SENIOR ATTORNEY - 37001750

Requisition No: 882763 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 37001750

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37001750 

Salary:  agency to update 

Posting Closing Date: 10/03/2026 

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SENIOR ATTORNEY - SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Department of Environmental Protection’s Human Resources Counsel provides counsel on labor and employment law to the Department’s Bureau of Human Resource Management. They assist the Bureau in ensuring compliance with both state and federal regulations and addressing personnel grievances. They also assist litigation attorneys in employment-related litigation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advise the Department’s Bureau of Human Resource Management on legal questions related to hiring practices, employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and employee terminations.
• Advise the Department’s Bureau of Human Resource Management on employee obligations under the DEP Code of Conduct and DEP Code of Ethics.
• Advise the Department’s Bureau of Human Resource Management on all general legal matters such as contract law, public records law, disability protection law, Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA.
• Serve as the Department’s liaison to the Department of Financial Services for all DEP risk management cases.
• Assist litigation attorneys in all litigation cases related to labor and employment law.
• Draft, review, and update directives, memorandums, legal documents, and collective bargaining agreements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant state, with membership in good standing with the state bar.
• Prior experience in labor relations, employment law, or public sector legal compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state employment statutes, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA, as well as advanced negotiation and communication skills.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as Positions of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Provide legal counsel on employment and labor matters specific to Florida.
• Ensure compliance with Florida Statutes (F.S.), state personnel rules, and federal employment laws.
• Ensure personnel reviews and disciplinary investigations comply with Florida's Sunshine Laws and Public Records Laws (Chapter 119, F.S.).
• Provide legal guidance to the agency’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding employee misconduct or discrimination claims.

Pay: Salary will be commensurate with years of legal experience.

Our Organization and Mission:

The DEP is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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. 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.

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);
• Tuition waivers;
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• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:   

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and to answer questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Location:  

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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.