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Work for Our Water Resources.
Help protect one of Florida’s most vital resources — water — with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District).
The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.
Join our Office of General CounselSupport the District’s Office of General Counsel in this rewarding role. Attorneys may perform simple to complex professional legal and administrative work, principally advising internal staff and representing the District under supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. Some key skills include the ability to evaluate strategies for solving legal problems, generate alternative solutions and strategies, and develop a plan of action for a variety of legal issues relating to the District's operation. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and possess a high level of proficiency in his or her ability to identify legal issues, formulate relevant legal theories, and synthesize legal arguments. It is expected that an attorney can plan and organize work, investigate facts, search legal precedents, draft necessary legal documents, and develop conclusions and recommendations regarding case assignments with some degree of supervision. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.
The District supports employees who prefer a flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life balance. This role is considered hybrid, which means the employee will be required to come on-site and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging, fulfilling, and helps support the District’s mission to protect Florida’s water resources.
District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:
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Attorney 2: $71,460.00 - $75,000.00
The starting salary ranges are included for the Attorney 1 profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 22% of the respective pay grade, and the Attorney 2 profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 6.6% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.
Essential Functions- Provides legal counsel to management and staff on matters relating to the day-to-day operations of the District.
- Represents the District in litigation and other proceedings before federal, state, and administrative judicial tribunals.
- Assists in the enforcement of state law, District rules, and other regulatory or non-regulatory authorizations.
- Prepares and reviews legal instruments, such as licenses, leases, easements, or purchase and sale contracts.
- Provides legal advice and written opinions to various District divisions on applicable law and related matters.
- Makes presentations before the Governing Board, District staff, and the general public when necessary.
- Participates in District emergency management activities, other departmental activities, departmental projects, and performs other duties as required.
The position works out of the Tampa office, with occasional travel to other service offices. Work activity is primarily sedentary, and includes the performance of continuous repetitive tasks (including typing) with one or both hands. The position may require carrying and lifting objects up to 10 pounds, as well as bending and reaching above shoulder level. May be required to operate an automobile for 2 hours or more at a time. Some travel may be required which may take place during evenings or weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.
Required Credentials for AttorneyAttorney 1
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Florida Bar License
- Valid driver’s license
Attorney 2
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Two (2) years' experience as a practicing attorney
- Florida Bar License
- Valid driver’s license
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Recent writing sample - must be within the last 18 months and be 20 pages in length or shorter (if longer than 20 pages, please only submit a 20-page portion)
- Professional references
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Additional DetailsThis position is typically scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, out of the Tampa, FL office, however remote work may be available. This position is eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours, in a week.
Travel RequiredYes. Some travel, using District vehicle, within District's coverage area.
Accepting applications until October 24, 2025, 2023 at 4:00 PM
About Us
The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includes approximately 10,000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency, our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users, protect and preserve our water resources, manage the water supply, protect water quality, and preserve water-related functions.
Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences, association memberships, and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.
#WorkForOurWater Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, or medical condition. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge and abilities, and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s). The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief, at 2379 Broad St., Brooksville, FL 34604-6899; telephone (352) 796-7211 or 1-800-423-1476 (FL only); or email ADACoordinator@WaterMatters.org.â¯If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). In the event of a complaint, please follow the grievance procedure located at WaterMatters.org/ADA. The District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.- $71,460 - $75,000
