Description
Join our Public Works Maintenance & Operations Divisi on!
The City of Moreno Valley is now hiring a Part-Time Office Assistant.
Applications will be accepted until the first 100 are received or until June 16, 2026, whichever comes first.
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.
THE POSITION
The Public Works Department is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Part-Time Office Assistant to support the Maintenance and Operations Division. This role is vital in ensuring smooth daily operations, providing administrative assistance, and serving as a welcoming presence for both internal staff and the public. Under general supervision, the Office Assistant will handle incoming calls, greet visitors, provide general information, and perform routine office support functions, including preparing and filing documents. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with a team dedicated to delivering essential infrastructure services to the Moreno Valley community.
Job Description
Click here to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a highly organized and service-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. They possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service to both the public and colleagues. They should have a proactive approach to administrative tasks, the ability to multi-task efficiently, and a willingness to assist with various office functions. Prior experience in office administration, particularly in a municipal or public sector setting, is highly desirable.
Minimum Qualifications
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and one year of increasingly responsible office administrative or secretarial experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Office Assistants are responsible for answering and referring all incoming calls on the City's general telephone lines, for greeting visitors to the City's main offices, providing them with general information and directions and for performing routine office support functions.
Part Time Office Assistant is distinguished from Senior Office Assistant in that incumbents in the latter class perform more difficult and specialized clerical and office support functions for a specific department.
THE CITY
Moreno Valley was incorporated in 1984 as a General Law City, merging the communities of Moreno, Sunnymead, and Edgemont. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of an elected Mayor and four Council Members elected by district. The City has a committed customer-service oriented workforce comprised of more than 450 employees who provide a wide-range of municipal services including Public Works, Economic Development, Community Development, Parks and Community Services, Financial and Management Services and Library services. The City contracts with Riverside County for Police and Fire services.
THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Mission of the Public Works Department is to manage and maximize Moreno Valley’s public infrastructure investment to enhance the quality of life today, while striving to develop and implement innovative solutions for tomorrow. The services include land development, street and median maintenance, transportation, traffic signals, tree trimming, capital project engineering, signing and striping, drainage, storm water, bridges, and graffiti removal. For more information on the Public Works Department, please click here .
THE MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DIVISION
The Maintenance and Operations Division maintains the City's streets, curb and gutters, sidewalks, residential trees in the right-of-way, medians, catch basins and drainage facilities, street sweeping, and graffiti removal.
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.
