SENIOR ATTORNEY

Requisition No: 866509

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: SENIOR ATTORNEY - 55001003

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55001003

Salary: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/07/2026

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Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

The attorney in this position represents the Department in all phases of administrative proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, including pre- and post-hearing matters, discovery, pleadings, motion hearings, public meetings, negotiations, settlement conferences, bid protest litigation, access management, and other legal matters. In addition, review of environmental documents, manuals, and policies for compliance and conformity with state and federal environmental statutes and regulations.

The Difference You Will Make:

Represents the Department in all phases of administrative proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, including pre- and post-hearing matters, discovery, pleadings, motion hearings, public meetings, negotiations, settlement conferences, bid protest litigation, access management, and other legal matters. In addition, review of environmental documents, manuals, and policies for compliance and conformity with state and federal environmental statutes and regulations.

Represents the Department in court proceedings.

Provides legal assistance and advice to Department offices, as assigned, and advises responsible personnel in those offices regarding their legal powers and duties, how the law effects their operations, and the implementation of policies and rules.

Advises responsible Department personnel regarding the adoption of the most appropriate rules to accomplish their duties, drafts rule language, conducts hearings if requested, and assists with correspondence associated with such rulemaking. Expected to identify the need for rulemaking and provide advice to affected Department offices that rules should be adopted, amended, or repealed.

Qualifying Questions will not disqualify an applicant.

• Litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice.
• The principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize problem solving techniques.
• Work independently.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Use word processing, graphic presentation software, database, and mainframe applications.

• Must be a member of The Florida Bar

• This position requires overnight travel.
• This position requires a Level 1 Background Check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the 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.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.