SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001769

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) plan

Group insurance

Workers’ compensation

Unemployment benefits

Job summary

The Senior Attorney in the Transactions Practice Group of the Office of the General Counsel provides guidance on written agreements such as contracts, memoranda of understanding, leases, and grant awards. The role also covers procurement issues, contract monitoring and administration within the Department of Health.

The incumbent will interact with program staff, coordinate with Contract Administration and Purchasing, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing purchasing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of public administration principles.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication in English.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research and apply laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Attorney in the Transactions Practice Group to advise on contracts, memoranda, leases and grant awards.
• Provide guidance on procurement issues, contract monitoring, and administration.
• Advise on development and administration of procurements of property, buildings, goods and services; represent in bid protests.

Skills

Public administration knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Legal research

Procurement & contracts

Microsoft Office

Education

Florida Bar membership

Job description

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Requisition No:886740

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64001769

Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position will serve as a Senior Attorney in the Transactions Practice Group of the Office of the General Counsel. This Practice Group 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. In addition, this group will provide advice and counsel concerning procurement issues, contact monitoring, and administration.

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 from leases, direct orders, purchase orders, contracts, memoranda of understanding or agreement; and Amendments, renewals and terminations of existing agreements as identified above.

The Transaction Practice Group also supplies advice and counsel as requested by the County Health Department Attorneys on the above topics.

This incumbent will interact daily with programmatic personnel of the Department and provide input on solicitations and contracts. The position works closely with Contract Administration and 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.

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

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 disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience determined by the agency.

Knowledge of the basic principles of public administration

Knowledge of methods of collection and analyses of evidence

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication and proficiency in the English language

Ability to conduct fact-finding research, understand and apply relevant state and federal laws, regulations, statutes, codes policies and procedures relating to program functions and non-discrimination in client services and equal employment opportunity

Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to program functions and to develop alternative recommendations

Ability to prepare reports relating to program functions, including affirmative action plans and updates

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

Qualifications:

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

Procurement and contracts experience is preferred but not required.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

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

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health

2585 Merchants Row Blvd.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than 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. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

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://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, 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 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 testing in accordance with Section 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/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing 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.