Company Profile
Osceola County Government
Company Overview
Osceola County is a Charter County, and an administrative subdivision of the State of Florida. Voters approved the County Charter in March 1992, and it took effect October 1992. Charter counties have all powers of self-government unless they are inconsistent with the Constitution or State law.
Osceola County government is run by a five-member elected County Commission and operates as a Commission/Manager form of government. The County Commission formally hires a County Manager and County Attorney. The County Manager hires Deputy County Managers and/or Assistant County Managers to assist with the oversight of County Commission departments. Department directors manage the operations of their assigned department and implement the County Commission’s objectives, policies and plans.
Company History
Formed on May 12th, 1887 from portions of Orange County and Brevard County, Osceola County became Florida's 40th county. Named after the famed Seminole leader, this area was a transportation hub in the late nineteenth century for riverboats and railroad. It readily began a cattle, sugar, and lumber-based economy.
Osceola County's 1,506 square miles include the cities of Kissimmee (incorporated in 1883 and the county seat) and St. Cloud (incorporated in 1911), as well as numerous communities. The city of Kissimmee has always had a strong historical association with the Florida cattle frontier, and the city of St. Cloud has roots that trace back to a northern land baron who began a sugar plantation in 1881.
Osceola County's oldest communities include Narcoossee and Kenansville. Narcoossee was home to numerous British immigrants who brought with them a love for the sport of polo. In fact, a team was created in 1888 and grew to more than 100 members just two years later. Kenansville is in southeast Osceola County and was named for railroad mogul Henry Flagler's third wife, Mary Lily Kenan Flagler, once he donated five acres and $6,000 to build a schoolhouse in 1911.
Osceola County derives its name from Billy Powell, son of British trader William Powell and his Creek wife Polly Copinger. Born in Alabama in 1804, Powell adopted the name Osceola, which means "black drink crier", at a tribal ceremony around 1820. After leading several small but successful raids against the Army over the next decade, Osceola was captured on December 31, 1837, and died one month later at Fort Moultrie in South Carolina. Osceola was never a "Chief," but was a feared and respected leader, nonetheless.
Benefits
State-of-the-Art Employee Wellness Center: The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Wellness Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Wellness Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.00 per month.
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)
Paid Bereavement Leave: Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees. The degree must be related to the employee’s position.