[Law-envtlcert] Job Opportunity with the Florida DEP

[James Parker-Flynn]

Hello Environmental Law Students,

Please see below for an exciting job opportunity (for graduating 3Ls) with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The deadline to apply is in May, but if you're interested you should apply ASAP!

Good luck!

James Parker-Flynn
Director of the Center for Environmental, Energy, and Land Use Law
Florida State University College of Law


From: Florida State Law Career Services Office <careerservices at law.fsu.edu<mailto:careerservices at law.fsu.edu>>
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Subject: Job Posting Form [#4467]

Employer
State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Employer Address
3900 Commonwealth Blvd MS 35
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
United States
PHONE
(850) 245-2258
Name of contact person for this job post
Kirk White
Title of contact person
Deputy General Counsel
Email of contact person
Kirk.White at Floridadep.gov<mailto:Kirk.White at Floridadep.gov>
Phone Number of Contact Person
(850) 245-2258
Title of position for which you are hiring
Attorney
Location(s) for which you are recruiting
Tallahassee
Compensation
Paid
Salary (if applicable)
$61-336.50-$80,000.00
Will a licensed attorney in good standing supervise this position?
- Yes
Level of students you wish to interview (current year in school)
- 3L
- Recent Graduates
Will you consider applications from students who will graduate in August or December of 2024 and take the February 2025 bar exam? These students will be available to start work after March 2025. They should have their bar exam results by mid-April 2025.
Yes
Will you consider applications from students who will graduate in May of 2025 and take the July 2025 bar exam? These students will be available to start work after July 2025. They should have their bar exam results by mid-September 2025.
Yes
Approximate job start date (month/year)
2025
Is this position full time or part time?
Full Time
Deadline to apply
- Cannot be today's date and must be before job start date
May 30, 2025
Please describe your job opportunity and list all hiring criteria here
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of General Counsel, in Tallahassee is seeking to fill multiple attorney positions in its Litigation Section. The attorney would handle and litigate cases from inception through trial in civil and administrative proceedings. This is an exciting opportunity to litigate environmental issues such as protecting and managing: Florida's air resources, including air quality, permitting and compliance of emission sources; Florida's water resources, including Florida's water rivers, lakes, estuaries as well as preservation of the State's beach and dune system; and the improper handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste.

Requirements include graduation or anticipated graduation from accredited college or university along with a Juris Doctorate or anticipated Juris Doctorate. A member or anticipated member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
Required Application Materials (please check all that apply)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
If you checked cover letter, please specify to whom the cover letter should be addressed.
Kirk S. White, Deputy General Counsel
If you checked writing sample, please specify the maximum number of pages.
100
Please list any other details or special requests here
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myfrs.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Claw-envtlcert%40lists.fsu.edu%7C5ebdef1f12d24792128c08dd30b5d274%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638720279642857244%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YXP0J0Ale6HLoDj6S9g6fYvflRql13rm0EgQKNQJ94g%3D&reserved=0>);
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_Recruitment at FloridaDEP.gov<mailto:HR_Recruitment at FloridaDEP.gov>
HR_VeteransPreference at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:HR_VeteransPreference at dep.state.fl.us>
Preferred Application Method
- Apply Online
- Email
Web Site for Applying Online (if applicable)
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-ATTORNEY-FL-32399/1234024000/<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjobs.myflorida.com%2Fjob%2FTALLAHASSEE-ATTORNEY-FL-32399%2F1234024000%2F&data=05%7C02%7Claw-envtlcert%40lists.fsu.edu%7C5ebdef1f12d24792128c08dd30b5d274%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638720279645632506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mb%2BwmBGSCYFRzi7KryfeEr6HujYjU7dtzIilJBgxpm0%3D&reserved=0>
The Florida State University College of Law provides its students and graduates with equal opportunity to obtain employment (including equality in hiring, promotion, retention, and employment conditions) without discrimination or segregation on basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected group status in accordance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws on non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Therefore, the Career Services and Professional Development Center's files, listings, assistance, and facilities are not available to any person or organization that discriminates against any person on any of the above grounds. The College of Law expects every employer who wishes to use the College's career services to observe the principles of equal opportunity reflected in this statement, which aligns with current American Bar Association policies.
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