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Public Health Nurse III
Salary
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Location
Mobile County, AL
Job Type
01-Full-time Permanent
Job Number
#42421-0526
Department
Mobile County Health Department
Division
Health Department
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
General Information
KIND OF WORK: This is supervisory work in directing a moderately complex public health nursing program or in practicing in-depth nursing in an area of specialty.
Jurisdiction Yearly Salary
Mobile County Health Department $53,085 - $83,865
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Completion of an accredited nursing program leading to certification as a Registered Nurse and a minimum of one year experience at the level of Public Health Nurse II; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Alabama; must be willing to furnish own automobile and possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.
Description
For more information, please see Class Specifications | PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE III | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com)
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
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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Public Health Nurse III requires a valid drivers license from your state of residence. NOTE: A valid drivers license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your drivers license to ensure it is current. While attachment of a valid drivers license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid drivers license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid drivers license?
04
This position requires that you be willing to furnish your own automobile. Are you willing to comply with this requirement?
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Public Health Nurse III requires completion of an accredited nursing program leading to certification as a Registered Nurse. Have you completed of an accredited nursing program leading to certification as a Registered Nurse?
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The Public Health Nurse III requires one year experience at the level of Public Health Nurse II, or two years experience as a Registered Nurse. Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have as a Registered Nurse.
07
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.
08
Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have in a Public Health program.
09
Describe your experience supervising the work of others, including the number of employees supervised and their titles. If you have no supervisory experience, write "None" in the blank space below.
10
Describe a time when you successfully implemented a public health initiative. What were the challenges and outcomes? If you have no experience in this area, write "None" in the blank space below.
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How do you approach building trust and rapport with diverse communities? If you have no experience in this area, write "None" in the blank space below.
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Describe your experience managing or working with budgets in a health program. If you have no experience in this area, write "None" in the blank space below.
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What methods do you use to educate patients about preventive health measures and ensure they understand their treatment plans? If you have no experience in this area, write "None" in the blank space below.
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Discuss your public speaking experience. If you have no experience in this area, enter "None" in the blank space below
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Discuss an example of how you have advocated for a patients rights in a public health setting. If you have no experience in this area, write "None" in the blank space below.
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Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your Veteran status.
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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 | $53,085–$83,865 Per Year |