Ops Senior Attorney -
This position shall serve as a full-time OPS Hearing Officer in the Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent is responsible for acting as the informal hearing officer for the Department's offices, divisions, and bureaus, and as the hearing officer for various other issues including federally funded programs administered by the Department. The position requires excellent research and writing skills. The position also requires an in-depth understanding of and experience with the Administrative Procedure Act. The incumbent will be expected to be self-motivated and relied upon to comply with all state and federal timelines for the resolution of issues coming before the Hearing Officer.
Primary Responsibilities of Attorney:
- Conducts legal research to evaluate positions of parties.
- Drafts Initial Orders, rules on motions, drafts final reports for adoption by the agency.
- Examines and interprets laws, rules and regulations to determine advisability of supporting or defending litigation.
- Conducts hearings in person, through videoconference or teleconference, or through written submissions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to develop and provide training
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Knowledgeable in conducting legal research, analysis and drafting
Qualifications:
- Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
- Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred but not required.
- Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply.
- Possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience determined by the agency.
Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Health 2585 Merchants Row Boulevard Tallahassee, Florida 32311
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the state of Florida is more than just a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
- Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
- And more!
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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.
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.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399