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Make a Difference in Your Community! Join Team MoVal's Parks and Community Services Division as a Management Assistant. This recruitment will fill one (1) vacancy for the Parks & Community Services department. This recruitment will close at 5:00 (PST) on Monday, June 15, 2026. This position will be on a 4/10 schedule with every Friday off.

The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a Management Assistant who provides professional administrative, financial, and analytical support to the Parks and Community Services Department, helping ensure the smooth operation of city programs, services, and initiatives. Under general supervision, this role performs a variety of analyses, prepares reports, manages budgets and grants, supports program implementation, and maintains accurate documentation for both internal and public use. By collecting and interpreting data, making fact-based recommendations, and assisting with departmental projects, the Management Assistant contributes directly to the delivery of high-quality parks, recreation, and community services. This position offers opportunities to grow in responsibility and independence while supporting the Department's mission of enhancing the community's quality of life.

Our ideal candidate for the Management Assistant for Parks and Community Services is detail-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about public service. They thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting programs and projects that impact parks, recreation, and community engagement. A strong candidate demonstrates analytical thinking, financial acumen, and effective written and verbal communication skills. They are resourceful, proactive, and able to handle multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. Experience in municipal administration, finance, or program management, especially within parks, recreation, or community services, is highly valued. Above all, they bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and a commitment to enhancing the City's recreational and community programs, making them a trusted and valued member of the team.

Minimum and desirable qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, public or business administration or a closely related field; OR, equivalent related work experience; AND
• At least one (1) year of professional experience performing administrative, operations, budgetary and similar analyses.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.