RULES ATTORNEY - 67014895 1

Requisition No: 827620 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: RULES ATTORNEY - 67014895 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 67014895 

Salary:  $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 POSITION: Senior Attorney - Selected Exempt Service (SES)

WORKING TITLE: Rules Attorney

POSITION’S LOCATION: State Office – Tallahassee, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67014895

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

The Difference You Will Make:

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is a consumer-oriented agency responsible for supporting individuals with unique abilities and their families in living, learning, and working within their communities by creating multiple pathways to possibilities. https://apd.myflorida.com/The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) at APD is dedicated to providing sound and thorough legal guidance with a high degree of professionalism and ethics, with respect and understanding for the individuals and families the Agency serves. The OGC is committed to the goal of providing the highest possible quality representation to our client.

The Work You Will Do:

The attorney in this position will focus on Agency rulemaking. This role requires an in-depth understanding, or the ability to develop such an understanding, of the rulemaking process found in chapter 120, Florida Statutes, and administrative rules with the goal of mastering this practice. This attorney will be responsible for moving proposed rules through the statutory rulemaking process and representing the Agency in any rule challenge under Ch. 120, F.S. This attorney will be required to track and respond timely to all administrative rules reporting requirements established in chapter 120, administrative rules, or as otherwise mandated.

This attorney will work closely with Agency subject matter experts to analyze, review, and draft new and/or amended rules. Additionally, this role requires a high level of responsiveness to the appropriate Agency staff and is expected to brief them as necessary. The Rulemaking Attorney leads or co-leads internal rule development meetings and conducts rule workshops and rule hearings

How You Will Grow:

The OGC offers a unique opportunity to enrich your administrative law experience and expand your knowledge in multiple areas of the law, that includes appearance in criminal and civil court, contractual disputes, and cases involving human resources and personnel litigation. There are pathways for promotion for those who want to be leaders in the courtroom and for those who would rather be leaders in the office. As a tight-knit team of attorneys and staff, the OGC serves the broader legal needs of the Agency. This fosters a culture of teamwork, unity, and collaboration. Working for the OGC also provides the chance to maintain a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility and ample leave benefits. You will have the unique opportunity to work under a Board Certified Specialist General Counsel and if desired you will be encouraged and supported to earn your own certification. Open learning opportunities will be provided through free CLE courses with the General Counsel.

Where You Will Work:

OGC is headquartered at the State Office in Tallahassee, located within the Capital Circle Office Complex at 4030 Esplanade Way.

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.

The Agency recognizes the special responsibility associated with the licensed practice of law. It is a necessary implication, as a member in good standing with the Florida Bar, that you will work outside the normal work hours as necessary to provide quality representation for our client. Due to this, and subject to workload and legal deadlines, some flexibility in hours and location to achieve a work life balance may be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.

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:

· Florida Bar annual fees are paid for by the Agency

· Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

· Upon hire with state and on each anniversary date, you will be accredited 176 hours of annual leave and 104 hours of sick leave

· 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, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

Salary Range $60,000 - $77,000. The selected candidate will be hired within this range.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Knowledge of legal terminology.

· Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure, including administrative procedures and practices.

· Knowledge and experience with public records and their exemptions, HIPAA, and laws and ethics in government.

· Ability to provide legal counsel and represent the Agency at the administrative level.

· Ability to perform legal research and prepare various legal documents.

· Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.

· Ability to employ legal reasoning and to foresee possible legal problems.

· Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to engage in alternative dispute resolution.

· Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public, including unrepresented litigants.

· Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.

· Willingness and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

· Ability to conduct meetings and to make presentations.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

· Willingness and ability to learn and adapt to continually evolving software and technology.

· Ability to travel.

Qualifications:

Member of the Florida Bar in good standing with a minimum of 2 (two) years of experience as an Attorney.

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.