Requisition No: 796121
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 77061018
Position Number: 77061018
Salary: $60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr
Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2023
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
SENIOR ATTORNEY SES – 77061018
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*Previous applicants are still being considered and need not re-apply*
Open Competitive: Applications from all candidates will be considered.
REQUIREMENTS
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. The criminal history check must be completed prior to or within the first three days of employment.
*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.
This position requires the ability to travel up to 25%.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application.
Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
OFFICE OVERVIEW
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.
The employee’s responsibilities will directly support and effect the State of Florida. 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 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/.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The Commission’s Office of General Counsel is hiring an attorney to provide both program and litigation support, to include Human Resources/Personnel and 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 one or more of 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.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school; an active member of The Florida Bar; and at least five years of relevant work experience.
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
Additional Requirements
The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) point-of-view.
Work at FWC is cross-functional, meaning that 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.
Employees are responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
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 at 1-877-562-7287 or TTY at 1-866-221-0268. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If a conditional offer of employment is made, you will be required to provide identification and proof of citizenship and or authorization to work in the United States for the hiring authority to which applications is made. E-Verify will be used to confirm work authorization. See E-Verify for additional information.
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.
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.