SENIOR ATTORNEY - 77061018

Requisition No: 839314 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 77061018

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77061018 

Salary:  $78,000.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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FWC Office of General Counsel

Senior Attorney SES

$78,000.00 annually

620 S. Meridian

Tallahassee, FL

Office of General Counsel/OED

Senior Attorney SES – 77061018

Tallahassee, Florida

ABOUT FWC

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s mission is to manage fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The head of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is the commission, comprised of seven commissioners, appointed by the governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate. The commission has the authority to exercise the executive and regulatory powers delegated to FWC through Article IV, Section 9 of the Florida Constitution as well as additional powers and duties as provided by the Florida Legislature.

The Legal Office provides a wide range of legal services to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and staff. The experience gained at the Commission is broad and diverse and the issues our attorneys could anticipate working on can include: hunting and fishing rulemaking and enforcement, endangered and threatened species protection, public land management, captive wildlife regulation, recreational and commercial permitting, procurement, grants, human resources, and litigation related to any of these areas.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION

Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school; an active member of The Florida Bar; and at least three years of relevant work experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes prior to or within three (3) days of hire.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Work at the FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Valid US Driver’s License – up to 25% travel is required.

*A resume or curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and a writing sample are each required and should be upload and submitted with the profile application.

Incumbent will have financial disclosure reporting responsibility in accordance with Section 112.3145, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are flexible 8-hour days between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

This position will occasionally require work time outside of regular scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Commission’s Office of General Counsel is hiring a program attorney whose primary responsibilities will be to advise and support the Division of Hunting and Game Management. The employee in this position will perform the following legal activities for the Commission:

• Consulting with, and advising, the Executive Director and Commission staff on matters relating to the legal requirements for program development, implementation, strategic planning, and internal management activities.
• In coordination with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, providing litigation support to Commission’s litigation attorney(s) with opportunities to be called upon to represent the Commission and staff before various judicial and administrative bodies, engaging in various forms of litigation.
• Advising and working with the various Divisions and Offices in the area of program development, identification, and analysis of the legal ramifications of programs and activities undertaken by the subject Division or Office.
• Participating in the development, negotiations, and review of procurement, contracts, and other agreements.
• Performing research for legal interpretations, briefs, real estate transactions, pleadings, court hearings, trials, and related legal matters.
• Assisting with public records and discovery requests.
• Occasionally, receiving legislative bill drafting, reviewing, commenting, and tracking assignments.
• Participating in development and promulgation of Commission rules through assuring legal and technical requirements of rulemaking are met.
• Performing various additional administrative and legal duties as needed and will advise and represent staff members as appropriate.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Florida laws and legal procedure, both civil and administrative
• Litigation skills in a variety of forums to include DOAH, PERC and Circuit Court preferred
• Ability to obtain and present legal research.
• Ability to communicate internally and with stakeholders and their representatives.
• Time management skills
• Environmental or Wildlife law knowledge preferred.
• Florida state government experience preferred.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

• Health Premiums $4.17- Single / $15.00- Family Biweekly
• No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
• 176 hours Annual Leave and 104 hours Sick Leave per year

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

Location: Tallahassee

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.