VECTOR CONTROL AREA MANAGER (Mobile County Health Department)

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Mobile County, AL
Job Type: 01-Full-time Permanent
Job Number: #42541-0626
Department: Mobile County Health Department
Division: Health Department
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 2:08 PM Central


General Information
This is responsible supervisory and field work in performing and coordinating vector control efforts.

Jurisdiction Yearly SalaryMobile County Health Department$50,527 - $80,775
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of three years responsible experience in vector control activities; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must, within one year of employment, possess a Commercial Applicator's Permit in the category of Public Health and Ground and/or Aerial Application by the State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and a valid Alabama boat operator (vessel) license.

Description


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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.


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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 Vector Control Area Manager position requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence. ****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


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


The Vector Control Area Manager must, within one year of employment, possess a Commercial Applicator's Permit in the category of Public Health and Ground and/or Aerial Application by the State of Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries and a valid Alabama boat operator (vessel) license. Are you willing to comply with this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07


The Vector Control Area Manager position requires a minimum of three years responsible experience in vector control activities, such as, supervising/leading vector control work crews, investigating vector complaints, directing, supervising treatment and elimination of mosquito breeding areas, etc.Describe, in detail, your relevant experience.If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
08


Describe your work experience preparing and submitting daily activity and field reports. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
09


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.

10


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.
11


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

• Yes
• No

Required Question