OPS ATTORNEY - 64858669

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Tallahassee seeks a Transactions-focused attorney to advise on written agreements, procurements, and contract management. You will interact with DEPCS personnel and provide program counsel support in a dynamic state environment.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Florida Bar membership, and experience drafting or reviewing contracts, MOUs, leases, or grant awards. Willingness to work outside normal hours in emergencies is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or advising on written agreements such as contracts, MOUs, provider agreements, leases, or grant awards.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on arrangements and relationships that warrant written agreements (contracts, MOUs, leases, grant awards).
• Advise on procurements, bid protests, and contract management for the Department.
• Interact daily with DEPCS program personnel and input on solicitations and contracts.
• Serve as the designated DEPCS backup to Program Counsel and provide support as needed.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract review

Effective communication

Public sector experience

Emergency readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Member of the Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

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This position serves in the Transactions Practice Group of the Office of the General Counsel.

The position will provide guidance and advice on arrangements and relationships which warrant a written agreement, such as contracts, memoranda of agreement or understanding, letters of agreement, provider agreements, leases and grant awards.

The Transactions Practice Group provides advice, counsel, and legal review for the Department of Health (Department) on:

• Development and administration of competitive and non-competitive procurements of property, buildings, commodities and services;
• Representation of the Department in bid protests before the Division of Administrative Hearings and appellate courts;
• Proposed contracts and existing contracts that embody the exchange of promises between the Department and non-Department entities including leases, purchase orders, formal contracts, memoranda of understanding or agreement;
• The sale of commodities and services by the Department; and
• Amendments, renewals and terminations of existing agreements as identified above.

This position will interact daily with programmatic personnel of the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support (DEPCS) and provide input on solicitations and contracts.

This position works closely with contract administration and central purchasing within the Bureau of General Services.

This position is responsible for familiarity with and application of state and federal statutes and regulations governing various purchasing and contract activities of the Department.

Serves as the designated DEPCS backup to Program Counsel, providing support as needed to ensure continuity of operations.

Performs other duties as required by assigned Transaction Practice Group Team Lead, the General Counsel, or the Deputy General Counsel. Accepts assignments as required from the Transaction Practice Group Team Lead.

This position is grant-funded through November 30, 2027. The Department intends to pursue additional funding with the goal of continuing the position beyond November 2027; however, a future funding source has not yet been identified.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship

Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position

Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.

Experience drafting, reviewing, or advising on written agreements such as contracts, memoranda of understanding, provider agreements, leases, or grant awards.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

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

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity and respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL

The Benefits of Working as an OPS Employee for the State of Florida:

As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

Core Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving Human Resources office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory coverage for job-related injuries or illnesses, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (access to unemployment benefits if you become unemployed through no fault of your own)

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 berequired to provide your Social Security Number (SSN)in order toconduct 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://www.sss.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 canceled,suspendedordeemedineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will berequired to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify isoperatedby 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.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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 testingin accordance withSection 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (Department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/orexpertise.Through the Department's VALOR program, whichexpediteslicensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.