SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55013062

Requisition No: 872241 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55013062

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

650 / District 6 Chief Counsel

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

OUR VISION

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO

This is a Senior Attorney position in our District 6 Chief Counsel’s office. The position is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation of the Department in all phases of the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation facilities, including research, the preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial. The position also prepares real estate conveyance documents and provides representation in the defense of the Department in claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU WILL MAKE

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

HOW YOU WILL GROW

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

You are part of the Office of the General Counsel statewide team and will work in our District 6 Chief Counsel’s office located at 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172.

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00

YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide legal counsel and representation of the Department in all phases of the acquisition of right-of-way for transportation facilities. Represent the Department in all phases of eminent domain proceedings, including research, preparation of pleadings, discovery, witness preparation, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial. Prepare real estate conveyance documents. Represent the Department in defense of claims of inverse condemnation, as assigned. Research all state and federal statutes, court cases, rules, and regulations affecting the right-of-way acquisition operations of the Department. Advise the right-of-way offices that the attorney is assigned to work with of their legal powers and duties, how the law affects their operations, and the implementation of policies and rules. Provide support to Department attorneys representing the Department in claims and litigation against and by the Department. Assist with responding to public records requests and subpoenas, as assigned. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF

Litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice and Government in the Sunshine Law. The principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.

ABILITY TO

Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Utilize problem solving techniques. Work independently. Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be a member of The Florida Bar.

OTHER JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

This position requires overnight travel. This position requires a Level 1 Background Check.

BENEFITS

Health insurance (over 90% employer paid) $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid) Dental, vision and supplemental insurances State of Florida retirement package 10 paid holidays a year Generous vacation and sick leave Tuition waiver for public college courses

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DISABILITY STATEMENT

The Florida Department of Transportation values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities affirmative action plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

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

Miami, FL 33172 (District 6 Chief Counsel Office)

CONTACT

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr People First Service Center