Human Resources

The Human Resources Department's goal is to provide quality service and support in employment, training, compensation, payroll, employee and labor relations, maintenance of personnel records, employment policies and procedures, benefits administration, safety initiatives, workers' compensation, risk management, property and liability administration, and assuring the City's compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Core Values

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Stewardship
• Respect
• Teamwork

Mission Statement

The mission of the City of Minneola government is …

To provide the best possible array of services to the citizens and the staff of Minneola, using available resources of time, personal effort, and finances.  Effectively and efficiently executing the laws of the State of Florida, Lake County, and the City of Minneola, and tempering that execution with understanding, professional courtesy, and dedication to making Minneola an outstanding community for our residents and businesses.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Minneola is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all its employees and all applicants for employment. It is the policy of the City to comply with all laws related to equal opportunity in all city programs and personnel actions that affect employees or individuals seeking employment.  The City provides Veteran's Preference in accordance with s.295.07 FS and provides reasonable accommodation to the extent provided by law for the disable. Veteran's preference shall be verified by Human Resources. If accommodation is needed for applicant, please contact Human Resources at (352) 394-3598. 

Only those applicants with the most job related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Final candidates for the positions will be required to undergo as a condition of employment by personnel policy, physical examination and drug testing pursuant to the Florida Drug Free Workplace Act, F.S., Section 112.0455. Final employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of required physical and drug testing, as well as a complete background check including criminal, civil, and traffic records.

Submitting Your Application 

Sign your application once you have printed and prior to submitting for consideration.

Scan and email your completed application. 

Fax your application to (352) 394-0051.

Drop your application off in person at City Hall located at 800 N. U.S. Hwy. 27, Minneola, FL 34715. Our business hours are Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mail your application to Human Resources at P.O. Box 678, Minneola, FL 34755.

An application must be submitted for each position for which you are applying for.  Resumes only will not be considered. Application forms are only accepted for jobs that are available and posted. 

Application Process

Completed applications are held by Human Resources Department. Human Resources and hiring supervisors review applications based on qualifying skills, experience and education information provided in the application to determine position eligibility. Applicants with the highest skills and most relevant work history required for the position are scheduled for interviews. The selection process can take from three to 8 weeks, depending on the position.

If not selected for interview or hire, applicants will receive notification via email or letter. All inquiries regarding this process should be directed to Human Resources.

E-Verify
The City Minneola participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify website.