General Information

This is skilled inspectional work in the enforcement of established codes, ordinances and licenses.

JurisdictionsYearly SalaryCity of Chickasaw

$28,644 - $44,436City of Citronelle$44,553 - $71,224City of Bayou La Batre$39,126 - $62,549Town of Mount Vernon$34,601 - $55,316City of Creola$38,046 - $60,823

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Completion of two years of trade school or college course work in the building and construction trades and a minimum of three years experience at the journeyman level in one of the construction trades; 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 | CODE INSPECTOR | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps 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.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

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 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits

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

Yes
No

02

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

Yes
No

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?

Yes
No

04

Do you possess a valid driver's license? 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 an attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you must produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire.

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
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
Master's degree
Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
Juris Doctor
Doctoral degree

06

Have you completed a minimum of two years of trade school or college coursework in the building and construction trades?

Yes
No

07

Do you have a minimum of three years experience at the journeyman level in one of the construction trades?

Yes
No

08

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have at the journeyman level in the construction trades.

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

Describe your experience at the journeyman level in the construction trades. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.

10

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.

11

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.

12

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

Yes
No
Required Question

Code Inspector

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