State of Florida
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64007087
State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
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837477Agency:
Department of HealthWorking Title:
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64007087This position serves in the Transactions Practice Group of the Office of the General Counsel.The position will provide guidance and advice on arrangements and relationships which warrant a written agreement, such as contracts, memoranda of agreement or understanding, letter agreements, provider agreements, leases and grant awards.The Transactions Practice Group provides advice, counsel and legal review for the Department of Health on:Development and administration of competitive and non-competitive procurements of property, buildings, commodities and services;Representation of the Department in bid protests before the Division of Administrative Hearings and appellate courts;Proposed contracts and existing contracts that embody the exchange of promises between the Department and non-Department entities ranging from leases, purchase orders, formal contracts, memoranda of understanding or agreement;The sale of commodities and services by the Department;Amendments, renewals and terminations of existing agreements as identified above.The Transactions Practice Group also supplies advice and counsel as requested by the County Health Department Attorneys on the above topics.This position will interact daily with programmatic personnel of the Department and provide input on solicitations and contracts. The position works closely with Contract Administration and Purchasing within the Bureau of General Services.This position is responsible for familiarity with and application of state and federal statutes and regulations governing various purchasing and contract activities of the Department.Performs other duties as required by assigned Practice Group Leader, the General Counsel, or the Deputy General Counsel. Accepts assignments as required from the Transaction Practice Group Leader.Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Licensure/registration/certification requirements:Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.Qualifications:Member of the Florida BarWhere You Will Work:Department of HealthOffice of the General Counsel2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 200The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: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.Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.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).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.Location:TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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837477Agency:
Department of HealthWorking Title:
SENIOR ATTORNEY - 64007087This position serves in the Transactions Practice Group of the Office of the General Counsel.The position will provide guidance and advice on arrangements and relationships which warrant a written agreement, such as contracts, memoranda of agreement or understanding, letter agreements, provider agreements, leases and grant awards.The Transactions Practice Group provides advice, counsel and legal review for the Department of Health on:Development and administration of competitive and non-competitive procurements of property, buildings, commodities and services;Representation of the Department in bid protests before the Division of Administrative Hearings and appellate courts;Proposed contracts and existing contracts that embody the exchange of promises between the Department and non-Department entities ranging from leases, purchase orders, formal contracts, memoranda of understanding or agreement;The sale of commodities and services by the Department;Amendments, renewals and terminations of existing agreements as identified above.The Transactions Practice Group also supplies advice and counsel as requested by the County Health Department Attorneys on the above topics.This position will interact daily with programmatic personnel of the Department and provide input on solicitations and contracts. The position works closely with Contract Administration and Purchasing within the Bureau of General Services.This position is responsible for familiarity with and application of state and federal statutes and regulations governing various purchasing and contract activities of the Department.Performs other duties as required by assigned Practice Group Leader, the General Counsel, or the Deputy General Counsel. Accepts assignments as required from the Transaction Practice Group Leader.Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Licensure/registration/certification requirements:Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Must be a member of the Florida Bar or become a member within twelve months of employment.Qualifications:Member of the Florida BarWhere You Will Work:Department of HealthOffice of the General Counsel2585 Merchants Row Boulevard, Suite 200The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: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.Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.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).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.Location:TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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