Ocean County, NJ Civil Service Jobs & Employers
Local civil service jurisdictions in Ocean County, New Jersey.
Ocean County has 28 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions, starting with Ocean County government itself. Alongside the county, 27 local employers in the county participate in New Jersey's civil service system: 16 municipalities, 2 school districts, 1 public library, 2 municipal utilities authorities, 3 fire districts, 1 board of health, 1 board of social services, and 1 mosquito extermination commission.
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 Ocean County is the same title you would find in any other civil service jurisdiction.
To find a local government job in Ocean 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.
Pay and staffing across Ocean County
23 of Ocean County's civil service jurisdictions report pension membership. The midpoint reports a median pensionable salary of $67,000, and the spread inside one county is wide: Point Pleasant Borough reports $95,023 against $53,224 at South Toms River, a factor of 1.8. Local government pay is set by ordinance rather than a State salary schedule, which is why neighbouring towns diverge this far.
| Jurisdiction | Enrolled members | Median pensionable salary | Median service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pleasant Borough | 85 | $95,023 | 15.5 yrs |
| Seaside Park | 31 | $89,697 | 11.7 yrs |
| Brick Township | 410 | $89,128 | 11 yrs |
| Lacey Township | 129 | $86,832 | 10.8 yrs |
| Ocean County Mosquito Extermination | 14 | $79,010 | 17.2 yrs |
| Jackson Township | 235 | $77,645 | 9.5 yrs |
| Seaside Heights | 65 | $75,000 | 12.3 yrs |
| Lavallette | 46 | $70,084 | 16 yrs |
| Lakewood Fire District (1) | 52 | $69,251 | 6.5 yrs |
| Long Beach Township | 129 | $67,553 | 9.9 yrs |
| Lakewood Township | 496 | $67,149 | 7.9 yrs |
| Brick Fire District (1) | 1 | $67,000 | 27.8 yrs |
| Berkeley School District | 354 | $66,465 | 15.2 yrs |
| Brick School District | 1,371 | $65,420 | 15.3 yrs |
| Little Egg Harbor Township | 109 | $65,136 | 11.5 yrs |
| Point Pleasant Beach Borough | 71 | $64,898 | 7.5 yrs |
| Beach Haven Borough | 50 | $62,988 | 8.7 yrs |
| Berkeley Township | 229 | $60,380 | 10 yrs |
| Ocean County Board of Health | 213 | $59,545 | 7.1 yrs |
| Ocean County | 2,107 | $59,186 | 9.5 yrs |
| Beachwood Borough | 65 | $58,215 | 11.8 yrs |
| Lakehurst | 25 | $57,450 | 15.1 yrs |
| South Toms River | 24 | $53,224 | 6.4 yrs |
These figures are pensionable salary reported to the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits for the four most recent quarters, not total pay and not take-home pay. Snapshot of March 31, 2026. How we compile this.
Civil service employers in Ocean County
County Government (1)
Municipalitys (16)
School Districts (2)
Public Library (1)
Municipal Utilities Authoritys (2)
Fire Districts (3)
Board of Health (1)
Board of Social Services (1)
Mosquito Extermination Commission (1)
Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean County a civil service jurisdiction?
Yes. Ocean County government is a confirmed New Jersey Title 11A civil service jurisdiction, along with 27 other local employers in the county. They hire through competitive exams and eligibility lists.
Which employers in Ocean County use civil service?
28 confirmed local civil service jurisdictions are listed for Ocean County, including 16 municipalities, 2 school districts, 1 public library, 2 municipal utilities authorities, 3 fire districts, 1 board of health, 1 board of social services, and 1 mosquito extermination commission. Each is listed on this page with a link to its profile.
How do I get a local government job in Ocean 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 Ocean County town isn't listed here?
The CSC listing is complete, so a Ocean 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.
What does a civil service job in Ocean County pay?
Across the 23 civil service jurisdictions in Ocean County that report pension membership, the midpoint median pensionable salary is $67,000, ranging from $53,224 to $95,023. These figures are pensionable salary reported to the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits for the four most recent quarters, not total pay and not take-home pay.
How many public employees are in Ocean County?
17,584 active pension memberships are reported at employers located in Ocean County. That covers every public employer there, not only civil service jurisdictions, so it includes school districts, colleges and authorities alongside towns.
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.