Description
Cultivating Excellence: Inspect, Improve, Inspire
The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring a Landscape Services Inspector in our Parks & Community Services Department.
JOIN THE MOVAL TEAM!
This recruitment will fill one (1) vacancy for the Parks & Community Services department.
Applications will be accepted until the first 150 are received or until Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City is seeking a detail-oriented Landscape Services Inspectorto oversee and inspect landscape construction and maintenance in public rights-of-way, greenbelts, and other open spaces. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with City standards, managing landscape maintenance contracts, and collaborating with contractors, developers, and community representatives to maintain safe, aesthetically pleasing landscapes. The position involves inspecting new and existing landscape projects, identifying maintenance deficiencies, coordinating corrective actions, and monitoring irrigation systems for efficiency. Additionally, the inspector will support contract administration, review bid documents, verify invoices, and provide excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.
Job Description
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OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has a strong background in landscape construction, maintenance, and contract administration, with expertise in horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, and pest management. They possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, allowing them to work effectively with contractors, developers, and the public to ensure high-quality landscape installations and maintenance. A proactive approach to identifying and resolving landscape deficiencies, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to interpret blueprints and specifications are essential. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, is knowledgeable about industry regulations, and is committed to maintaining the beauty and safety of the City's landscaped spaces.
Minimum And Desirable Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by course work in landscape architecture, horticulture or a closely related field; and three years of landscape-related design and/or installation experience involving planning, installing and administering landscaping programs for medians, parks and large landscaped projects; OR, equivalent combination of training or related work experience.
A Qualified Applicator Certificate or License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation or the ability to acquire within six months of date of hire.
A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Certificate or the ability to acquire within six months of date of hire.
Who We Are
The City of Moreno Valley prides itself on delivering quality service to our residents and businesses efficiently and effectively through Collaboration, Innovation, Customer Service, and Human-Centric Design. Strategically located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Moreno Valley is the second-largest city in Riverside County and is close to major hubs such as Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. This spacious, thriving, and diverse City has a population of over 200,000 residents and offers a variety of business opportunities. For additional information regarding the City, please click here.
About The Parks And Community Services Department
The mission of the Parks and Community Services Department is to enhance the quality of life in Moreno Valley by providing safe and welcoming parks, trails, and open spaces, and by offering enriching recreational opportunities through quality facilities, programs, services, and activities for our residents. We take great pride in promoting the safety and well-being of City of Moreno Valley youth and families, through positive recreational, social and educational opportunities. For more information about the Parks & Community Services Department, please click here .
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.
Recruitment Process: Human Resources (HR) reviews all application materials to determine whether candidates meet the established minimum and preferred qualifications after the position closes. Those who qualify will be advanced to the next stage of the recruitment process. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status.
Application Screening
Applications and supplemental materials will be reviewed to identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the position's essential requirements. Only those applicants who meet the criteria outlined in the job bulletin will advance to the next phase of the selection process.
Video Appraisal Interview
Applicants may complete a self-guided video interview by recording responses to a series of structured questions. These questions are designed to assess each candidate's qualifications and suitability for the position. There is no live interviewer or proctor; candidates will record their answers independently and submit the videos for evaluation.
Technical Interview
Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a structured technical interview designed to evaluate job-related knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in key competencies required for the position. Candidates will respond to a series of standardized questions, and their performance will be assessed using predetermined evaluation criteria to ensure a fair and consistent appraisal process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List: Once the appraisal is complete, HR will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
DISCLAIMERS
The City of Moreno Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, the City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hr@moval.org or (951) 413-3045.
