Job Description

Requisition No: 869850

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ATTORNEY

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37001058

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with years of experience

Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2026

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ATTORNEY - SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This Advertisement will be used to fill Multiple Attorney Positions

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

and Responsibilities

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of General Counsel, in Tallahassee is seeking to fill multiple attorney positions in the Contracts Unit of the Office of General Counsel.  Although these positions are within DEP, no experience with environmental law is necessary.  These positions are primarily transactional and focus on government contracting, grant, and procurement laws.  Additionally, they consult on and review requests for exemptions from requirements to competitively procure the purchase of commodities and contractual services. Consult on and review grant agreements (both state and federal), settlement agreements, memorandums of understanding and memorandums of agreement, interagency agreements, and data sharing agreements. Participate in the creation of procurement, grant, and contract templates and standard contracts for the purchase of commodities and contractual services. This position will review procurements, contracts and grant documents. These positions will also assist various DEP programs in rulemaking and assist litigation attorneys with bid protests.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and comfortable 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, gage legal risk, provide proactive guidance, respond to client and co-worker queries, and timely and effectively resolve issues.

• 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 issues including but not limited to administrative law and procedure, and state rules regarding solicitation, procurement, contracts, and grants, as well as federal rules regarding grants. Which is to include proficiency with online research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis Nexis.

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

• Strategic client management skills.

• Positive attitude and a willingness to grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Senior Attorney: Must be a Member of Good Standing with the Florida Bar and have at least 5 years of verifiable related experience as an attorney.
• Entry Level Attorney No experience is required but must have graduated from an accredited law school within the last year and have signed up and approved to take the Florida Bar Exam. Such candidates would be required to pass the Florida Bar within 12 months of being hired.

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 for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference is for detail and solution-oriented individuals who possess practical critical thinking skills.

• Governmental contract, grant, procurement, or real estate experience preferred

Pay Salary will be commensurate with years of experience

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Tuition waivers;

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• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.