Architectural Historian/Surveyor II (City of Mobile)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Mobile County, AL
Job Type
01-Full-time Permanent
Job Number
#42847-0726
Department
City of Mobile
Division
BLDMOB-Historic Development
Opening Date
08/04/2026
Closing Date
8/13/2026 1:03 PM Central
General Information
This is advanced work in researching, surveying and evaluating buildings and residences for historical significance and promoting their preservation for the Historic Development Commission.
JurisdictionAnnual Starting Salary RangeCity of Mobile $51,879 - $64,790
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Attainment of a minimum of a masters degree from a recognized college or university in architectural history, historic preservation, art history or closely related area, and a minimum of three years experience in historical research and surveying; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
Description
For details, please see the Class Specifications | ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN/SURVEYOR II | 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
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Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?
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?
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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?
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Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
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Do you have a college degree in architectural history, historic preservation, art history or related degree?
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Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in historical research and surveying.
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Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have preparing comprehensive reports using court records, tax assessments, archives, newspapers, and photographs.
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Discuss your experience conducting field surveys to compile historical and architectural data. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
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Describe any work-related experience you have providing advice and assistance to architectural review boards regarding the historical significance of buildings and residences. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below.
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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.
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Please provide details regarding your/your spouses Veterans 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.
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Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?
Required Question
Employer Mobile Civil Service
Address P.O. Box 66794
1809 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama, 36660-1794
Phone 251 470-7727
Website http://www.personnelboard.org
| Location | Mobile, AL |
| Salary | $51,879–$64,790 Per Year |