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
GIS Cadastralist I
Department: Mapping FLSA Status: Non-ExemptClassification: Full-Time 40 hours per weekPosition opens: September 1, 2026Closing 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. Suite A Tavares, FL. 32778
SUMMARY
This position plays a key role in the development, maintenance, and accuracy of the county’s cadastral mapping system. This position is responsible for interpreting land records, legal descriptions, plats, and survey documents to update parcel boundaries within a GIS environment. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of mapping principles to support accurate assessment and land administration.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Review, interpret, and analyze legal descriptions to accurately identify and locate parcels
Research and interpret various source materials - including deeds, plats, Public Land Survey System (PLSS) data, aerial and ortho imagery, property surveys, sketches, and right-of-way maps - to accurately determine property line locations and create, split, or merge parcels within the Esri ArcGIS environment
Effectively utilize Esri’s ArcGIS software to analyze and integrate data from CAD files, surveys, plats, legal descriptions, and other sources to produce accurate geographic maps and representations
Assign and update parcel numbers, define legal descriptions for newly created parcels, and verify recorded ownership information
Conduct parcel and title research and perform related mapping tasks in collaboration with external legal and title agencies
Support Records Specialists in mapping and identifying parcels based on recorded legal descriptions
Provide support to LCPA staff, property owners, attorneys, and title companies in interpreting property descriptions, ownership records, and cadastral data, including resolving discrepancies
Execute special projects involving the analysis of CAMA and GIS data for accuracy using GIS tools, and collaborate with appraisal staff to develop GIS-based procedures that support the mass appraisal process
Manage workload efficiently to meet or surpass expectations, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and in compliance with established office procedures, policies, regulations, and deadlines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION
Degree from an accredited college or university with studies in real estate, CAD, geography, surveying, GIS or related field is preferred
Must have a minimum of six (6) months of cadastral mapping and property description interpretation and records experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience with ESRI ArcGIS highly desirable
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Post Document Format (.PDF)
Must have and demonstrate strong attention to detail along with a commitment to quality control
Must demonstrate the ability to remain composed and professional while working under pressure and interacting with both staff and the public
Familiarity with legal descriptions, county assessment maps, and aerial imagery, with the ability to interpret and plot metes and bounds and PLSS descriptions accurately
Must obtain the Certified Cadastralist of Florida (CCF) or Certified Cadastral Mapper (CCM) designation, as offered by the Florida Association of Cadastral Mappers and administered by the Florida Department of Revenue, or complete the required coursework and apply for the designation within the first three (3) years of employment in this position