TREE SUPERINTENDENT
Exam status, as of October 24, 2026. We have seen no examination announcement for this title since we began reading the Commission's lists on September 21, 2026. Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of October 24, 2026. An eligible list is in force. The newest, for Bayonne, Public Works, was promulgated August 27, 2026 and expires August 26, 2028, 1 name as issued. See the lists
Rules that apply to this title
A guide to the rules, not legal advice.
Tree Superintendent is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
The main requirement is 5 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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See where to apply for this title →Eligible lists for this title
An eligible list ranks the people who passed an examination, and appointments are made from it until it expires. One list for this title is on record, 1 still in force.
| State or local | Kind and symbol | Promulgated | Expires | On the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalBayonne, Public Works | PromotionalPM3257H | August 27, 2026 | August 26, 2028 | 1 |
Read from the Civil Service Commission's eligible list site, which we have read since October 24, 2026. The Commission posts each list for three months after it is issued and we keep it after that. The count is the list as issued, before appointments, removals or appeals change it. This site shows list-level facts only.
Where this title is used
Tree Superintendent 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 employees engaged in planting, care, and maintenance of trees; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Plans and supervises the planting, care, and maintenance of trees.
- Inspects trees and advises as to the cause and control of insects and tree diseases and damage.
- Issues permits for tree repair work for trees on municipal streets.
- Assigns and supervises the trimming, removing, planting, feeding, spraying, and caring for shade trees.
- Cooperates with other officials and employees in caring for shade trees and other trees.
- Sees that emergency calls after wind or heavy rain storms are answered promptly and that damage is properly repaired.
- Prepares the annual budget.
- Requisitions and supervises storage, safeguarding, and use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Answers correspondence.
- Prepares reports.
- Maintains 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
Five (5) years of experience involving the planting, care, and maintenance of trees, one (1) year 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 methods used in performing tree surgery.
- Knowledge of problems involved in directing work of a group of employees.
- Knowledge of methods, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies used in planting, transplanting, pruning, removing, cabling, guying, spraying, and cultivating trees.
- Knowledge of preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
- Ability to analyze problems pertaining to tree work.
- Ability to develop effective work methods.
- Ability to determine when and where tree surgery is needed and carry out the necessary operations.
- Ability to give assignments/instructions to subordinates, provide them with needed advice/assistance, and see that reasonable standards of operations are observed.
- Ability to recommend types of trees to be planted/transplanted in a certain location, and to plant/transplant trees taking necessary precautions to ensure that trees will live and grow.
- Ability to meet with groups of citizens and others and discuss the nature and needs of trees.
- Ability to plan and organize a comprehensive shade tree program on a municipal basis.
- Ability to keep 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 after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. 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.