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The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys, and serves 8.7 million Florida residents. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.
The District's Office of Counsel is seeking to hire an attorney with practice experience in Environmental Law and permitting. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience or demonstrated interest in environmental and water law, particularly as it relates to permitting, regulatory compliance, and administrative law in Florida. Superior writing skills with a keen eye for details is a must.
The District offers a competitive salary, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, ample vacation and sick time, FRS retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and more.
Employment Guidelines:
The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and 2+ years’ exposure to Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) concepts under Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, including surface water management, wetlands, stormwater, and water quality regulation, and/or familiarity with the roles of Florida water management districts, FDEP, and federal resource agencies (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), and/or experience reviewing or assisting with permit applications, permit conditions, staff reports, or compliance determinations—through internships, clinics, clerkships, or prior employment.
NOTE: This position may be filled at the lower level of Associate Attorney.
If filled as an Associate Attorney, the candidate must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
License(s):
Active member of the Florida Bar.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ 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. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov.
The District's Office of Counsel is seeking to hire an attorney with practice experience in Environmental Law and permitting. The ideal candidate will have foundational experience or demonstrated interest in environmental and water law, particularly as it relates to permitting, regulatory compliance, and administrative law in Florida. Superior writing skills with a keen eye for details is a must.
The District offers a competitive salary, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, ample vacation and sick time, FRS retirement benefits, employee discount programs, and more.
Employment Guidelines:
The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and 2+ years’ exposure to Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) concepts under Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, including surface water management, wetlands, stormwater, and water quality regulation, and/or familiarity with the roles of Florida water management districts, FDEP, and federal resource agencies (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), and/or experience reviewing or assisting with permit applications, permit conditions, staff reports, or compliance determinations—through internships, clinics, clerkships, or prior employment.
NOTE: This position may be filled at the lower level of Associate Attorney.
If filled as an Associate Attorney, the candidate must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
License(s):
Active member of the Florida Bar.
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Physical Requirements/ Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans' Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ 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. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act:
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov.
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