ATTORNEY HEARING OFFICER - (SENIOR ATTORNEY)76002744

at  Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Requisition No: 839338
Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle
Working Title: ATTORNEY HEARING OFFICER - (SENIOR ATTORNEY)76002744
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 76002744
Salary: $61,000.08 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024
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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANT RESPONSES TO QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE CLEARLY STATED WITHIN THE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY. SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, ACTUAL WORK EXPERIENCE, AND YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT MUST BE CLEARLY DEFINED, OR THE APPLICATION MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Contact Person: Tom Moffett, TomMoffett@flhsmv.gov

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Skill to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge and ability to understand Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, federal statutes, case law, rules, regulations, and FLHSMV policies and procedures.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to make sound, well-informed and objective decisions.
• Ability to prepare for and conduct hearings.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of two years of prior legal experience as an attorney.
• Experience conducting administrative hearings is strongly preferred.
• Possess excellent research and writing skills.
• An outgoing personality and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues so the public will understand.

JOB RELATED REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.

NOTES

If you’re seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

As an Attorney Hearing Officer, you will represent the Bureau of Administrative Reviews by conducting formal administrative hearings pursuant to Sections 322.2615-16, and 322.64, Florida Statutes, responding to inquiries from parties as they relate to administrative hearings you are conducting, writing final orders with factual and legal analysis concerning driver licenses, and performing other duties as required.