Requisition No: 789926
Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle
Working Title: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76005263
Position Number: 76005263
Salary: $61,000.00 - $73,000.00 (Pay commensurate with experience.)
Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2023
Office of Executive Director
Office of General Counsel
*Open Competitive Opportunity*
To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.
Candidates who live in Hillsborough, Lake Worth, or Leon County are encouraged to apply.
Contact Person: Kathy Jimenez-Morales, kathyjimenez@flhsmv.gov, (850) 617-3101
Total Compensation Statement
Your Benefits are a significant part of your state compensation. The total compensation package could be anywhere from $84,239to $96,190 annually. The total compensation package includes annual salary, insurance, retirement, leave and holidays.
The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.
Our Benefits include
- Annual and Sick Leave Package
- Nine Paid Holidays
- State Health and Life Insurance
- Educational Benefits
- Contributory Retirement Plan
To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.
This Assistant General Counsel position reports directly to the Chief Counsel of Driver Licenses. As the Assistant General Counsel, you will represent the Department in trial and appellate work in civil and administrative cases, including to the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH). This position will be responsible for preparing pleadings, briefs, and attending oral arguments incidental to these cases. This position also prepares responses to petitions for certiorari and other court actions, and handles any appeals generated from such petitions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate resolution options and implement solutions.
- Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:
- At least two (2) years of litigation and appellate experience.
- Assistant State Attorneys and Assistant Public Defenders are encouraged to apply.
Job Related Requirements
- Must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Selected applicant must possess a valid Class E or higher driver's license. A driver's license history review will be conducted on all candidates in consideration for the position.
The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.
General Information
The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
The process for selecting applicant(s) for this position could take up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.
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.