SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001882

Requisition No: 827907 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001882

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64001882 

Salary:  Up to $80,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/12/2024 

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Florida Department of Health

Office of the General Counsel

Open Competitive

Salary up to $80,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position has been assigned to the General Administrative, Regulatory and Rule Making Practice Group.  This Practice Group will provide the Department clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory/regulatory interpretations, legislative analysis, rule drafting and legal subject matter experts regarding agency substantive duties.

This position is responsible for providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs. 

Prepares programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews.

Prepares written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law.

Consults with and advises staff on a variety of complex legal issues.  Reviews all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law.

Provides oversight of agency rulemaking for assigned agency programs. Assists in drafting administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

Performs other duties as required by assigned Practice Group Leader, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of rulemaking authority and process; knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and three to five years of professional experience in the practice of law.  Must be a member of the Florida Bar.

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:

Florida Department of Health

2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 215

Tallahassee, Florida 32399

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.

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.