Tree Maintenance Supervisor examination
Tree Maintenance Supervisor open competitive examination (M1300H) for Jersey City. Open to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Jersey City · Symbol M1300H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County.
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| Symbol | M1300H |
|---|---|
| Title | Tree Maintenance Supervisor |
| Employer | Jersey City |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Hudson County, Bergen County, Essex County, Union County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | TREE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (06482) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Jersey City sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for TREE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR:
Under direction, supervises and works with crews performing tree and shrub maintenance; may climb trees when necessary; when assigned to an electric utility unit, supervises and works with crews performing tree and shrub maintenance primarily around electric power lines, to minimize storm and short circuit hazards; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Supervises and works with crews performing tree and shrub maintenance tasks.
- Climbs trees using individual climbing gear such as saddle and rope; may work from a vertical lift truck when conditions are unsafe to climb or remove dead or diseased limbs or top trees.
- Uses pole shears, saws, axes and other cutting tools to prune trees or remove dead limbs; operates and feeds branches into chipper.
- Cares for trees damaged by storm or disease by trimming, topping, and/or removing damaged or hazardous limbs, following established industry guidelines.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title 3 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for TREE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR:
Three (3) years of experience in the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, which shall have included the use and/or operation of manual or mechanical equipment used to climb trees; one (1) year of which shall have been in a lead worker or assistant supervisor capacity. 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.
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 the essential duties of the position. Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicabl
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Jersey City appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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