Requisition No: 803862
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY – 55012355
Position Number: 55012355
Salary: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/25/2023
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
150 / District 1 Chief Counsel
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Angela Tucker, District 1 Chief Counsel, 801 N. Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (863) 519-2824
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: angela.tucker@dot.state.fl.us
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The attorney in this position handles cases in defense of the Department or in the pursuit of the Department’s rights. This position is responsible for handling litigation through the use of independent judgment; must exhibit quality litigation and research skills in handling cases in areas such as eminent domain, inverse condemnation, environmental, labor and employment, regulatory, claims, construction, contract, tort, administrative, and civil rights. Personally prepares or closely supervises the preparation of pleadings, discovery, jury instructions, and all related activities. Must be prepared to litigate in federal, state circuit, and county jurisdictions and the Division of Administrative Hearings.
The attorney in this position is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to agency personnel in non-litigation matters such as contracts, agreements, proposed legislation, claims, and other matters. Responsible for being familiar with the operations of various offices and programs, and advising personnel regarding: the conduct of agency business; legal powers and duties and how the law affects their operations; the implementation of policies and rules; and the provision of advice, assistance, and direction on legal strategies.
The attorney in this position is responsible for administrative duties, including but not limited to: completing and submitting time and travel records; reviewing general mail and email; preparing internal reports; managing expenses; preparing litigation and expert budgets; and managing contracts to ensure that the work to be performed and the contracted amounts are accurately estimated, contractors stay within their budgets and abide by all contract terms and deadlines, amendments are timely executed, funds are promptly encumbered, and settlement agreements are kept to a minimum.
The attorney in this position is responsible for the diligent, accurate, and thorough review, research, analysis, and editing of documents such as contracts, settlement agreements, rules, procedures, and proposed legislation, for legality, grammatical accuracy, Department consistency, and clarity, and to provide quality recommendations as required. Responsible for the negotiation, drafting, and review of significant and complex contracts and commercial transactions and agreements affecting the Department.
The attorney in this position is responsible for the diligent, accurate, and thorough review, research, and analysis of public records requests and all tasks necessary, either directly or through supervision, to locate, review, redact, respond to, and provide documents responsive to such requests, ensuring statewide consistency in all responses.
Qualifying Questions will not disqualify an applicant.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice, Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a member of The Florida Bar.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position requires overnight travel. This position requires a Level I background check.
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.