Deputy General Counsel-Fwc - 77071721

Requisition No: 862181 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL-FWC - 77071721 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 77071721 Salary: $105,000.00- $115,000.00 Annually Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Deputy General Counsel - SES: $105,000.00-115,000.00 Annually Location: 620 S. Meridian Tallahassee, FL, Office of General Counsel/OED Our organization envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes. Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Office of General Counsel Overview: The Legal Office provides a wide range of legal services to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and staff. A resume or curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, and a writing sample are required and should be uploaded and submitted with the profile application. Application packets without a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and state application will not be considered for the position. Open Competitive: Applications from all candidates will be considered Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctorate is required. Membership with the Florida Bar. Six years of experience. Requirements: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check. Office hours are 8-hour per day, Monday through Friday. This position will occasionally require work time outside of regular scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends. Valid US Driver's License - up to 25% travel is required. Preferred Experience and Training: Three years of employment with a state agency of the State of Florida. Experience supervising or managing attorneys in a state agency legal office. Litigation experience before administrative tribunals or courts in the State of Florida. Experience in developing administrative rules and legislation. Experience working within a law enforcement agency. An understanding of Florida’s Government in Sunshine law and public meetings. Experience providing legal advice to commissions, boards, or other governmental bodies. Description of Duties: The Deputy General Counsel is responsible for providing representation for the Commission in judicial and administrative tribunals of Florida and supervises in-house attorneys. Coordinate rulemaking for legal sufficiency, assist in rule development, and file rulemaking notices. Review programs and transactions of the agency for legal sufficiency and provide legal opinions to the Executive Director and Division, Regional, and Office Directors. Prepare or review agency contracts and other legal instruments. Advise the Commission on all aspects of its executive and regulatory authority over wildlife, freshwater aquatic life and marine life. Supervise in-house attorneys and support staff. Assist the State Attorneys and their assistant attorneys in prosecuting criminal citations issued by the agency. Must be familiar with the laws governing public employees, relevant case law, and ethics opinions. Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings, including comprehensive health coverage. Health Premiums $4.17- Single / $15.00- Family Biweekly. No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance. Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year. 176 hours Annual Leave and 104 hours Sick Leave per year. For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/. 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). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.

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