Current Job Opportunity

Date: January 26, 2010

Closing Date: February 12, 2010

Position Number: 09931

Position Title: Hearing Officer (Child Support Enforcement)

Job Location: Third Judicial Circuit Court, Lake City or Live Oak, Florida

Salary Range: $6,149.59 - $11,684.22 (Monthly*)

*The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary.

The essential function of the position within the organization 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 under the general supervision of a Chief Judge or designee.

*The activities that may be performed for which compensation will be provided are limited to duties only for cases under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq.) including:  scheduling, preparing for and conducting hearings in Title IV-D child support establishment and enforcement cases; conducting research; preparing orders; administrative duties directly related to these activities; and any other activity specified in 45 C.F.R. §§ 304.20(b)(2)-(8) that is relevant to the duties of a hearing officer.  The position works under the general supervision of a Chief Judge or designee.

Education and Training Guidelines:

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis and additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and five years of experience in the practice of law.

*Membership in good standing and valid driver's license.

Competencies:

Data Responsibility:
Conducts research to discover new methodologies or to find solutions for unresolved problems.

People Responsibility:
Mentors others by advising, counseling, or guiding them.

Assets Responsibility:
Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management or handling of moderate amounts of money or the providing of legal counsel.

Mathematical Requirements:
Uses practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, measurements, or logarithms; may use algebraic solutions of equations and equalities, deductive geometry, and/or descriptive statistics.

Communications Requirements:
Reads and interprets highly complex professional materials involving abstract theories and concepts; writes for professional publications; develops and presents papers at professional conferences.

Complexity of Work:
Performs work involving the application of principles of logical thinking, scientific, medical, or legal practice to diagnose or define problems, collect data and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organization impact; requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to unusual pressure.

Impact on Decision:
Makes decisions with moderately serious impact - affects work unit and may affect other units and the general public.

Equipment Usage:
Leads or handles machines, tools, equipment or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate items, such as computers, peripherals, or software programs, such as word processing or spreadsheets.

Safety To Others:
Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others and/or continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety.

Special Comments:

**Travel throughout the circuit will be required.  A reliable vehicle will be needed.

**Anticipated hire date: May 1, 2010.

How to Apply:

Submit a current and complete State of Florida application, cover letter, resume and verification of required education (i.e., copy of college degree or college transcript) to:

Sondra Williams, Court Administrator
Third Judicial Circuit Court
105 North Ohio Avenue
Live Oak, FL 32064

**Faxed application packets will not be accepted.
**For more information, please visit: www.jud3.flcourts.org

An application must be submitted for the position listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please call the contact person at the number indicated for each respective position. Persons using a TDD may call the contact person through the Florida Relay Service 1-800-955-8771.