Qureos Mentor

State of Florida

<div><p>Requisition No: 861697</p>
<p>Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services</p>
<p>Working Title: FOREST RANGER - 42002508</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 42002508</p>
<p>Salary: $45,990.62 - $52,889.46</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025</p>
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FOREST RANGER
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<b>(WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER)</b></div><br>
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES</b></div><br>
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FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE</b></div><br>
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<div><b><i>
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***</i></b></div><br>
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CONTACT:</b></div><br>
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Michael Lisiecki (772) 221-4045</div><br>
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:</b></div><br>
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In accordance with Florida Statute 633, any person employed in this class must:</div><br>
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<ul>
<li>Be a high school graduate or the equivalent, as the term may be determined by the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services, and at least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor relating to the certification or to perjury or false statements, or a felony or a crime punishable by imprisonment of 1 year or more under the law of the United States or any state thereof or under the law of any other country, or dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. &ldquo;Convicted&rdquo; means a finding of guilt or the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, in any federal or state court or a court in any other country, without regard to whether a judgment of conviction has been entered by the court having jurisdiction of the case.</li>
<li>Submit a fingerprint card to the division with a current processing fee. The fingerprint card will be forwarded to the Department of Law Enforcement and/or the Federal Bureau of Investigation.</li>
<li>Have a good moral character as determined by investigation under procedure established by the division.</li>
<li>Be in good physical condition as determined by a medical examination as prescribed by the division. Such examination may include, but need not be limited to, provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 1582.</li>
<li>Be a non-user of tobacco or tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding application, as evidenced by the sworn affidavit of the applicant.</li></ul><br>
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NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.</b></div><br>
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***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***</b></div><br>
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To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:</b></div><br>
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<ul>
<li><b>All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).</b></li>
<li><b>Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.</b></li>
<li><b>Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.</b></li></ul><br>
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The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values</b><br>
<b>and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified</b><br>
<b>individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.</b></div><div><br>
</div><div><b>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></div><br>
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The incumbent must obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement within three (3) months of appointment. The Florida Forest Service will cover the majority of the cost associated with attaining the required CDL training and the initial CDL test when administered at an agency authorized CDL training center.</div><br>
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Occasional to moderate travel required.</div><br>
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</div><div>Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.</div><br>
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The incumbent must live within 30 miles of the headquarters, which is located at 5200 US Hwy 441N, Okeechobee, Florida, throughout employment in this position.</div><br>
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Certificate of Compliance as Firefighter.</div><br>
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Florida Statute 633 requires that any person employed in this class obtain a Certificate of Compliance which includes, in addition to the above requirements, satisfactory completion of a fire fighter training program approved by the Division. No employee shall obtain permanent status unless the Certificate is received.</div><br>
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</div><div>Applicants who receive a job offer must pass:</div><br>
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<ul><li>Pre-employment drug test in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S.
</li></ul><ul><li>Pre-employment comprehensive medical examination</li></ul>
<ul><li>Pre-employment physical fitness test</li></ul></div><br>
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Post employment &ndash; incumbents must pass:</div><br>
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<ul><li>Reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing provisions and the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse query requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulation, Title 49, Part 382, CFR
</li></ul><ul><li>Annual medical examination (pulmonary function and blood pressure)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Annual physical fitness test</li></ul></div><br>
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Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment in the position in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. &ldquo;Drug Test&rdquo; means any chemical, biological or physical instrumental analysis administered for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a drug or its metabolites.</div><br>
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</div><div><b>NOTES:</b></div><br>
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To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.</div><br>
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Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.</b></div><br>
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</div><div><b>Successful applicant with a current Commercial Driver&rsquo;s License must pass a query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.</b></div><br>
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ON CALL</b></div><br>
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Days off on a rotation basis.</div><br>
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</div><div><b>JOB DUTIES:</b></div><br>
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</div><div>This work is in forest fire prevention, detection, suppression and pre-suppression, providing technical forestry services and information to landowners and wood-using industry representatives, assisting with state lands management and presenting forestry educational programs.</div><br>
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This individual operates and maintains various kinds of equipment in the suppression of wildfires, including operating truck-tractor/semi-trailer or truck and trailer combinations, engines, bulldozers, transports and other fire suppression equipment. Investigates wildfire causes, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, makes recommendations to supervisors and issues Notification of Violations where appropriate. Performs fire detection through ground patrol or tower staffing. Investigates smoke complaints and conducts onsite inspections of burn authorizations. Intensifies public awareness of wildfires and wildfire damage through fire prevention programs presented in a variety of public forums. Performs wildfire hazard mitigation work. Performs in various capacities, as qualified, within the Incident Command System. Completes the appropriate reports associated with wildfire management. Responds to all-risk emergency incidents, as required.</div><br>
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</div><div>Provides pre-suppression plowing and burning assistance to private landowners. Provides technical forestry assistance under the supervision of a Forest Area Supervisor or professional Forester which may include: timber inventory assistance on private nonindustrial land; participation in tree seed collection, lifting and planting tree seedlings; forestry education and environmental education program information for the public and private forest landowners. Assists in public lands management activities such as tree planting, timber marking and inventory, prescribed burning, boundary maintenance, protecting threatened and endangered species, and wildfire protection. Monitors public use and assists the public in utilizing various services and recreation opportunities on state lands. Maintains public facilities such as trails, roads, campgrounds, boat ramps, restrooms and other facilities for user groups on state lands. Operates and maintains other equipment for state lands management purposes such as road graders, dump trucks, loaders, etc.</div><br>
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Performs maintenance and construction activities on fixed facilities and equipment. Makes purchases of materials as needed.</div><br>
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Performs other related work as assigned.</div><br>
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The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include</b></div><br>
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<ul>
<li>State of Florida Special Risk Retirement package</li>
<li>Annual Uniform Allotment</li>
<li>Annual Boot Allotment</li></ul><br>
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The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida</b></div><br>
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Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:</div><br>
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<ul>
<li>Annual and Sick Leave benefits;</li>
<li>Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;</li>
<li>State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;</li>
<li>Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts;</li>
<li>Tuition waivers;</li>
<li>And more!</li></ul><br>
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For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</div><br>
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For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the <b>&ldquo;Total Compensation Estimator Tool&rdquo; </b>located above under the &ldquo;Posting Closing Date.&rdquo;</div><br>
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SPECIAL NOTES:</b></div><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; 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. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

FOREST RANGER

<div><p>Requisition No: 861638</p>
<p>Agency: Department of Education</p>
<p>Working Title: EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COUNSELOR - 48007149 (BLIND SERVICES)</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 48007149</p>
<p>Salary: $47,349.96 to $52,084.96 Annually</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/24/2025</p>
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Florida Department of Education</b></p>
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Division of Blind Services</b></p>
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Bureau of Client Services &amp; Program Support</b></p>
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Location: District 7/TAMPA (HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY)</b></p>
<p><b>
Position Title: Employment Program Counselor</b></p>
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(Human Services Program Consultant III) (Career Service)</b></p>
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Salary Range: $47,349.96 to $52,084.96 Annually</b></p>
<p><b>
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY</b></p>
<p><b>
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.</b></p>
<p><b>
*ANTICIPATED VACANCY*</b></p>
<p><b>
APPLICATION INFORMATION &amp; HIRING REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<p><b>
Application Information:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.</li>
<li>Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:</li>
</ul><ul><li><div><ul><li>Any position held by a State of Florida Agency</li>
<li>Any position held by a Florida University</li>
<li>All periods of employment from high school graduation</li>
<li>All periods of current or prior unemployment</li>
<li>Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*</li>
<li>Any Education</li>
<li>Any Volunteer Experience</li>
<li>Your resume and application must match</li>
</ul></div></li><li><ul><li><b>Gaps 3 months or more</b> <b>must be addressed</b> &ndash; you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.</li></ul></li>
<li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.</li>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Hiring Information and Requirements:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.</li>
</ul><ul><li>If claiming Veteran&rsquo;s Preference, the candidate <b>MUST</b> attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.</li>
<li>If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate <b>MUST</b> attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.</p>
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NOTE: <i>Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.</i></p>
<p><b>
Office Contact:</b></p>
<p>
Nancy Brown, District Administrator</p>
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Phone: 813-871-7190</p>
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Job Description:</b></p>
<p>
This position is in the Division of Blind Services, District 7 Tampa Office. The Employment Program Counselor works with DBS clients and local businesses and other federal, state, public and non-profit employers, providing unique, specialized services to blind adults and children through the vision rehabilitation process, including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and all other aspects of Independent Living, Children&rsquo;s, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.</p>
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Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)</p>
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The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:</p>
<ul>
<li>Maintain and practice a current understanding of FDOE and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security.</li>
<li>Provide unique, specialized services to blind adults and children throughout the vision rehabilitation process including advocacy, referral and resource development, counseling and guidance, and all other aspects of Independent Living, Children&rsquo;s, and Vocational Rehabilitation services.</li>
<li>Conduct outreach activities to increase on-the-job training, apprenticeships, work-based learning, volunteering, and employment opportunities.</li>
<li>Participate in job development, placement and follow-up activities of clients and utilize specific assessment tools as directed by policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Provide and document required client contacts, initial interview assessments, plan development, closure reports, implement and coordinate services in accordance with timeframes, policies, and procedures specified in the case service manual.</li>
<li>Model and demonstrate the principals of flexibility, adaptability, and approachability - while adhering to applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Exhibit effective communication, collaboration, and cooperation.</li>
<li>Ensure services are expedited to applicants and clients with actual job offers and those who are at risk of losing employment.</li>
<li>Utilize understanding of education and training programs for blind and visually impaired clients to increase attainment of recognized post-secondary credentials that align with the skill needs of industries that lead to career pathways.</li>
<li>Obtain and interpret eye medical/other information to determine eligibility for services in accordance with program procedures.</li>
<li>Develop and amend Individualized Plans of Employment reflecting the required and appropriate services necessary for the client to obtain or maintain competitive integrated employment paying above subminimum wages.</li>
<li>Focus on career pathways by coordinating with education/training programs that provide workforce preparation activities, programs, and services designed to help an individual acquire a combination of academic knowledge and skills.</li>
<li>Coordinate necessary services such as independent living skills, assistive technology, orientation &amp; mobility, supported employment, communication and vocational skills training with local providers. Work cooperatively with community providers, eye medical facilities and government agencies to develop referrals and coordinate services.</li>
<li>Utilize understanding of the Ticket to Work program to assist &ldquo;ticket holders&rdquo; in their efforts to find or retain employment for self-sufficiency.</li>
<li>Provide opportunities for and information about recreational/extracurricular activities and advocate for client participation in these types of activities when appropriate.</li>
<li>Provide community education, outreach, guidance, and training about blindness and document those activities in AWARE.</li>
<li>Provide liaison services to schools and participate in the development of Individual Education Plans when requested.</li>
<li>Assist teachers, employers and training sites - when requested - by making adaptations and/or modifications.</li>
<li>Participate in transition staffing and make recommendations for new referrals to the VR program through meetings with the Independent Living/Children's Rehabilitation Specialist on a quarterly basis.</li>
<li>Encourage clients to attain industry-recognized certificates and credentials linked to occupations in high demand.</li>
<li>Encourage the client's development of self-advocacy skills.</li>
<li>Conduct follow-up calls with clients and employers within 90 days of employment start date, as well as at the 180-day and employment anniversary to determine further services and possible job opportunities for other clients. Work with district leadership to ensure additional services are coordinated.</li>
<li>Assist in meeting program goals assigned by the state office and individually by the District Administrator by facilitating successful employment outcomes.</li>
<li>Focus on activities that lead to meeting WIOA performance measures, such as seeking opportunities for students and youth with disabilities to practice workplace skills, encouraging utilization of online job systems, strengthening employer relationships, and promoting integrated employment.</li>
<li>Monitor the provision of services to ensure clients have the functional and independent living skills necessary to achieve the vocational goal.</li>
<li>Develop, maintain, and improve techniques for caseload management, utilizing the electronic client information system (AWARE) to gather accurate data and generate reports.</li>
<li>Promote client satisfaction. Handle and attempt to resolve client issues before moving to the next level (Assistant District Administrator or District Administrator).</li>
<li>Understand various eye conditions and their impact on functional vision and convey this information in employment settings.</li>
<li>Understand the rehabilitation process and abilities, strengths, and capabilities of people who are blind or visually impaired.</li>
<li>Participate in statewide training program.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.</li>
<li>Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.</li>
<li>Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize workload.</li>
<li>Ability to develop various reports.</li>
<li>Ability to manage people.</li>
<li>Ability to assess budgetary needs.</li>
<li>Ability to formulate policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively.</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.</li>
<li>Ability to plan, organize and direct programs or activities.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Who We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></p>
<p>
The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. <b>Attendance is an essential function.</b></p>
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Other Miscellaneous Duties:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Performs other duties as requested.</li>
<li>Some travel is required.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to vocational rehabilitation, to indicate a level of competency and skill demonstrating basic preparation in a field of study such as vocational rehabilitation counseling; <b>or</b></li>
<li>Four years of professional and relevant experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.<b> Preference will be given to those with a bachelor&rsquo;s degree.</b></li>
</ul>
<p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
Preference will be given to candidates with:</p>
<ul>
<li>A bachelor&rsquo;s or master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university.</li>
<li>Three (3) to five (5) years&rsquo; experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program.</li>
<li>An ability to establish and maintain education and experience requirements to ensure an understanding of the evolving labor force and the needs of individuals with disabilities.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).</li>
<li>Knowledge of pre-employment transition services.</li>
<li>A Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation; or who is eligible to become a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).</li>
<li>A Certified Community Work Incentives Counselor (CWIC) designation.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Division of Blind Services Mission Statement:</b></p>
<p>
The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind &amp; Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.</p>
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FLDOE - DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES (DBS)</p>
<p><b><i>
Working for the State of Florida has Benefits!</i></b></p>
<ul><li>State Group Insurance Coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Retirement plan options, including employer contributions. For more information, please visit the FRS Website at: Florida Retirement System (FRS)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Flexible Spending Accounts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ongoing comprehensive training provided.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Highly skilled, professional environment.</li></ul>
<p><i>
For a more complete list of benefits, visit the My Benefits Website at: </i><i>State of Florida Benefits</i></p>
<ul><li><i>We care about the success of our employees.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>We care about the success of our clients.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers' experiences and ourselves.</i></li></ul>
<ul><li><i>We offer rewarding experiences for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.</i></li></ul>
<p><b>
Leave Information: (CS)</b></p>
<ul>
<li><div><ul><li><b>Annual Leave</b> - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.</li>
<li><b>Sick Leave</b> - Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.</li>
</ul>
</div></li></ul><p><b>Background Screening Requirement:</b></p>
<p>
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.</p>
<p><b>
Selective Service System (SSS) and Requirement:</b></p>
<p>
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.<b> Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.</b> For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.</p>
<p><b>
If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></p><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; 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. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM COUNSELOR

<div><p>Requisition No: 861734</p>
<p>Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission</p>
<p>Working Title: ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77072724</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 77072724</p>
<p>Salary: $58,000, annually</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025</p>
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<div><b>
FWRI &ndash; Keys Fisheries Research &ndash; Spiny Lobster Research Program</b></div>
<div><b>
Associate Research Scientist &ndash; Career Service Position with Benefits</b></div>
<div><b>
$2,230.77 Biweekly, $58,000 Annually</b></div>
<div><b>
2796 Overseas Hwy., Suite 119</b></div>
<div><b>
Marathon, FL</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
FWRI &ndash; Spiny Lobster Research Program</b></div>
<div><b>
Associate Research Scientist &ndash; FWC &ndash; 77072724</b></div>
<div><b>
Marathon, FL - $58,000 Annually</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Our organization:</b></div>
<div>
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.</div>
<div>
Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.</div>
<div>
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Minimum Qualifications:</b></div>
<p>
8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three years of professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.</p><div><br>
<br>
<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></div>
<div>
Preference may be given to:</div>
<p>
Applicants with a strong background in data analyses</p>
<p>
Applicants with at least two (2) peer-reviewed publications, of which at least one (1) is as lead author</p>
<p>
Applicants who can demonstrate proficiency in statistics and coding in relevant programs (e.g., R, python, etc.)</p>
<p>
Applicants with a proven record in applying for and obtaining grant funding</p>
<div><b>
Requirements:</b></div>
<div>
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.</div><br>
<div>
Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.</div><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Licensure/registration/certification requirements:</b><i>
</i></p><p>SCUBA certification is required</p>
<p>
A valid driver's license is required</p><div><br>
<br>
<b>Position Overview and Responsibilities:</b></div>
<div>
The incumbent will serve as a project lead on spiny lobster, benthic ecology, and fisheries research projects using appropriate experimental designs in the Florida Keys. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</div>
<div>
Leading and participating in research in field and laboratory research.
</div><div>Collecting data on distribution, abundance, size structure, growth, and other population characteristics and fisheries issues using above water and underwater sampling techniques.
</div><div>Analyze data using advanced statistical techniques to determine statistical significance and population abundance.
</div><div>Prepare reports for fishery managers and other scientists and publish manuscripts suitable for peer reviewed publications and management activities.</div>
<div>
Seek out and prepare high quality proposals for outside funding agencies. Manage funded projects from various sources (state, grants, and contracts).</div>
<div>
The employee will prepare reports for fishery managers and other scientists and publish manuscripts suitable for peer reviewed publications and management activities.
</div><div>Establish and maintain close relationships with other SFRL researchers and researchers outside of FWC to ensure the FWC research is relevant to the fishery and ecosystem management needs of the Florida Keys.</div>
<div>
Additional duties include seeking out and preparing high quality proposals for outside funding agencies, performing other related work as required, assisting in other institute activities as requested, as well as promoting and participating in public outreach efforts.</div>
<div>
Field work is conducted underwater and will require maintaining FWRI/AAUS diver status and participation in SCUBA and operating vessels.</div><div><br>
<b>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</b></div>
<div>
Ability to design and implement research studies, coordinate and analyze data, and perform statistical analysis.</div>
<div>
Coordinate work assignments and prepare technical reports and manuscripts.</div>
<div>
Knowledge in the use of PCs, R, (or a PC advanced statistical package); MS office software.</div>
<div>
Safely trailer and operate vessels up to 25&rsquo; in length.</div>
<div>
Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, principles and procedures used in personnel &amp; budget administration.</div>
<div>
Maintain SCUBA certification, a valid driver&rsquo;s license, and demonstrate the ability to swim with sufficient skill to save oneself in an emergency.</div>
<div>
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and establish and maintain working relationships with others.</div>
<div>
Deal effectively with the public and supervise people.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Why should I apply?</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</b><br>
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.</div>
<div>
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly</div>
<div>
No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance</div>
<div>
Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year</div>
<div>
4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly</div>
<div>
Retirement Plan Options</div>
<div>
State University and College Tuition Waiver Program</div>
<div>
On the Job Trainings</div>
<div>
Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.</div>
<div>
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.</div><br>
<div></div>
<p>
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.</p><p>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; 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. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC

<div><p>Requisition No: 861756</p>
<p>Agency: Business and Professional Regulations</p>
<p>Working Title: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II - 79001520</p>
<p> Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 79001520</p>
<p>Salary: $1,336.92 - $1,495.08</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2025</p>
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<div><b>
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL</b><br>
<b>ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II</b></div>
<div><b>
Position Number: 79001520</b><br>
<b>Hiring Salary: $1,336.92 - $1,495.08 Biweekly</b><br>
<br>
** Open Competitive**</div>
<div><b>
Our Organization and Mission:</b></div>
<div>
License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.</div><br>
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<div>
Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida&rsquo;s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.</div>
<div>
The General Counsel&rsquo;s Office has many areas of business and administrative law.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
The Work You Will Do:</b></div>
<div>
This position works under the direction of the Administrative Assistant III and Chief Attorney for the Office of the General Counsel's Division of Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes Legal Unit.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple positions in the Office of the General Counsel.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Your Specific Responsibilities:</b></div>
<div>
Duties include but are not limited to:</div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>Prepares and maintains legal documents and correspondence, including drafting correspondence/motions/notices/orders/affidavits;</li>
<li>Prepares cases for presentation before the circuit and appellate courts, informal agency proceedings, and the Division of Administrative Hearings;</li>
<li>Maintains accurate schedules and calendars for assigned attorneys, scheduling meetings and appointments and keeping attorneys apprised of upcoming meetings and deadlines;</li>
<li>Tracks, updates and maintains cases in the department&rsquo;s document and case management systems and ensures cases are kept in an organized and comprehensive manner;</li>
<li>Assists attorneys with hearing and trial preparation by preparing exhibits and trial binders;</li>
<li>Prepares outgoing mail and processes incoming mail;</li>
<li>Prepare travel for assigned attorneys, including making reservations and accommodations, preparing authorizations to incur and vouchers for reimbursement;</li>
<li>Researches, retrieves, and reviews and performs redactions on documents to fulfill public records requests; monitors requests in the Department&rsquo;s GovQA database for public records and prepares associated invoices;</li>
<li>Assists with phone coverage for the unit as well as for the main switchboard of the Office of the General Counsel;</li>
<li>Performs other duties as needed to ensure the success and organization of the work unit and the Office of the General Counsel as a whole.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;</li>
<li>Knowledge of office equipment including copy and fax machines;</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;</li>
<li>Ability to multi-task;</li>
<li>Ability to plan, organize and coordinate and prioritize work assignments;</li>
<li>Ability to recognize and act on emerging issues and shifting priorities;</li>
<li>Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Minimum Requirements</b><b>:</b></div>
<ul>
<li>High school diploma; and</li>
<li>At least two years administrative, clerical or legal secretarial experience; and</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Preferred</b>:</div>
<div>
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, OnBase, and Versa Regulation are preferred.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</b></div>
<div>
 &ldquo;Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:</div>
<ul>
<li>State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.</li>
<li>Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday</li>
<li>Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida</li>
<li>Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.</li>
<li>The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.</li>
<li>The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.</li>
<li>Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.</li>
<li>Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.</li>
<li>Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University</li>
</ul>
<div>For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. ***</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business &amp; Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.</div><div><br>
NOTE: This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.<br>
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.</div><div><br>
<br>
The Florida Department of Business &amp; Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.</div><br>
<div>
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
SPECIAL REMINDERS:<br>
<br>
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .<br>
<br>
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
The Florida Department of Business &amp; Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.</div><br>
<div>
A candidate for veterans&rsquo; preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans&rsquo; Affairs, Veterans&rsquo; Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans&rsquo; Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.</div><div></div><p><br>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; 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. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p></div>

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

<div><p>Requisition No: 861206</p>
<p>Agency: Justice Administrative Commission</p>
<p>Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT III - 21000400</p>
<p> Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC</p>
<p>Position Number: 21000400</p>
<p>Salary: $33,200.00</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2025</p>
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<p></p>
<p><b>
State Attorney&rsquo;s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Our Organization and Mission:</b><b> </b>The mission of the State Attorney&rsquo;s Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida and to fairly and impartially enforce the law.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Summary:</b> This is complex and confidential legal administrative work.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties in assisting an Assistant State Attorney with case preparation. Duties involve the performance of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings; setting up and maintaining the attorney&rsquo;s calendars; screening calls and mail; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.</p><br>
<p></p>
<div><b>
LEGAL ASSISTANT III</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
</b></div><div><b>Job Duties</b></div><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks related to criminal court proceedings and assist the ASA with case preparation.</li>
<li>Provide administrative support for ASAs such as setting up and maintaining the attorney&rsquo;s calendars; screening calls and mail; transcribing; scanning; providing information to the general public; data input; and preparing appropriate legal documents and correspondence.</li>
<li>Prepare legal documents including misdemeanor and felony files, subpoenas and court calendars.</li>
<li>Assist in the processing and maintenance of all electronic media including e-filings and evidence and media.</li>
<li>Review and promptly respond to all electronic messaging.</li>
<li>Update case management system and notes.</li>
<li>Receive, scan and distribute incoming mail.</li>
<li>Receive and process Law Enforcement electronic media.</li>
<li>Perform all duties as required vital to the operation of the office and the prosecution of criminal cases.</li>
<li>Perform quality work within deadlines.</li>
<li>Dependable and routine in-office attendance during regularly scheduled business hours.</li>
<li>Incumbents in this position may be required to lift files (up to 25 lbs.)</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>
Requirements</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<ul>
<li>A high school diploma or equivalency</li>
<li>Two (2) years of secretarial/clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.</li><br>
</ul>
<div></div><div><b>Preference may be given to applicants with:</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>
</div><ul><li>One or more years of experience working in a law firm, courthouse, or legal department in a legal support role.</li>
<li>Previous customer service experience.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<div>
</div><p><b>Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment.</li>
<li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li>All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.</li>
<li>If you have problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<p><b>
Benefits</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
 Offering an excellent array of benefits, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)</li>
<li>Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)</li>
<li>Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options</li>
<li>Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan</li>
<li>104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year</li>
<li>104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year</li>
<li>Thirteen paid holidays per year</li>
<li>One personal holiday per year</li>
<li>Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems</li>
<li>And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p>
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.</p><br>
<div></div>
<div>
</div><p>The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p></div>

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- LEGAL ASSISTANT III

<div><p>Requisition No: 860575</p>
<p>Agency: Office of the Attorney General</p>
<p>Working Title: SPECIAL COUNSEL-ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41000553</p>
<p> Pay Plan: SES</p>
<p>Position Number: 41000553</p>
<p>Salary: $117,877.50 - $128,593.66 Annually</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025</p>
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<p></p>
<p><b>
Our Organization and Mission:</b><b> </b>The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Position Summary:</b> This Special Counsel-Assistant Attorney General position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the General Civil Litigation unit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Pay:</b><b> </b>$117,877.50 - $128,593.66 Annually</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
Admission to the Florida Bar and ten (10) years of professional experience in the practice of law, in the judiciary or in teaching law or any combination thereof; and five (5) of the ten (10) years must be in the specialty area in which the attorney is being hired</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
The Work You Will Do:</b> The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:</p>
<p>
This position requires as a prerequisite to employment a degree of Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and membership in The Florida Bar. The position requires a minimum of ten (10) years in the practice of law. The position further requires expertise in civil trial and appellate litigation.</p>
<p>
Prosecute and defend civil litigation on behalf of state agencies and officials in all federal and state trial and appellate courts, as requested and as provided by law. Handle settlement negotiations, pleadings, pre-trial, jury and non-jury trials, post-trial and appellate practice. Exercise a thorough working knowledge of federal and state rules of civil procedure, the federal and state rules of appellate procedure, evidence, and substantive law. Requires the ability to research and work independently and involves travel in and out of state. The Special Counsel will have greater responsibility for the more sensitive and complex cases, including class action lawsuits, which deal with the Governor and Cabinet, legislators, agency heads, prosecutors, public defenders, and judges. These cases frequently have statewide impact and influence the policy direction of state government.</p>
<p>
These cases frequently involve emergencies regarding matters of great public importance where response time is minimal and demands are great. The Special Counsel is responsible for cases involving constitutional law, civil rights, torts, employment discrimination, elections, environmental law, etc. This office relies on the experience and leadership of senior-level attorneys to provide guidance to the younger attorneys in the office. Since it can be difficult to draw bright lines separating litigation issues from standard operational issues, all attorneys must be prepared to provide counsel and guidance to agency and official clients on case-related issues and other topics that may be only indirectly related to a specific case but that nevertheless can have an impact on the client&rsquo;s litigation goals.</p>
<p>
Research and draft motions, answers, replies, interrogatories, memoranda, briefs, opinions, orders, and other miscellaneous pleadings and documents.</p>
<p>
Attend trials, hearings, and appellate oral arguments in court and appear before agency boards and legislative committees. Performs investigations and all aspects of discovery.</p>
<p>
Perform routine administrative matters, including coordinating assignments with attorneys, legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns; attending staff meetings; preparing time records, and case status reports; filing documents, etc. Assist and advise entry-level attorneys in all of the aforementioned aspects of the office&rsquo;s practice, and recommend hiring, retention, and promotion when asked. Respond to inquiries from the public.</p>
<p>
Maintain current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attending continuing legal education and other professional seminars, while contributing to the office&rsquo;s bank of legal briefs, memoranda, forms, and overall base of legal knowledge.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.</li>
<li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li><b>If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</b><b> </b>Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Annual and Sick Leave benefits.</li>
<li>Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.</li>
<li>State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.</li>
<li>Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Tuition waivers.</li>
<li>And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>IMPORTANT NOTICE:</b><b> </b>To be considered for the position, all applicants must:</p>
<p><b>
Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
NOTE:</b><b> Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.</li>
<li>The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.</li>
<li>Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.</li>
<li>OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:</b><b> </b>All OAG positions are &quot;sensitive or special trust&quot; and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
E-VERIFY STATEMENT:</b><b> </b>The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government&rsquo;s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee&rsquo;s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:</b> The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
REMINDERS:</b><b> </b>Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.</p><p></p><p><br>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p></div>

SPECIAL COUNSEL-ASST ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA

<div><p>Requisition No: 861108</p>
<p>Agency: Office of the Attorney General</p>
<p>Working Title: SENIOR ASSISSTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA - 41001221</p>
<p> Pay Plan: SES</p>
<p>Position Number: 41001221</p>
<p>Salary: $113,622.08 Annually</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025</p>
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<p><b>
Our Organization and Mission:</b><b> </b>The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.</p><br>
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<p><b>
Position Summary:</b> This Senior Assistant Attorney General position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Consumer Protection Division in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This position is in the Multistate and Privacy Bureau and will work approximately 60% on multistate issues and 40% on privacy issues. This Senior AAG position may conduct litigation of privacy, consumer protection, and multistate cases in state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and briefs. This position will work on complex matters, including investigations, case development, and negotiations of injunctive and monetary relief. This position requires the ability to interface with other agencies and to work closely with other state and federal staff to analyze the legal issues involved.
</p><p>The position requires an understanding of privacy issues and related statutes. This position will work closely with the Chief Investigator who is assigned to handle the investigation of privacy matters. In addition, substantial experience investigating complex matters is required which includes experience handling advanced discovery reviews, taking a leading role in settlement negotiations, as well as preparation for litigation.
</p><div>This is a Senior AAG position and will advise attorneys in trial, pleading, practice and procedures. This position will also take a lead role nationwide in multistate investigations and will be a lead attorney for several multistate cases.</div><br>
<p>
</p><p><b>Pay:</b><b> </b>$113,622.08 Annually</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Qualifications:</b></p>
<p>
Admission to the Florida Bar and six (6) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research, teaching law or in administrative or judicial hearings. The required legal experience must be from the practice of law in a state or territory of the United States. Membership in good standing in another State Bar can substitute for the required admission to the Florida Bar provided that, pursuant to Rule 11-1.10 of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, the attorney applies for and obtains admission to the Florida Bar within 12 months of appointment to a position in this class.</p><br>
<p></p>
<div><b>
Preference will be given to attorneys with:</b></div>
<ul><li>5 or more years of civil litigation experience</li></ul>
<ul><li>Extensive pretrial and discovery experience</li></ul>
<ul><li>5 or more years of consumer protection law experience</li></ul>
<ul><li>Extensive experience prosecuting or defending fraud, deceptive and unfair practices</li></ul>
<ul><li>CIPP/US Certification</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
<p><b>
The Work You Will Do:</b> The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Represents the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, in court and administrative proceedings relating to enforcement of state and federal consumer protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to, Chapter 501 of the Florida Statutes.</li>
<li>Participates and oversees investigations of potential consumer protection violations by individuals and/or corporate entities; identifies relevant legal issues for matters being investigated; oversees the gathering of evidence by investigators; reviews reports prepared by law enforcement officers, investigators, accountants, and financial analysts; and evaluates documentary and other evidence necessary to prepare the matter for resolution or appropriate legal proceedings.</li>
<li>Conducts litigation of consumer protection cases in state and federal courts, including drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda of law and briefs; prepares legal research and evaluates the research of investigators and paralegals; prepares subpoenas, conducts discovery, and engages in other pretrial and trial work. Attends trials, hearings, and appellate oral arguments in court. Computer use is required for the preparation of pleadings, briefs, and other documents.
</li><li>Negotiates resolutions of litigation cases or investigations and drafts resolution documents such as assurances of voluntary compliance, consent judgments, and mediated resolutions.</li>
<li>Participates with other states through the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) by representing the State of Florida in multistate investigations and litigation.</li>
<li>Conducts legal research and may assist in reviewing proposed legislation.</li>
<li>Responds to correspondence and telephone inquiries concerning consumer protection issues.</li>
<li>Represents the Department in meetings and conferences relating to consumer protection investigations and litigation. Establishes lines of communication with local, state, and federal law enforcement officers and prosecutors; serves on federal and state task forces and works with those agencies, as needed; initiates contact with and processes information from law enforcement agencies to further consumer protection enforcement.</li>
<li>Performs routine administrative functions, which may include supervising legal secretaries, paralegals, and interns; attends staff meetings; prepares time records and case status reports; oversees case management and directs case progress, files documents, etc.</li>
<li>May assist and advise attorneys in trial practice, pleading, and procedures.</li>
<li>Maintains current expertise in areas of practice, including reading recent judicial decisions and case summaries and attends continuing legal education and other professional seminars.</li>
<li>Performs in a timely fashion other assigned duties, which may require extended hours and/or travel outside the worksite.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.</li>
<li>Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.</li>
<li>Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.</li>
<li>It is unacceptable to use the statement &ldquo;See Resume&rdquo; in place of entering work history.</li>
<li><b>If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.</b></li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</b><b> </b>Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Annual and Sick Leave benefits.</li>
<li>Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.</li>
<li>State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.</li>
<li>Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li>
<li>Tuition waivers.</li>
<li>And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
IMPORTANT NOTICE:</b><b> </b>To be considered for the position, all applicants must:</p>
<p><b>
Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
NOTE:</b><b> Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.</li>
<li>The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.</li>
<li>Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.</li>
<li>OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:</b><b> </b>All OAG positions are &quot;sensitive or special trust&quot; and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
E-VERIFY STATEMENT:</b><b> </b>The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government&rsquo;s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee&rsquo;s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT:</b> The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
REMINDERS:</b><b> </b>Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.</p><p></p><p><br>
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</p>
<p>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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</p>
<p>The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</p></div>

SENIOR ASSISSTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL-DLA

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