Salary : $105,539.20 - $148,595.20 Annually
Location : ANNEX 14331 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type: Exempt- Confidential
Job Number:
Department: City Manager
Division: Media & Communications
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

Description
The City of Moreno Valley Seeks An Exceptionally Qualified Professional to Grow and Protect the City's Brand.

Join Team MoVal's Media and Communications Division as our next Public Information Officer!

Status: Full-Time, At-Will Contract
Schedule: Flexible schedule; Placement on a 5/8, 9/80, or 4/10 work schedule

The anticipated start date for this role is Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Moreno Valley is seeking a Public Information Officer to lead the City's communications, public relations, and government affairs efforts by developing and managing a comprehensive communications program, serving as the City's spokesperson, preparing public information materials, coordinating City-wide messaging, and advancing the City's legislative priorities. Working under the Media & Communications Division Manager, this role represents the City with government agencies and officials, analyzes and monitors legislation, builds strong relationships with community leaders, and provides leadership to staff while performing high-level analytical work that significantly impacts City operations.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Click to access the complete classification description, including the experience, education, and physical and mental requirements for this job.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a strategic, highly skilled communicator with strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities, professional experience managing social media channels, and a deep understanding of effective social media strategies. This individual brings solid knowledge of marketing and public affairs principles, excels at building and sustaining relationships with intergovernmental partners, and demonstrates exceptional networking skills that strengthen the City's regional presence. They are adept at developing legislative platforms, tracking and reporting on State and Federal legislation, and translating complex policy issues into clear and compelling messaging for diverse audiences. With strong judgment, adaptability, and professionalism, the ideal candidate confidently manages multiple priorities, engages effectively with elected officials, legislators, community groups, and the public, and represents Moreno Valley with credibility and initiative. High-level writing skills and fluency in both English and Spanish are highly preferred qualifications for this role.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, communications, public relations or a closely related field; OR, equivalent related work experience;AND
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience performing public information, public relations, or related field, or equivalent administrative or practical experience which would demonstrate exposure to and utilization of required skills, knowledge and abilities in performing job related duties and responsibilities.

Experience working in or closely with governmental agencies is preferred.

Native-level Spanish bilingual skills are highly preferred for this position.
ABOUT THE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
The Media & Communications Division serves as the City's full-service creative team and oversees Moreno Valley's award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated Government Access television channel, MV3. The Media & Communications Division also functions as the City's media relations/public information office. In addition, this Division monitors state-issued cable television/video service franchise agreements and manages content on the City's public website and social media sites.
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.

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

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

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

Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible experience performing public information, public relations, or a related field that you possess.

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) - six (6) years
• Seven (7) - eight (8) years
• Nine (9) years or more

06

Which best describes your experience developing communication materials to represent an organization and/or its leadership (e.g., press releases, newsletters, brochures, editorials)?

• No experience.
• Assisted in drafting or editing communication materials.
• Independently created communication materials for internal audiences.
• Independently created communication materials for external/public audiences, including press releases or public-facing publications.
• Led comprehensive communication development efforts, producing high-visibility materials on behalf of organizational leadership.

07

Which best describes your experience coordinating, developing, and implementing communications and public relations activities?

• No experience.
• Assisted with communications or public relations activities under supervision.
• Independently coordinated communication or public relations projects.
• Managed complex or high-visibility communication initiatives involving multiple departments or external partners.
• Oversaw a communications or public relations program and served as a lead strategist on organization-wide messaging.

08

Please describe your experience serving as an organization's spokesperson in media relations, including writing news advisories/releases and directly responding to media inquiries.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A"
Required Question