County Parks/Wildlife Manager (Mobile County)

City Of Mobile

  • Mobile, AL
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Attainment of a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in park management, horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry conservation or related field, and a minimum of one year experience in a related field, including supervisory or administrative experience in a park, wildlife or related system; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. 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).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMobile, AL

    Description

    County Parks/Wildlife Manager (Mobile County)

    Salary

    See Position Description

    Location

    Mobile County, AL

    Job Type

    01-Full-time Permanent

    Job Number

    #42874-0826

    Department

    Mobile County Commission

    Division

    Admin-Mobile County Parks and Recreation

    Opening Date

    08/13/2026

    Closing Date

    8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

    • Description
    • Benefits
    • Questions

    General Information

    This is administrative work in directing the operations of Mobile County parks and the wildlife refuge.

    JurisdictionYearly Salary Mobile County$61,561

    Requirements

    Minimum Qualification Requirements

    Attainment of a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in park management, horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry conservation or related field, and a minimum of one year experience in a related field, including supervisory or administrative experience in a park, wildlife or related system; 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 more information, please see Class Specifications | COUNTY PARKS/WILDLIFE MANAGER | 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 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

    The County Parks/Wildlife Manager requires a valid drivers license from your state of residence. NOTE: 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 attachment of a valid drivers license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid drivers license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid drivers license?

    • Yes
    • No

    05

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

    • 8th grade
    • 9th grade
    • 10th grade
    • 11th grade
    • 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

    06

    Do you have a college degree in park management, horticulture, landscape architecture, or forestry conservation?

    • Yes
    • No

    07

    Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your supervisory or administrative experience in a park, wildlife or related system.

    • 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

    08

    Please describe how you have approved and directed programs for all age groups, including any comprehensive athletic and sports programs. If you have no experience approving and directing comprehensive programs, write "None" in the space below.

    09

    Describe your supervisory or administrative experience in a park, wildlife or related system. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

    10

    Describe your experience maintaining revenue, inventory and budget records. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

    11

    Provide details of your work experience that demonstrate a good knowledge of the principles and practices of natural resource conservation in public parks and outdoor recreation areas. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

    12

    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.

    13

    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.

    14

    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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