SENIOR ATTORNEY - 37020179

Requisition No: 881533 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 37020179

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020179 

Salary:  agency to update 

Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2026 

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SENIOR ATTORNEY - SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This Advertisement may be used to fill Multiple Attorney Positions

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of General Counsel, in Tallahassee is seeking to fill an attorney position in the Waste and Emergency Response Unit of the Office of General Counsel.  This position is mainly transactional and will also focus on advising DEP’s Division of Waste Management (DWM) and six District offices on one or a combination of program areas including, but not limited to, solid waste, RCRA, CERCLA, dry cleaning solvent cleanup, petroleum restoration, storage tanks, emergency response, site investigation, waste cleanup, federal facilities, or brownfields. Examples of work projects include all phases of rulemaking and reviewing large documents for legal sufficiency across multiple statutes (DEP and non-DEP) and rules.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and comfortable with computers and business software such as Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint).

• A willingness to actively participate, communicate and collaborate with team members, gage legal risk, provide proactive guidance, respond to client and co-worker queries, and timely and effectively resolve issues.

• Ability to handle high volume in a fast-paced environment with quality and accuracy while being self-motivated and organized.

• Ability to conduct legal research on issues including but not limited to administrative law and procedure, and state rules regarding waste management and contaminated site cleanup. Which is to include proficiency with online research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis Nexis.

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

• Strategic client management skills.
• Positive attitude, a willingness to learn applicable scientific terminology, and expand your knowledge in broad and new areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a Member of Good Standing with the Florida Bar and possess a valid Driver’s License. 

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

These positions are 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: 

• Preference is for a detail and solution-oriented individual who possess practical critical thinking skills.
• Experience as a practicing environmental or real estate law attorney. 

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 answers to 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.