboard.org

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