Requisition No: 850543 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: PARI-MUTUEL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - 41500168

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500168 

Salary:  $33,760 - $42,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2025 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Pari-Mutuel Operations Specialist

Hiring Salary: $33,760.00 - $42,000.00

Position Number: 41500168

**Anticipated Vacancy**

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members.

The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position serves as the on-site regulatory presence at slot facilities during the hours assigned. The duties are as follows:

• Receives, verifies, and observes slot machine and component deliveries; observes and records all slot machine adjustments, clears, conversions, and relocations; and conducts software inventory checks related to slot files and stored software.
• Completes inspections using only approved checklists and provides regulatory support at their assigned licensed slot facility. Observes, records, and reports all possible violations, complaints, and incidents.
• Effectively communicates with the slot operations supervisor regarding developing issues and concerns of slot operations at their assigned facility.
• Adheres to the division’s mission, vision, and values, complies with all policies and procedures of the Office of Slot Operations, and completes all training as required by their assigned supervisor.
• Assists the division’s licensing section with the processing of slot license applications, fingerprints applicants using the electronic fingerprinting machine at their assigned facility, processes license transfers, upgrades and renewals as assigned, and establishes positive working relationships with the slot facility employees.
• Provides exceptional customer service to the facility and to the public.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, rules, policies, and procedures relating to the pari-mutuel industry.
• Ability to collect, record, and verify data relating to the pari-mutuel industry.
• Ability to use available technology to perform duties including computer software, hardware, and data systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team to achieve results.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or its equivalent.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Miami, FL.

Contact, if applicable: Bill.Crafts@Flgaming.gov

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a Level 2 background screening and participation in direct deposit as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov. 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  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.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.