Electrician

Position: (Hot Jobs) Electrician I
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Mobile County, AL
Job Type: 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary
Job Number: #
Department: Multiple Agencies
Opening Date: 12/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous

General Information
This is skilled electrical work performing various tasks at or above the journeyman level.
JURISDICTION YEARLY RATE

MOBILE COUNTY $48,091 - $76,882
* CITY OF MOBILE $40,528 - $64,790
CITY OF PRICHARD $25,344 - $39,312
CITY OF CHICKASAW $27,276 - $42,312
MOBILE AREA WATER & SEWER SYST $44,658 - $71,394
MOBILE HOUSING AUTHORITY $45,775 - $73,178
PRICHARD WATER WORKS & SEWER BOARD $43,569 - $69,652

* Amended 10/11/2025
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, completion of a trade school or apprenticeship program in electrical work and a minimum of one year journeyman level electrical experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a Journeyman Electrician certificate from the Board of Electrical Examiners;
Mobile Area Water and Sewer System requires a Master Electrician certificate. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. May be required to possess a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement, if applicable.

Description

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Important Information
All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a Job Opps 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 Merit 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.
For information on Veterans Preference points,

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 County Personnel Board at .

Adam Bourne, Personnel 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 Electrician I requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence.
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* NOTE:

A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current.
**** While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05

Electrician I requires possession of a Journeyman or Master Electrician Certificate from the Board of Electrical Examiners.

Do you possess a Journeyman or Master Electrician Certificate from the Board of Electrical Examiners?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a Master Electrician Certificate from the Board of Electrical Examiners?

• Yes
• No

07

Electrician I requires high school graduation, or General Educational Development exam (GED). 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…