OPS ATTORNEY

About the Team

The Florida Department of Health is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and improving the health of all people in the state through integrated efforts at the state, county, and community levels. Our vision is to be the Healthiest State in the Nation, driven by values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence.

This role resides within the Office of the General Counsel's Transactions Practice Group. The group provides essential legal guidance and review for the Department regarding the development and administration of competitive and non-competitive procurements, bid protests, and the management of agreements with non-Department entities. The team works closely with the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support (DEPCS) and the Bureau of General Services to ensure legal compliance across all purchasing and contract activities.

About the Role

As an OPS Attorney, you will serve as a key legal advisor on complex arrangements requiring written agreements, including contracts, memoranda of understanding, provider agreements, leases, and grant awards. You will interact daily with programmatic personnel to provide input on solicitations and contracts, ensuring that all exchanges of promises between the Department and external entities are legally sound.

This position is grant-funded through November 30, 2027, with the Department intending to pursue additional funding for continuation. The role requires a high degree of adaptability; you may be required to work before, during, or beyond normal hours in the event of an emergency. Emergency duties can include working in special needs or Red Cross shelters and responding to threats involving natural or man-made disasters. You will also serve as the designated backup to Program Counsel to ensure continuity of operations.

Hiring Process

To apply, you must submit an electronic application with responses to qualifying questions that are verifiable by documentation. The selection process includes a security background check and drug screening. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for this safety-sensitive position. Candidates will also be required to provide a Social Security Number for the background check and complete Form I-9 verification via the E-Verify system.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer that does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. We are committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Through the Department's VALOR program, we expedite licensing for military veterans and waive initial licensing and application fees for those applying for health care professional licenses within 60 months of an honorable discharge.

The Department supports a drug-free workplace and encourages all employees to report reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with state law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority or the People First Service Center in advance to allow sufficient time for accommodation.