Burlington County, NJ Civil Service Jobs & Employers
Local civil service jurisdictions in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Burlington County has 35 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions, starting with Burlington County government itself. Alongside the county, 34 local employers in the county participate in New Jersey's civil service system: 17 municipalities, 4 public libraries, 1 housing authority, 2 municipal utilities authorities, 9 fire districts, 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 Burlington County is the same title you would find in any other civil service jurisdiction.
To find a local government job in Burlington 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 Burlington County
County Government (1)
Municipalitys (17)
- Beverly
- Bordentown City
- Bordentown Township
- Burlington City
- Burlington Township
- Cinnaminson Township
- Delanco Township
- Delran Township
- Edgewater Park Township
- Florence Township
- Maple Shade
- Moorestown Township
- Mount Holly Township
- Mount Laurel Township
- Pemberton Township
- Riverside Township
- Willingboro Township
Public Librarys (4)
Housing Authority (1)
Municipal Utilities Authoritys (2)
Fire Districts (9)
Board of Social Services (1)
Frequently asked questions
Is Burlington County a civil service jurisdiction?
Yes. Burlington County government is a confirmed New Jersey Title 11A civil service jurisdiction, along with 34 other local employers in the county. They hire through competitive exams and eligibility lists.
Which employers in Burlington County use civil service?
35 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions are listed for Burlington County, including 17 municipalities, 4 public libraries, 1 housing authority, 2 municipal utilities authorities, 9 fire districts, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington County town isn't listed here?
The CSC listing is complete, so a Burlington 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.
Next steps
- Learn how the NJ civil service exam works and how to apply.
- Understand how eligibility lists turn into job offers.
- See how local government civil service works across New Jersey.
- Browse the full civil service employer directory for every county.
- Read: Is your town civil service? A directory of NJ's 428 local jurisdictions.