Buyer I (City of Mobile)

Buyer I (City of Mobile) Salary See Position Description Location Mobile County, AL Job Type 01-Full-time Permanent Job Number #41971-0326 Department City of Mobile Division ADMIN-Procurement Opening Date 03/10/2026 Closing Date 3/23/2026 11:59 PM Central Max Number of Applicants 275 Description Benefits Questions General Information This is standardized detailed work in the procurement of materials, equipment and supplies for a local governmental agency. Jurisdiction Starting Salary City of Mobile $47,000 Requirements Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, supplemented by college level courses in business administration, accounting, purchasing or related subjects and a minimum of one year purchasing experience; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement May be required to possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Description For details, please see Class Specifications | BUYER I | 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 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 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 05 Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in the procurement of materials, equipment and supplies. 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 06 How many college-level courses do you have in business administration, accounting, or purchasing? None 1

• 3 4•6 7•9 10 or more 07 Describe your work experience purchasing materials, equipment and supplies.

If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below. 08 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. 09 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. 10 Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years? Yes No Required Question Employer Mobile County Personnel Board Address P.O. Box 66794 1809 Government Street Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794 Phone 251 470-7727 Website http://www.personnelboard.org