Salary : $83,428.80 - $101,400.00 Annually
Location : Corona, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Benefited
Job Number: 2026-47-21
Department: Community Services
Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTIONThe 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 CandidateIdeal 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.
Class CharacteristicsThis 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.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Conduct routine tree inspections and assess basic risk conditions.
- Provide direction to contractors or small crews in the field.
- Follow established policies, procedures, and industry standards for tree care.
- Respond effectively to public inquiries and service requests.
- Basic principles and practices of arboriculture, tree biology, and urban forestry.
- Tree identification, growth habits, and common diseases and pests.
- Standard tree maintenance practices including pruning, removals, and planting.
Education & Experience- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Supplemental coursework in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or a related field is desirable.
- Two (2) years of experience in forestry operations, tree maintenance, or arboriculture, including some experience leading and/or evaluating the work of others
Licenses and Certifications:- Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist credential is required.
- Possession of an ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) is desirable.
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APPLICATION PROCESSApplications 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To view essential duties and responsibilities,
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES To view the qualifications guidelines,
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT To view all physical demands and work environments,
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