Requisition No: 809310
Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle
Working Title: (Senior Attorney) ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – 76004711
Position Number: 76004711
Salary: $72,000.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2023
Office of Executive Director
Office of General Counsel
Division of Administrative Services
Office of Executive Director Legal Counsel
*Open Competitive Advertisement*
To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.
Contact Person: Jonathan Sanford, JonathanSanford@flhsmv.gov
Total Compensation Statement
Your Benefits are a significant part of your state compensation. The total compensation package could be anywhere from $48,154 to $58,806 annually. The total compensation package includes annual salary, insurance, retirement, leave and holidays.
The Organization
At the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) we are committed to providing highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. Our nearly 4,300 members around the state are dedicated to fulfilling this mission and positively impacting the safety and wellbeing of all Florida residents and visitors.
Our Benefits include
- Annual and Sick Leave Package
- Nine Paid Holidays
- State Health and Life Insurance
- Educational Benefits
- Contributory Retirement Plan
To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.
Duties and Responsibilities
This Senior Attorney position reports to the Chief Counsel for Administrative Services within the Office of General Counsel, and represents the Department in personnel-related litigation. Representation could be in various venues, including but not limited to, the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) and the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), and in grievance, arbitration, and pre-determination hearings. Duties and responsibilities include:
- Reviewing personnel-related documents (investigation reports, disciplinary actions, etc.) for legal sufficiency and compliance with administrative rules and regulations.
- Gathering and analyzing legal research and data to prepare legal opinions and bulletins.
- Preparing legal pleadings and documents, including appellate briefs and responses before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
- Rendering legal advice in developing various Department programs, policies, rules and regulations.
This position may also occasionally assist with administrative legal matters related to Department purchases, contracts, agreements, etc. Additional responsibilities may include reviewing and drafting contracts and leases; providing legal advice for competitive procurements; and handling issues and disputes related to contract performance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of employment law, labor law, and State of Florida personnel laws and rules (Career Service Appeals process, grievance process).
- As a secondary area, an interest in contracts and public procurement law.
- Proficiency in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to research and interpret complex provisions of the law as it relates to powers, duties and functions of the Department.
- Independent decision-making skills and a strong work ethic.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two (2) years of civil or administrative litigation experience.
- Experience in labor/employment law and/or personnel-related litigation.
- Knowledge of State of Florida personnel laws and rules (specifically Rule 60L-36.005, F.A.C., Sections 110.107 & 110.227, F.S., Career Service Appeals process, grievance process).
- Knowledge of the Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights.
- Knowledge of the law as it relates to competitive procurements and contract review for a state, local or federal government agency.
Job Related Requirements
- Work with a meaningful mission.
- A place to grow your skills and advance your career.
- Competitive medical insurance, life insurance and retirement benefits.
- Generous vacation and sick leave and paid holidays.
- Opportunities for educational assistance.
- The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.
Notes
- The selected applicant must be an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
- The position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. A driver’s license history review will be conducted on all candidates in consideration for the position.
- Travel, to include overnight travel, may be required.
General Information
The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
HSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.