SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER DISTRIBUTION
To land Superintendent of Water Distribution in New Jersey you go through the competitive route: you sit an announced exam and the score puts you on the eligible list agencies hire from.
The one gate is 4 years of relevant experience.
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This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Promotional announcements
A promotional announcement for this title is accepting applications as of October 13, 2026. A promotional examination produces its own eligible list and is open only to people who already hold permanent status in a qualifying title within the department named on the row, not across that employer generally; filing without eligibility means an ineligible determination and no refund of the fee.
| Title | Symbol | Employer and unit who may file | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER DISTRIBUTION$46,000 to $120,000 a yearPromoted from: Assistant Superintendent of Water Distribution | PM4063H | NEW BRUNSWICKWATER UTILITY | October 21, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
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Promotion paths the Commission has published
Titles the Commission accepted as feeders for this one
Holders of the title below were eligible to compete in a promotional examination for SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER DISTRIBUTION.
- ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER DISTRIBUTIONstated by 1 employer
Each line comes from a promotional examination announcement, which sets its own eligibility for that employer and that examination — so this records what the Commission has accepted before, not a rule about who qualifies now. Most of these paths have been stated by a single employer, and the count beside each says how many. A promotional examination is also closed to anyone without permanent status in the unit the announcement names. How promotional eligibility works.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| New BrunswickWater Utility | $46,000.00 ~ $120,000.00 | A year | October 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Where this title is used
Superintendent of Water Distribution is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction has charge of and supervises the work and staff involved in the maintenance, repair and operation of the mains, valves, pipes, hydrants and pumps of the water distribution system; does related work as required.
Examples of work
- Supervises the work and staff involved in the maintenance, repair and operation of the mains, valves, pipes, hydrants and pumps of the water distribution system.
- Inspects all water distribution installations.
- Plans, organizes and supervises the repair, inspection and installation of water meters, hydrants and mains.
- Has charge of the operation of pressure reducing valves.
- Assists in the planning of pipe laying projects.
- Approves the requisition of materials and supplies.
- Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
- Prepares and supervises the preparation of detailed and accurate statistical and technical reports.
- Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Four years of supervisory experience in work involving the maintenance and repair of a water distribution system, including large water mains and pipes.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the problems and approved procedures involved in maintaining a municipal water distribution system.
- Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of water mains, pipes, meters, hydrants and pumps.
- Knowledge of the methods used to ensure adherence to procedures and standards of workmanship.
- Knowledge of the methods used in obtaining supplies and equipment to be used in the repair and maintenance of the water distribution system.
- Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in the inspection of water mains and pipes.
- Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of yearly estimates of the personnel, equipment, materials, and supplies needed or the work of the water distribution division.
- Ability to analyze water distribution maintenance and repair problems.
- Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective work methods and programs.
- Ability to give suitable assignments, instruction and guidance to subordinates and supervise their work.
- Ability to work harmoniously with associates, subordinates, and others concerned with water distribution system maintenance and repair work.
- Ability to effectively handle difficult or controversial matters.
- Ability to assess the work of subordinates to ensure adherence to procedures and standards of workmanship.
- Ability to make inspections and take appropriate remedial action when problems arise.
- Ability to obtain, store, safeguard, and supervise the use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.