Instructions for Open Competitive Employment Application

(Last update 06/30/2006)

• Employment Applications for open competitive announcements may be submitted by the general public for positions currently advertised.
• NOTE: In addition to your Employment Application, a Supplemental Questionnaire may be required. Check the Job Openings page to determine if a Supplemental Questionnaire is required for the position for which you are applying.
• The Employment Application may be downloaded for print purposes. This is a PDF document that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, get it here.
• You must submit one Application for each job announcement for which you apply.
• For completion of your Application, the announcement number, the job title and the closing date are indicated on the job announcement. The closing date is the VOID AFTER date in the upper left hand corner of the job announcement. If the VOID AFTER date says "OPEN CONTINUOUS", mark "OPEN CONTINUOUS" in the space provided.
• If you attach any additional information, be sure to include your name, the date, and the announcement number on the additional sheets.
• Be cautious in using words, phrases, abbreviations, acronyms or military jargon known only to your work specialty or location. Please spell those words or phrases out and provide any explanations you feel necessary.
• Be sure to indicate your starting and ending dates of employment (month and year). Also indicate your official job title and complete addresses for your present and past employers.
• Describe in detail all of your work experience, beginning with your present or most recent job. Be specific in your descriptions of duties and responsibilities. Include periods of unemployment, self-employment, military service, internships, volunteer and summer work. Also be sure to indicate whether employment was full-time or part-time, and if part-time, state the average number of hours worked per week. It is up to you to tell us about your related experience. If you have relevant experience, skills and abilities, but these are not indicated, they cannot be evaluated.
• For college coursework to be considered, valid transcripts must be submitted at the time of making application. Failure to submit valid transcripts at the time of application may result in disqualification. Transcripts must be either an official or student copy issued by the institution. (A legible copy of either will be accepted)
• Note: Make sure you indicate only the type of employment you will accept. Also, indicate only the agencies for which you wish to work. The agency codes are listed on the job announcement.

If you decline appointment to a position you indicated as acceptable, your name could be removed from the employment register.

• The Personnel Department staff must be able to read and understand what you submit. Be clear and concise.
• Be sure to read and sign the "Certification" section on the Application (and Supplemental Questionnaire, if required).
• Make a copy of all forms for your records. Then, return the forms to the Mobile County Personnel Department by one of the following methods:

Hand deliver to: 1809 Government Street, Mobile, Alabama

Mail to: P. O. Box 66794, Mobile, Alabama 36660-1794

Fax to: (251) 445-2219

Download an Open Competitive Employment Application