About the Department

Cultivating Excellence: Inspect, Improve, Inspire
The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring a Landscape Services Inspector in our Parks & Community Services Department.

Status: Full-time
Schedule: Flexible schedule; Placement on a 5/8, 9/80, or 4/10 work schedule.
A 2% base salary increase is scheduled to take effect in the first full pay period beginning after July 1, 2026.
This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time after the first review. 

First review of applications is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The City is seeking a detail-oriented Landscape Services Inspector to 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.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE E
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.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
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.

Benefits

BENEFITS:   For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link: City of Moreno Valley Benefits Overview

SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.
 
The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. 

 

Supplemental Questions

01

This supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Responses should be complete and specific, describing work you have actually performed, the level and purpose of the work performed and how often. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. A response of "see resume" or "see application" for any of the supplemental questions will result in the questions not being scored. Please check Yes/No if you understand the above requirement.

• Yes
• No

02

Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you possess experience working in a municipal and /or governmental environment?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)

05

Do you have a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your experience in landscape design and installation, specifically focusing on planning, implementing, and managing landscaping programs for medians, parks, and large landscaped projects.

• Less than three (3) years
• Three (3) - four (4) years
• Five (5) - six (6) years
• Seven (7) years or more

07

Do you have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Certificate?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a Qualified Applicator Certificate or License issued by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation?

• Yes
• No

09

Describe your landscape-related design and/or installation experience involving planning, installing, and administering landscaping programs for medians, parks, and large landscaped projects.

If you do not possess this experience, please indicate "N/A."

10

Please list any certifications or licenses you currently hold related to landscape maintenance, design, horticulture, arboriculture, irrigation, pesticide application, or a closely related field.

If none, please indicate "N/A."

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

City of Moreno Valley

Address

14177 Frederick St.








Moreno Valley, California, 92553

Phone

951-413-3045

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moval