Job Description

Requisition No: 876641

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ATTORNEY - 37011091

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37011091

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2026

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ATTORNEY

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

PENDING VACANCY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of General Counsel, in Tallahassee is seeking to fill an attorney position in its Litigation Section. The attorney would handle and litigate cases from inception through trial in both civil and administrative proceedings. This is an exciting opportunity to litigate environmental issues such as protecting and managing: Florida’s air resources, including air quality, and permitting and compliance of emission sources; Florida’s water resources, including the quality of Florida’s water rivers, lakes, estuaries as well as the preservation of the State’s beach and dune system; and the improper handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A willingness to actively participate, communicate and collaborate with team members, 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.
• Ability to conduct legal research on issues including but not limited to administrative law and procedure, environmental law, and state rules of civil procedure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited College or University.
• Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar upon acceptance or within 9 months of acceptance of the position.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position 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.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Member of the Florida Bar

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior litigation or administrative experience is preferred.

Pay: Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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 combines a beautiful natural environment with a modern pace of life. It’s no surprise that the city has received awards and accolades as being one of the top 10 cities in the south and recognized as a Tree City.   Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the gulf coast, a diverse selection of springs, over 700 miles of trails, award winning cuisine and located not far from larger cities, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location to live, play, and work.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you are on the career ladder.

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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more 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 to answer 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.

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.