INFORMATION SPECIALIST I - 41509095

Requisition No: 880640 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: INFORMATION SPECIALIST I - 41509095

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 41509095 

Salary:  $18.00 - $20.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2026 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Office of the Executive Director

Class Title: OPS Information Specialist I
Position Number: 41509095

Hiring Salary:  $18.00 - $20.00 hourly

***OPEN COMPETITIVE***  

*OPS Part-time: 20 hours per week*

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) 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 more than 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:

• Creating, scheduling, and posting content to Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook;
• Writing and editing social media captions and posts for clarity, accuracy, and engagement;
• Monitoring social media channels daily; responding to comments, messages, and mentions in a timely and professional manner;
• Tracking engagement metrics and compiling weekly/monthly social media performance reports;
• Assisting with social media strategy and campaign planning under the director’s guidance;
• Researching trending topics and hashtags relevant to the gaming industry and regulatory environment; and
• Maintaining a content calendar and organizing digital files for communications projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with social media management tools.
• Basic graphic design or video editing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in public service, communications, or regulatory affairs.

***Applicant’s must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history with month and year, hours worked and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.***

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Familiarity with trends in social media and digital marketing.
• Ability to analyze engagement metrics and present findings.
• Strong organizational skills for managing content calendars and files.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong written communication skills.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida. 

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position. This position does not accrue leave or paid holidays. OPS employees are required to participate in the Florida FICA Alternative Plan and are automatically enrolled. The Florida FICA Alternative Plan offers OPS employees an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement.
• 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, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background screening.

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 alien 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 Commission values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country

and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the FGCC Office of Human Resources by phone at (850) 794-8030 or by email at ADA.Coordinator@flgaming.gov.  The FGCC requires that applicants provide notification in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

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.