Code Enforcement Special Magistrate

St. Johns County is seeking qualified Florida‑licensed attorneys to serve as the County’s Code Enforcement Special Magistrate. The appointed magistrate will conduct hearings, determine facts, and, when appropriate, impose administrative fines and other non‑criminal penalties to enforce local codes and ordinances under Chapter 162, Florida Statutes. This role is an ongoing legal service rather than a one‑time construction or consulting task. • Perform judicial‑like hearings for code violations • Issue findings of fact and administrative penalties • Must be a Florida‑licensed attorney with knowledge of municipal code enforcement • Services rendered in accordance with Chapter 162, Florida Statutes • Acts as an impartial adjudicator for repeated or pending violations