What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at South Florida Water Management District?
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving 8.1 million residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state’s five water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida’s water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region’s water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.
The District offers a competitive salary, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, ample vacation and sick time, FRS retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and more.
The District’s Office of Counsel is seeking to hire an Attorney to represent the District in a wide variety of government law issues, including but not limited to public records matters and eDiscovery. Interest or experience in environmental law is preferred. Candidates must have outstanding writing, analytical, editing, and research skills. The ability to work in a collaborative, diverse environment is also required.
Employment Guidelines
The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and typically 2 years of experience in substantive and procedural law and complex legal problem-solving skills.
Licenses
Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment
Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may, at times, require support before, during, and after major storm events and emergencies, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans With Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov
The District offers a competitive salary, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, ample vacation and sick time, FRS retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and more.
The District’s Office of Counsel is seeking to hire an Attorney to represent the District in a wide variety of government law issues, including but not limited to public records matters and eDiscovery. Interest or experience in environmental law is preferred. Candidates must have outstanding writing, analytical, editing, and research skills. The ability to work in a collaborative, diverse environment is also required.
Employment Guidelines
The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and typically 2 years of experience in substantive and procedural law and complex legal problem-solving skills.
Licenses
Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment
Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may, at times, require support before, during, and after major storm events and emergencies, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans With Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov
