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Bergen County, NJ Civil Service Jobs & Employers

Local civil service jurisdictions in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Bergen County has 50 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions, starting with Bergen County government itself. Alongside the county, 49 local employers in the county participate in New Jersey's civil service system: 21 municipalities, 1 school district, 20 public libraries, 1 housing authority, 1 municipal utilities authority, 4 boards of health, and 1 board of social services.

Every employer listed below hires through the same civil service process the state uses: you take a competitive exam for the title you want, your score places you on an eligibility list, and the employer appoints from the top of that list. The underlying job specifications — duties, minimum qualifications, and salary ranges — are the same statewide titles used across New Jersey, so a title you qualify for in Bergen County is the same title you would find in any other civil service jurisdiction.

To find a local government job in Bergen County, start by identifying the title you qualify for, watch for the exam announcement, and apply during the open filing period. Some non-competitive and unclassified local titles are filled without an exam, but most competitive positions require passing the test and being reachable on the list.

Civil service employers in Bergen County

County Government (1)

Municipalitys (21)

School District (1)

Public Librarys (20)

Housing Authority (1)

Municipal Utilities Authority (1)

Board of Healths (4)

Board of Social Services (1)

Frequently asked questions

Is Bergen County a civil service jurisdiction?

Yes. Bergen County government is a confirmed New Jersey Title 11A civil service jurisdiction, along with 49 other local employers in the county. They hire through competitive exams and eligibility lists.

Which employers in Bergen County use civil service?

50 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions are listed for Bergen County, including 21 municipalities, 1 school district, 20 public libraries, 1 housing authority, 1 municipal utilities authority, 4 boards of health, and 1 board of social services. Each is listed on this page with a link to its profile.

How do I get a local government job in Bergen County?

Find the civil service title you qualify for, watch for its exam announcement, and apply during the open filing period. Passing the exam places you on an eligibility list; the employer appoints from the top of that list. The same statewide job specifications and salary ranges apply across every civil service jurisdiction.

What if my Bergen County town isn't listed here?

The CSC listing is complete, so a Bergen County municipality that does not appear is not currently a Title 11A civil service jurisdiction. It hires under its own personnel rules. You can confirm any specific employer with the civil service status lookup.

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