Senior Attorney

Requisition No: 866733

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR ATTORNEY -

This position has been assigned to the General Administrative, Regulatory and Rule Making Practice Group. This Practice Group will provide the Department clear and consistent advice and counsel on general administrative matters, statutory/regulatory interpretations, legislative analysis, rule drafting and legal subject matter experts regarding agency substantive duties.

This position is responsible for providing statutory/regulatory interpretations and guidance to assigned agency programs.

Prepares programmatic legislative analyses and legal reviews.

Prepares written legal opinions interpreting federal and state law, administrative rules, and case law.

Consults with and advises staff on a variety of complex legal issues. Reviews all policies and procedures applicable to assigned headquarters activities and programs for legal implications, including the policy’s relationship to federal and state law.

Provides oversight of agency rule making for assigned agency programs. Assists in drafting administrative rules and is responsible for adopting rules pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

Performs other duties as required by assigned Practice Group Leader, the Deputy General Counsel, or the General Counsel.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, knowledge of rule making authority and process; knowledge of civil and administrative proceedings and procedures, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Law degree (L.L.B. or J.D.) and five years of professional experience in the practice of law. Must be a member of the Florida Bar.

Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

• I nnovation:
  We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
• C ollaboration:
  We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
• A ccountability:
  We perform with integrity & respect.
• R esponsiveness:
  We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
• E xcellence:
  We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Florida Department of Health

2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 215

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

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.

Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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…