Closing Date: 1st November, 2026
Description:
Your Specific Responsibilities:This position shall serve as a full-time OPS Hearing Officer in the Office of the General Counsel. The incumbent is responsible for acting as the informal hearing officer for the Department's offices, divisions, and bureaus, and as the hearing officer for various other issues including federally funded programs administered by the Department. The position requires excellent research and writing skills. The position also requires an in-depth understanding of and experience with the Administrative Procedure Act. The incumbent will be expected to be self-motivated and relied upon to comply with all state and federal timelines for the resolution of issues coming before the Hearing Officer.
Primary Responsibilities of Attorney:
Conducts legal research to evaluate positions of parties; drafts Initial Orders, rules on motions, drafts final reports for adoption by the agency; examines and interprets laws, rules and regulations to determine advisability of supporting or defending litigation; conducts hearings in person, through videoconference or teleconference, or through written submissions.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to develop and provide training.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Knowledgeable in conducting legal research, analysis and drafting.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing. Possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or relevant experience determined by the agency.
Preferred - Litigation, rulemaking, or administrative law experience is preferred, but not required. Former public defenders and state attorneys are encouraged to apply.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Health
2585 Merchants Row Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32311
