Requisition No: 881535
Agency: Environmental Protection
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37020823
Salary: agency to update
Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2026
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ATTORNEY - SES
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This Advertisement may be used to fill Multiple Attorney Positions
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
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 of the Office of General Counsel. Although this position is within DEP, no experience with environmental law is necessary. This position is primarily transactional and will focus on government contracting, grant, and procurement laws. Additionally, it consults on and reviews 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. This position 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:
Must be a Member of Good Standing with the Florida Bar and, preferably, have at least 5 years of verifiable related experience as an attorney, and possess a valid driver's license.
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 a detail and solution-oriented individual who possess practical critical thinking skills.
• Governmental contract, grant, procurement, or real estate experience preferred.
Pay:
Salary will be commensurate with years of legal experience.
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.
