Ops Senior Attorney

requisition no:860070

agency: commerce

working title: ops senior attorney -

this is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply.

floridacommerce works across the state to support florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

you will provide legal services to the office of broadband within the department under the direction of the general counsel, the deputy general counsel(s), and attorney supervisor.

the department’s office of general counsel works closely with the department’s divisions and various program areas to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specific needs of the department, division, or program area. The office of general counsel serves the entire department in many different capacities including rendering legal advice and opinions to department staff in the areas of economic development, community development, workforce services, human resources, reemployment assistance, and finance and administration.

floridacommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the office of training and development within the bureau of human resource management. In accordance with our vision and mission, the employee:

• furthers florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of floridacommerce’s available resources and tools.
• uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

these expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

tallahassee is florida’s capital city and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid‑sized city in the heart of florida’s big bend. Floridacommerce’s main office is in downtown tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the florida legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget.

Being in tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (  )
• home to major college campuses, florida state university (fsu), florida a & m university (famu) and tallahassee community college (tcc).
• within a state having no state income tax for residents of florida.

the state’s total compensation package for other personal services (ops) employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• no state income tax for residents of florida.
• state group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• savings & spending accounts.
• 401(k) fica alternative plan administered through valic (tax‑deferred retirement savings plan).
• participation in the florida deferred compensation plan (457b).

ops employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used for accomplishing short‑term or intermittent tasks. Ops employees are at‑will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

ops employees do not serve…