Land Management Assistant

Land Management Assistant Recruitment began on April 22, 2026 and the job listing Expires on May 23, 2026 Full-Time Must register and apply on Palm Beach County website to be considered.

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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 wetlands, grounds, and gardens. 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 highly visited parks that serve the community year-round. Join a passionate, high-performing team in environmental restoration, maintenance, and program support. Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation provide an exhilarating work environment, full of variety, positivity, and fun!

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

As the Land Management Assistant, you will: Assist with the operation and maintenance of park amenities, wetlands, natural areas, boardwalks, and trails. Conduct natural resource inventory and monitoring. Provide for group use of the park amenities. 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. We create opportunities for healthy, happy living!

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants 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 hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience in landscape maintenance involving identifying and removing invasive exotic plants, Experience evaluating and interpreting technical data, Possession of current RUP 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 boardwalks, trails, waterways, public areas, picnic areas and restrooms, offices, parking lots, and boardwalks, and Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

Become part of one of Florida's premier park systems, located in a vibrant, diverse, rapidly growing community with extraordinary natural resources and cultural richness.