Water and Sewer Operations Manager (Mobile Area Water and Sewer)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Mobile County, AL
Job Type
01-Full-time Permanent
Job Number
#42415-0526
Department
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System
Division
Mobile Water/Sewer Service
Opening Date
05/28/2026
Closing Date
6/25/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants
275
General Information
This is supervisory and administrative work in directing the activities associated with the operations and/or maintenance of water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, fleet vehicles and equipment, facility grounds, and easements within the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System.
JurisdictionStarting SalaryMobile Area Water and Sewer System$75,008 - $100,877
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Attainment of a minimum of a bachelors degree from a recognized college or university in business administration, industrial management, environmental engineering, civil engineering, construction technology, or closely related field, and a minimum of three years highly responsible operational, administrative and supervisory experience in a water or sewer system; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Special Requirement
Must possess a valid drivers license from state of residence.
Description
For details, please see Class Specifications | WATER AND SEWER OPERATIONS 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
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?
02
Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
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?
04
The Water and Sewer Operations Manager position 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?
05
Are you willing to work a flexible schedule that may include after-hours assignments?
06
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
07
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have performing highly responsible operational, administrative and supervisory work in a water or sewer system.
08
Describe your operational, administrative, and supervisory experience within a water or sewer system - highlighting the scope of your responsibilities, the teams you oversaw, and the systems or processes you managed. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
09
Describe the steps you take to ensure cost effective, high quality, and timely field operations - including how you monitor work performance, maintain accurate records, and hold staff accountable to operational standards. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
10
Describe your experience inspecting construction for compliance standards - including specific examples of projects you inspected, the types of compliance standards you evaluated, and the amount of time you spent in the field performing these inspections. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
11
Describe your experience managing a fleet of vehicles and equipment - including the fleet size, the types of vehicles and equipment you oversaw, the number and titles of personnel you supervised, and the annual fleet budget for which you were responsible. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
12
Describe the steps you would take to ensure proper safety on the jobsite. Include your experience with setting up traffic controls that are compliant with the Uniform Traffic Control Manual and OSHA safety regulations. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
13
Describe your experience participating in personnel selection - including your role in screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
14
Describe your experience directing and evaluating the work of water and sewer repair crews - including how you planned daily assignments, oversaw field operations, and assessed crew performance. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
15
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.
16
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.
17
Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
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