Requisition No: 872804
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: HEARING OFFICER - 22009162
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22009162
Salary: 98,488.20
Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026
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This is highly responsible professional legal work, hearing and ruling on child support enforcement matters. 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. This position supervises an assistant.
Quasi-judicial functions are reviewed by the assigned administrative judge; however, work assignments are carried out with a substantial degree of discretion and independent judgment within the framework of state laws and rules of procedure. Administrative supervision is provided by the Court Counsel.
This position is funded by federal dollars through an agreement between the State Courts System and the Florida Department of Revenue. Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers must sign an agreement for work performed for the Title IV-D Child Support Hearing Officer Program.
How to Apply:All applications must be submitted through email: careers@jud6.org or via fax at: 727-453-7166, including a cover letter and resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
ADA Accommodation:If you require accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the ADA Coordinator at (727) 453-7165. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check. The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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