MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY HELPING TO RESTORE NATIVE HABITATS. 

BE PART OF OUR TEAM IN PALM BEACH COUNTY!

Imagine the impact you can make on the native habitats while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This is an incredible opportunity to use your education and talents to:

• Develop, organize, implement, conduct and evaluate land management techniques to restore native habitat for wildlife.
• Work with passionate volunteers and outside agencies on environmental projects.
• Care for gardens and food plots.
• Help facilitate programs, events, and services for visitors.
• Help the maintenance TEAM with infrastructure maintenance and repair.
• Work outdoors, support your community, and be part of a team that takes pride in caring for our public spaces.
• Be a part of a team maintaining a highly visited park that serves the community year-round.

Join a passionate, high-performing team in environmental restoration, maintenance, and program support. Riverbend Park provides an exhilarating work environment, full of variety, positivity and fun!  

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

• Assist with operation and maintenance of the facility, natural areas and trails.
• Conduct natural resource inventory and monitoring.
• Provide for group use of the facility.
• Perform general park maintenance to ensure clean, safe, and welcoming spaces.
• Identify and remove invasive and exotic plant species to help preserve native habitats.
• Operate different types of equipment to complete a wide range of park maintenance tasks.

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WHAT WE OFFER

A Career with Purpose

• Gain valuable knowledge and skills. Grow with Us.
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
• Care for our natural spaces and help create welcoming places for everyone.
• Work in a highly visited park along the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River. 

A Workplace that Puts You First

• Work in the beautiful, sunny tropics where work-life balance is a priority
• A positive, supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on overall well-being.
• A true culture of teamwork, flexibility, professionalism, and mutual support.
• Collaborate with a mission driven team focused on providing quality, compassionate programming that makes a difference in the community.
• A leadership team that works together and understands YOU.

A Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System: your choice of Pension or Investment Plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public servant? Your time worked as a public servant with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Servant Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• 457(b) deferred compensation program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition and travel reimbursement for continuing education.
• And more!

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified candidates to possess the following:

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of six (6) months of experience in laboring work.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

The selected candidate for this position must obtain a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) Public Applicator License with certification in Aquatic Pest Control and/or Natural Areas Weed Management, Ornament and Turf Pest Control and Right-of-Way Pest Control within six (6) months of appointment. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Landscape maintenance experience involving the recognition and removal of invasive exotic plants,
• Experience with prescribed burns,
• Experience evaluating and interpreting technical data,
• Current RUP Public Applicator License with certification in Aquatic Pest Control, Natural Areas Weed Management, Ornamental and Turf Pest Control and Right-of Way Pest Control,
• Experience maintaining interior/exterior areas including trails, waterways, public areas, picnic areas and restrooms, offices, parking lots and boardwalk,
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and
• Current FL Class B CDL with Air Brakes and Tanker Endorsements.

OUR COMMUNITY

Located in sunny South Florida, Palm Beach County is one of the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Consisting of a vibrant, growing, multicultural population of over 1.5 million residents, it is also Florida's fourth largest by population. Palm Beach County joins Broward and Miami-Dade as the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The County is located less than one hour from Miami, two and a half hours from Orlando, and a two-hour boat ride to the Bahamas.

The County offers a multitude of cultural attractions such as concerts, professional sporting events, museums, and live theater. The region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with many wildlife refuges and natural areas. In addition to its beaches, the County has over 8,000 acres of parkland to discover and explore. County-owned amenities include beaches, parks, golf courses, civic centers, equestrian parks, amphitheaters, and a wide variety of other facilities.

We believe we provide an incredible opportunity to work for one of South Florida's preeminent public employers. We offer impactful work, a culture dedicated to continuous improvement, a phenomenal place to live and work, and an incredible benefits package.