Closing Date: 1st April, 2024
Description:
The Work You Will Do:The Office of the General Counsel, Executive Office Unit, is seeking a highly motivated individual who is organized, possesses excellent writing skills, and has the ability to take initiative and build strong, productive relationships. This position is in Tallahassee, Florida.
This is a highly responsible position in the Office of the General Counsel that will work under the direction of the Chief Appellate Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. This position will assist the Division in rule making under Ch. 120, F.S. and Ch. 1-1, F.A.C.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Must have complete knowledge/understanding of rulemaking process in Ch. 120, F.S. and Ch. 1-1, F.A.C.;
- Managing rulemaking for the Department, non-board professions & Child/Farm Labor;
- Drafting and publish Departmental rulemaking language, paperwork, and notices;
- Moderating Rule workshops/hearings;
- Serving as primary liaison to Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (notifying JAPC of rulemaking, responding to JAPC comments, etc.);
- Serving as primary liaison to Office of Fiscal Accountability & Regulatory Reform (notifying OFARR of rulemaking, responding to requests or comments from OFARR);
- Corresponding with public regarding Department's rulemaking;
- Filing proposed rules for adoption with the Florida Department of State;
- Overseeing the Department's Annual Regulatory Plan;
- Corresponding with the Office of the Attorney General regarding rulemaking and the Annual Regulatory Plan;
- Overseeing the Department's Annual Rule Review;
- Assisting Divisions by providing legal services by reviewing rulemaking language;
- Assisting and training rule coordinators;
- Ensuring non-attorney rule coordinators understand the requirements of Ch. 120, F.S. and Ch. 1-1, F.A.C.;
- Ensuring agency staff are made aware of new requirements regarding the rulemaking process;
- Maintaining and updating Rulemaking guides and templates;
- Legal counsel to non-board professions;
- Drafting Declaratory Statements for Department and non-board professions;
- Communicating with public regarding declaratory statements;
- Drafting Final Orders for non-board professions when necessary;
- Performing analysis for legislative proposals and bills monitored by the Department; suggests changes to language when necessary;
- Advising on the laws surrounding emergency rulemaking;
- Defending Departmental rule challenges at the Division of Administrative Hearings; and
- Generally providing rulemaking legal advice to the Department's various Divisions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skill in drafting legal documents;
- Skill in managing multiple complex cases;
- Ability to prioritize work;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- Ability to conduct legal research;
- Ability to make oral presentations in court and in large groups;
- Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities;
- Ability to travel.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have a valid driver's license; and
- Must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing; and
- Must have at least one year of professional experience in the practice of law.
Preferred:
Preference will be given to applicants that are familiar with the rulemaking process in Ch.120, F.S. and Ch. 1-1, F.A.C.
