SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64007087

Requisition No: 837477 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64007087

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64007087 

Salary:  $80,000.00-$85,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Salary commenserate with experience

Previous applicants are still being considered and need not reapply.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves in the Transactions Practice Group of the Office of the General Counsel.

The position will provide guidance and advice on arrangements and relationships which warrant a written agreement, such as contracts, memoranda of agreement or understanding, letter agreements, provider agreements, leases and grant awards.

The Transactions Practice Group provides advice, counsel and legal review for the Department of Health on:

Development and administration of competitive and non-competitive procurements of property, buildings, commodities and services;

Representation of the Department in bid protests before the Division of Administrative Hearings and appellate courts;

Proposed contracts and existing contracts that embody the exchange of promises between the Department and non-Department entities ranging from leases, purchase orders, formal contracts, memoranda of understanding or agreement; The sale of commodities and services by the Department; and Amendments, renewals and terminations of existing agreements as identified above.

The Transactions Practice Group also supplies advice and counsel as requested by the County Health Department Attorneys on the above topics.

This position will interact daily with programmatic personnel of the Department and provide input on solicitations and contracts. The position works closely with Contract Administration and Purchasing within the Bureau of General Services.

This position is responsible for familiarity with and application of state and federal statutes and regulations governing various purchasing and contract activities of the Department.

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

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.

Qualifications:

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:

Department of Health

Office of the General Counsel

2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 200

Tallahassee, FL 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.