The Lake County Property Appraiser’s Office is one of five Lake County constitutional offices established by the Florida Constitution. We proudly serve as advocates for the residents and taxpayers regarding their property rights and statutorily granted exemptions. Lake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the State of Florida and for many good reasons. The great location, nature beauty and friendly communities are among top attractions.
With over 1,400 named lakes and 1,157 square miles of diverse landscape nestled in the heart of Central Florida, Lake County is home to a variety of outdoor activities, festivals, sporting events and because of its proximity to major attractions, Lake County is a great place to live and work.
To learn more, visit www.visitlakefl.com
We appreciate your interest in pursuing career opportunities with the Lake County Property Appraiser's Office. We offer our employees competitive wages, great benefits, and a dynamic, energetic, and supportive working environment.
The Lake County Property Appraiser is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
The Property Appraiser is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Applicants and employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
To be considered for employment, a completed application must be submitted with applicable attachments. Please note that positions may close without prior notice, and to ensure timely consideration, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Applications are accepted via electronic submission, by mail, or in person.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Work Environment and Stipulations of Employment
The work environment for most positions is a general office setting. The incumbent performs most duties sitting at a desk, table or workstation. However, walking, lifting and standing at length are also required in many positions. Our Appraisers are out in the field performing tasks, such as driving, walking, and standing for long periods of time.
Employees of the Lake County Property Appraiser shall not either for gratis or for compensation engage in any licensed real estate activities such as, but not limited to, buying, selling or acting as a broker for others; appraise property inside Lake County; sell LCPA computerized database information; engage in any outside assessment/appraisal computer programming or consulting. Furthermore, employees and members of their household may not own or hold a financial interest in an assessment/appraisal or Real Estate business.
Employment at the Lake County Property Appraiser's Office is on an "at-will" basis. It may be terminated at any time, with or without cause by either the employee or employer. It is not guaranteed, contracted or promised for any length of time. No person other than the Lake County Property Appraiser has the authority to alter the at-will status of your employment or to enter into any employment contract with you. The Lake County Property Appraiser reserves the right to change, amend or revoke rates of pay, terms and conditions of your employment and job offers at any time.
We keep Applications for at least 12 months
If you have applied with the Property Appraiser in the prior 12 months, there is no need to reapply; your prior application will be considered for available positions.
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Lake County Property Appraiser
Administrative Assistant
FLSA Status: Non-ExemptClassification: Full-Time 40 hours per weekPosition opens: October 1, 2025Closing Date: Open Until FilledPay Grade 103: (Salary: $20.10 – $32.15 per hour)Work Location: Office of the Lake County Property Appraiser. 320 W. Main St. Tavares, FL. 32778
SUMMARY
The Administrative Assistant provides professional, reliable, and flexible support within the Property Appraiser’s Office. This position will primarily assist the HR and Finance Departments with projects, reporting, and administrative duties, especially during peak workload periods. The Administrative Assistant will also support the Chief Deputy and department directors with clerical and organizational tasks, and may serve as a “floater” to other departments, providing coverage as needed. The following functions, duties and qualifications are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned as deemed necessary by the Property Appraiser or his designee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide administrative support to the HR and Finance Departments during busy periods or on special projects.
Assist the Chief Deputy and office directors with clerical tasks, scheduling, and organizational needs.
Serve as a departmental floater, offering coverage and support across multiple teams as needed.
Handle general office duties, including processing mail, maintaining files, and data entry.
Prepare, proofread, and distribute documents, correspondence, and reports.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information related to HR, Finance, and departmental operations.
Assist with event coordination, staff communications, or special assignments.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
Must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent; an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree is preferred.
Knowledge of real estate transfers, property titles, estates, finance, governmental operations or similar experience is preferred.
Must possess a minimum of one year or more of clerical office experience.
Must possess proficiency with standard office equipment and standard office software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe.
Must be capable of learning custom data entry applications, processes and procedures.
Must exhibit a high level of accuracy in typing / data entry skills.
Must be capable of communicating in clear and professional telephone etiquette.
Must possess the personality and temperament necessary for serving the public and demonstrate the ability to provide outstanding customer service at all times.
Must possess organizational skills; be self-motivated; capable of working independently with minimum supervision.
Must possess the ability to follow direction, make independent decisions, and solve mathematical problems involving value, millage and taxes.
Must be capable of demonstrating full proficiency of all essential job functions following a training period or a timeline provided by management.