Closing Date: 9th April, 2024
Description:
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.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 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, consistent with the
direction and advice provided by the Turnpike Enterprise Chief Counsel
and the General Counsel.
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.
Responsible for providing legal representation in claims and litigation against and by the Department in all phases, including research, preparation of pleadings, discovery, preparation of witnesses, hearings, settlement negotiations, and trial, as assigned. Responsible for providing 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.
