SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64080986

Requisition No: 813238 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64080986

Position Number: 64080986 

Salary:  $75,000-$85,000 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2023 

Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This Senior Level Attorney position performs assigned legal activities for a consortium of County Health Departments at direction of the Chief Legal Counsel.

It serves as legal counsel in all matters necessitating legal advice and/or activities. It involves researching and reviewing extensive procedures, regulations, and projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal legislation.

It represents County Health Departments in civil and appellate proceedings in the state and federal courts, and in administrative tribunals and conducts varied litigation in both state and federal courts.  Provides legal representation, guidance and support to the Primary Care and Communicable Disease programs for a consortium of County Health Departments.

Assists in the development, review, and monitoring of contracts in conjunction with Contract Administration for a consortium of County Health Departments. Provides legal guidance in developing, reviewing and monitoring of contracts, and memorandums of agreement for partnerships and/or relationships with other organizations and agencies, as developed by those agencies the consortium of County Health Departments. Acts as legal consultant with staff and outside attorneys. Prepares administrative complaints and related pleadings, reviews Citations and represents the consortium of County Health Departments in informal and formal administrative hearings and in the courts. Representation will include programs delegated to the County Health Departments by other state agencies or local governments.

Supports Human Resources administration by advising and representing the agency, through its Human Resources Manager and agency managers, in personnel matters including, but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC), employee discipline, employee grievances, and the administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Acts as legal consultant with staff in relation to legal interpretation and court activities, such as review of all matters involving release of confidential information, subpoenas, preparation of depositions and trial testimony, and representing staff on official department business in a wide variety of court/administrative proceedings.

At direction of Chief Legal Counsel, performs review and evaluation of risk management matters and acts as a liaison to the Division of Risk Management.

Also acts as liaison with the courts, state attorneys, public defenders, legal services programs, and other stakeholders in the legal community.

Performs travel in relation to duties and responsibilities, including any litigation, interviews, investigations, training, and other duties as necessary. Attends meetings seminars, workshops related to profession and Department of Health and County Health Department operations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents and agency rules
• Ability to communicate effectively with in writing as indicated by the needs of the client
• Ability to community effectively with outside organizations and represent the Department to the public, other government entities, and other external sources.
• Ability to providing legal consultation and expert advice to management or internal customers.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Attorney License from the Florida Supreme Court (Section 454.021, Florida Statutes; Article 5, Section 15, Florida Constitution.)

Preferred

• Three or more years experience in the practice of law
• Experience in the areas of government or administrative law
• Experience working in health care
• Experience in reviewing or drafting contracts, pleadings and/or briefs or other documents that require synthesizing applicable facts and law

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

921 N. Davis St., Building B

Jacksonville, FL 32209

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.   

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.