DEPUTY COUNSEL - 55010723

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location:

　　OCOEE, FL, US, 34761

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 815600

　　Agency: Department of Transportation

　　Working Title: DEPUTY COUNSEL - 55010723

　　Pay Plan: SES

　　Position Number: 55010723

　　Salary: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2024

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　　STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

　　JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

　　879 / Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel

　　OPEN COMPETITIVE

　　SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

　　CONTACT PERSON: Mark Dlugokienski, Chief Counsel, Turkey Lake Service Plaza, Building 5315, Mile Marker 263, Florida’s Turnpike

　　CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (407) 264-3175

　　CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

　　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:

　　Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

　　$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

　　Dental, vision and supplemental insurances

　　State of Florida retirement package

　　Generous vacation and sick leave

　　10 paid holidays a year

　　Career advancement opportunities

　　Tuition waiver for public college courses

　　Training opportunities

　　Flexible work schedules and telework (for designated positions)

　　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!

　　For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates 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.

　　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 located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

　　POSITION DESCRIPTION: Responsible for assisting the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel in the administrative and substantive operation of the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel Office’s legal functions, including advising the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Executive Officer, directors, and all Turnpike Enterprise personnel on legal matters and policy decisions which affect the interests of the Turnpike Enterprise in its day-to-day operations, and providing oversight of the administrative and substantive operation of the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel Office’s legal functions in the absence of the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel, consistent with the direction provided by the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel. In coordination with the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel, this attorney is responsible for providing legal counsel and advice to Turnpike Enterprise staff concerning the negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, funding agreements, joint project agreements, construction agreements, maintenance agreements, intergovernmental agreements, toll operation agreements, permits, and agreements concerning Turnpike Enterprise right-of-way and real property interests. Responsible for ensuring that legal advice provided comports with the direction and advice provided by the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel and the General Counsel. Responsible for providing input to the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel and Turnpike Enterprise executive staff on matters of statewide significance.

　　Responsible for thoroughly researching all state and federal statutes, court cases, rules, and regulations affecting the operations of the Turnpike Enterprise. Responsible for advising Turnpike Enterprise program area offices the attorney is assigned to work with regarding legal powers and duties, how the law affects operations, and the implementation of policies and rules.

　　Provides support to Department attorneys representing the Department in claims and litigation against and by the Department, as assigned. Responsible for assisting with public records requests, information requests, and subpoenas, as assigned.

　　Qualifying Questions will not disqualify an applicant.

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice and Government In the Sunshine Law. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. Ability to work independently. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications.

　　REQUIRED LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: Must be a member of The Florida Bar.

　　OTHER JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS: This position requires overnight travel. This position requires a Level I background check.

　　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). 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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Orlando