NJ Civil Service Navigator

WATER TREATMENT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT

Code: 04301 Local Competitive

New Jersey treats Water Treatment Plant Superintendent as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.

Eligibility comes down to 5 years of relevant experience.

How to apply

  • Exam

    This is an application to sit an exam and be placed on an eligible list for this title, not an application for a specific job. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. There may be no current vacancy behind it, and the list it produces may not be certified for months or years.

  • Exam

    Open to permanent employees in the competitive division who hold a qualifying lower title in the same unit. A $35 application fee applies to Non-Public-Safety announcements issued on or after 2026-02-01. Like the open competitive exam, this places you on a list; it is not itself a job offer.

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.

Definition

Under direction, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and is responsible for activities involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of an entire water treatment facility; does related work.

Examples of work

  • Is responsible for administration, operation, and maintenance of a water treatment facility.
  • Supervises plant functions and personnel.
  • Inspects plant.
  • Analyzes and evaluates operation and maintenance functions.
  • Develops plans and procedures to ensure efficient plant operation.
  • Recommends plant improvements and additions.
  • Coordinates data and assists in preparing or reviewing and approving operation reports and budget requests.
  • Controls expenditure of budgeted funds and requests approval for major expenditures.
  • Prepares specifications for major equipment and material purchases.
  • Organizes and directs activities of plant personnel, including training programs.
  • Directs the operation, maintenance, repair, improvements and expansion of the water treatment plant.
  • Provides assignments and instructions to staff and supervises their work performance.
  • Prepares reports.
  • Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
  • Maintains effective communications and working relationships with employees, government officials and the general public.
  • Directs the operations, maintenance, repair, improvements and expansion of the water treatment plant.
  • Is responsible for the treatment and quality of the effluents discharged from the water treatment plant.
  • 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

Five (5) years of experience in the operation adjustment, repair, maintenance, and regulation of water plant pumps, valves, electric motors, and other electrical and mechanical equipment used in a water treatment plant, pumping station or filtration plant, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

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 processes and equipment used in a water treatment facility.
  • Knowledge of the problems encountered in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility.
  • Knowledge of the factors and conditions to be considered in the inspection of a water treatment plant facility.
  • Ability to plan and coordinate work activities of a water treatment plant facility.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the facility.
  • Ability to identify needed plant improvements.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
  • Ability to prepare work schedules.
  • Ability to prepare reports.
  • Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise the performance of their work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain 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.

Applicant may be required to possess a valid Wastewater/Water System Operator's license of the appropriate class issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.