SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76002945

Requisition No: 842355 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76002945

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76002945 

Salary:  $70,000.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/21/2024 

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Office of General Counsel

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Career Service (CS) Opportunity

 

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

 

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

 

Contact Person: Jonathan Sanford, JonathanSanford@flhsmv.gov     

 

The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. 
 
Our Benefits include
•    Paid Parental Leave
•    Annual and Sick Leave Package
•    Nine Paid Holidays
•    State Health and Life Insurance
•    Educational Benefits
•    Contributory Retirement Plan

 

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities
This Senior Assistant General Counsel position reports directly to the Chief Counsel for Administrative Services within the Office of General Counsel. The position is responsible for drafting and analyzing legislative bills and amendments; coordinating legislative bill reviews for the Department; and oversight of the implementation of new legislation. Further, this position will have primary responsibility for supervising Department-wide administrative rulemaking. In addition, this position may handle other work which includes reviewing and drafting contracts and leases; reviewing and drafting Department-wide policies and procedures; and providing legal advice regarding public records. This position will represent the Department in administrative, legislative and civil venues, and will be responsible for preparing pleadings, briefs and research projects as needed.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Legislative process, including review of proposed legislation.
• Proficiency in civil, appellate and administrative litigation.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of the rule making process.
• Knowledge of contracts and public procurement law.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of civil or administrative law experience.
• At least three (3) years of exp