Posting number: 2026-47-21
Department: Community Services
Job classification: Tree Maintenance Inspector
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Recreation
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The City of Corona is seeking motivated and dependable individuals to join the Urban Forest Program team within the Community Services Department as a Tree Maintenance Inspector. This position offers an opportunity to contribute directly to the preservation and enhancement of Corona’s urban forest and community infrastructure while developing valuable skills in municipal maintenance operations and arboricultural practices.
3% Cost of Living Adjustment effective December 26, 2026, for positions represented by the Corona Public Service Employees Association.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to public service, and the ability to work safely in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions. This role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks while following established safety procedures and operational guidelines.
This is a journey-level classification in the Parks Maintenance series. Incumbents perform routine to moderately complex tree inspection, maintenance planning, and program support activities in support of the City’s Urban Forest Program. Positions at this level are not expected to function with the same amount of program management independence or decision-making authority as higher-level classifications, such as supervisors. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits established procedures and standards.
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Applications will be accepted through Monday, October 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Following the initial screening, candidates who best demonstrate the desired qualifications may be invited to participate in a virtual HireVue interview or a skills assessment, depending on the number of qualified applicants. Top candidates who most closely meet the department’s needs may then be invited to an in-person oral interview, tentatively scheduled for the week of Monday, November 16, 2026. Candidates who successfully advance through the interview process may be placed on an eligibility list. The selected candidate will be required to complete reference and background checks, including LiveScan, and must pass a pre-employment medical examination with drug and alcohol screening.
Internal candidates must ensure their application is fully updated to reflect their current position with the City and all previous City positions held. Incomplete or outdated applications may result in disqualification during the review process. Internal candidates may also be required to participate in all components of the selection and pre-employment process, depending on departmental review and position requirements.
The Community Services Department in the City of Corona is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through recreational programs, cultural events, and essential community resources. It offers a wide range of services, including parks and facility maintenance, senior programs, youth activities, and special events that bring the community together. The department also provides educational opportunities, volunteer programs, and assistance resources to support residents of all ages. With a focus on engagement, health, and enrichment, it strives to create a vibrant and connected community.
A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and an Assistant City Manager.
The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 935 dedicated employees who provide high-quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
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The City of Corona is a vibrant, culturally diverse community located in the heart of Southern California at the junction of the 91 and 15 freeways with a population of more than 170,000 residents.
The City limits encompass 39.2 square miles. A city whose heritage spans more than a century, Corona has emerged as an ethnically diverse community, where a significant percentage of the population is made up of young, well educated families.
The Corona community boasts many amenities that provide a first-rate quality of life for residents. The City has more than 394 acres of parks, with sports fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, tennis courts, two skateparks and an outdoor pool.
