ATTORNEY
State of Florida, Tallahassee, FL, United States
Position Overview And Responsibilities
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of General Counsel, in Tallahassee is seeking to fill an attorney position in the Contracts Unit. The position focuses on public‑sector contracting, grant, and procurement laws, and is primarily a transactional role. Responsibilities include consulting on and reviewing requests for exemptions from competitive procurement requirements, reviewing grant agreements (state and federal), settlement agreements, memoranda of understanding, interagency agreements, and data sharing agreements, creating procurement, grant, and contract templates and standard contracts for the purchase of commodities and contractual services, reviewing procurements and contracts, assisting program units with rulemaking, and supporting litigation attorneys with bid protests.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge and comfort with computers and business software such as Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint).
A willingness to actively participate, communicate, and collaborate with team members, gauge legal risk, provide proactive guidance, answer client and coworker queries, and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
Ability to handle high volume in a fast‑paced environment with quality and accuracy while being self‑motivated and organized.
Ability to conduct legal research on administrative law and procedure, and state rules regarding solicitation, procurement, contracts, and grants, as well as federal rules regarding grants; proficiency with online research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis Nexis.
Excellent communication and critical‑thinking skills.
Strategic client‑management skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to grow.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a Member of Good Standing with the Florida Bar and, preferably, have at least five years of verifiable related experience as an attorney.
Position Of Special Trust Requirement
These positions are designated as Positions of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for a detail and solution‑oriented individual who possesses practical critical‑thinking skills.
Governmental contract, grant, procurement, or real‑estate experience preferred.
Pay
Salary will be commensurate with years of legal experience.
Our Organization And Mission
The DEP is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship—protecting Florida’s air, water, and land. The agency’s vision is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy, and to innovate and seek efficiencies in all core functions.
Where You Will Work
Office is located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida, known for its mid‑size urban environment, major universities, and government presence.
Benefits
Annual and sick leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
State group insurance coverage options for health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
Tuition waivers.
Access to the Total Compensation Estimator Tool.
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of General Counsel, in Tallahassee is seeking to fill an attorney position in the Contracts Unit. The position focuses on public‑sector contracting, grant, and procurement laws, and is primarily a transactional role. Responsibilities include consulting on and reviewing requests for exemptions from competitive procurement requirements, reviewing grant agreements (state and federal), settlement agreements, memoranda of understanding, interagency agreements, and data sharing agreements, creating procurement, grant, and contract templates and standard contracts for the purchase of commodities and contractual services, reviewing procurements and contracts, assisting program units with rulemaking, and supporting litigation attorneys with bid protests.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge and comfort with computers and business software such as Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint).
A willingness to actively participate, communicate, and collaborate with team members, gauge legal risk, provide proactive guidance, answer client and coworker queries, and resolve issues promptly and effectively.
Ability to handle high volume in a fast‑paced environment with quality and accuracy while being self‑motivated and organized.
Ability to conduct legal research on administrative law and procedure, and state rules regarding solicitation, procurement, contracts, and grants, as well as federal rules regarding grants; proficiency with online research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis Nexis.
Excellent communication and critical‑thinking skills.
Strategic client‑management skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to grow.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a Member of Good Standing with the Florida Bar and, preferably, have at least five years of verifiable related experience as an attorney.
Position Of Special Trust Requirement
These positions are designated as Positions of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for a detail and solution‑oriented individual who possesses practical critical‑thinking skills.
Governmental contract, grant, procurement, or real‑estate experience preferred.
Pay
Salary will be commensurate with years of legal experience.
Our Organization And Mission
The DEP is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship—protecting Florida’s air, water, and land. The agency’s vision is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy, and to innovate and seek efficiencies in all core functions.
Where You Will Work
Office is located in Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida, known for its mid‑size urban environment, major universities, and government presence.
Benefits
Annual and sick leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
State group insurance coverage options for health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
Tuition waivers.
Access to the Total Compensation Estimator Tool.
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