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Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website . Requisition No:880296 Agency: State Courts System Working Title: HEARING OFFICER - 22010824 POSITION: Hearing Officer - Position Number #010824 LOCATION : St. Lucie County Courthouse, Fort Pierce, Florida Position also travels to other locations within the Judicial Circuit. (Applicants must reside within the Circuit or be willing to relocate in order to be considered for employment.) SALARY : $98,488.20 annually Full-Time; Benefits Package available; FRS Retirement EFFECTIVE DATE: August 4, 2026 General Description The essential function of the position is to conduct hearings and make determinations on child support matters referred for hearing by family court judges. The position is responsible for setting referred cases for hearing, conducting hearings, making determinations on cases, and preparing reports and recommendations with accompanying orders for the referring judge’s signature. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings to the Administrative Magistrate. Education, Experience, Certifications and Special Requirements Education – Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required. Experience – Five years of related work experience in the practice of law. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis. Certification and Special Requirements – Requires membership in Good Standing in The Florida Bar. Application Deadline: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you are a person with a disability who requires a special accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the Human Resources Department at (772) 807-4370 (option 6). Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34984 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 STUART, FL, US, 34984 STUART, FL, US, 34994 STUART, FL, US, 34996 STUART, FL, US, 34997 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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