SENIOR ATTORNEY
Description:
Requisition No: 819506
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55000777
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55000777
Salary: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
916 / Office of General Counsel
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Michael Hardy, Chief Counsel, 605 Suwannee Street, MS 58, Tallahassee, FL 32399
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER:
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS:
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:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
Generous vacation and sick leave
10 paid holidays a year
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
Training opportunities
Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for representing the Department in the negotiation, drafting, and review of significant contracts and complex commercial transactions including, funding agreements, transportation development and project agreements, public-private transportation system agreements, intergovernmental agreements, transit agreements, rail agreements, intermodal transportation system agreements, and agreements affecting the use of the Department right-of-way.
Responsible for performing legal analysis of proposed legislation affecting the Department’s activities and providing legal advice in matters involving the financing of transportation facilities, including bonds, loans, and other financing mechanisms.
Responsible for thoroughly researching all state and federal statutes, court cases, rules and regulations affecting the operations of the Department’s offices that the attorney may be assigned to specifically and regularly advise and represent. Responsible for being familiar with the operations of those offices and advising personnel in those offices regarding their legal powers and duties, how the law affects their operations, and the implementation of policies and rules.
Qualifying Questions will not disqualify an applicant.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice and Government In the Sunshine Law. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications
REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a member of The Florida Bar.
OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position will require overnight travel. This position requires a Level I background check
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 (). 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.