City of Kissimmee
Local historians have offered many variations of the origin of the City's name. Most agree that Kissimmee is a modern spelling of a tribal word. The book, Florida Indians and the Invasion from Europe by Jerald T. Milanich, links "Kissimmee" to a village of the Jororo, one of Florida's lesser-known tribes.
Historian John Hann researched Spanish documents about missions established to convert the Jororo and other groups to Christianity in the late 1600s. Spanish records indicate that a mission was built near the tribe's main village, also called Jororo.
Another mission was called Atissimi. Milanich writes, "Hann suggests that the name Atissimi, sometimes given as Jizimi and Tisimi, may be the source of the modern place name Kissimmee." A 1752 Spanish map used the name "Cacema," which has evolved into today's spelling of Kissimmee.
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Kissimmee, Florida
PAYROLL ACCOUNTANT Payroll Accountant General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs technical accounting and payroll tasks in the preparation and maintenance of the City's payroll process and reports. Reports to the Payroll M...
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Kissimmee, Florida
PLAN REVIEWER I Plan Reviewer I General Statement of Job: Under limited supervision, reviews building plans and related documents primarily for one and two family dwellings to ensure compliance with all applicable building, gas, mechanical,...
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Kissimmee, Florida
SITE INSPECTOR Site Inspector General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, inspects site and structural elements for compliance with applicable building codes. Provides technical interpretation of codes as needed. Performs related...
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RECREATION SPECIALIST (AQUATICS)
Kissimmee, Florida
RECREATION SPECIALIST (AQUATICS) Recreation Specialist Classification Title: Recreation Specialist (Aquatics) Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 14 FLSA Status: Non- Exempt General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, perfo...
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FACILITY ATTENDANT PT (ATHLETICS)
Kissimmee, Florida
FACILITY ATTENDANT PT (ATHLETICS) Facility Attendant (PT) General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs routine clerical and customer service work in support of efficient and effective Parks and Recreation Department operatio...
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Kissimmee, Florida
PLANNER II Planner II General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs professional planning work to assist in the development and implementation of the City's planning program. Work may include research, planning document pr...
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Kissimmee, Florida
PARKS SUPERVISOR Parks Supervisor Classification Title: Parks Supervisor Department: Parks & Recreation Pay Grade: 17 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt General Statement of Job Under limited supervision reporting to the Assistant Manager, provides da...
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Kissimmee, Florida
EVENTS SPECIALIST Event Specialist General Statement of Job Under occasional supervision, performs specialized work in coordination and supervision of private and public events. Reports to the Recreation & Leisure Services Coordinator and/o...
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Kissimmee, Florida
UTILITY WORKER PR Utility Worker - PR General Statement of Job Under regular supervision, performs routine maintenance and repair tasks in City facilities as necessary to ensure a safe, attractive, and functional environment for employees a...
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Kissimmee, Florida
FACILITIES SUPERVISOR Facilities Supervisor General Statement of Job Under general direction, this position supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for maintaining and repairing municipal buildings, f...
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