OPS Clerk - 41509010

Requisition No: 862613 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: OPS Clerk - 41509010

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 41509010 

Salary:  $19.50 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2025 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

OPS Clerk

Position Number: 41509010

Hiring Rate: $19.50 Hourly

***Open Competitive***

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

*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:

• Process gaming licenses and input relevant data into state licensing database;
• Conduct background searches on state and other official databases;
• Maintain security for legal documents and private personal information;
• Complete and file reports while maintaining required reporting deadlines and;
• Accurately collect and handle money.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of MS Office/Business 365.
• Ability to look up and input data into databases.
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner and utilize excellent customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and two (2) years of administrative or clerical experience and proficiency with computers; an associate's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications, not required:.

• Previous licensing experience.
• Experience with the gaming industry.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish or Creole.

Where you will work:

The incumbent will work 30 to 40 hours per week during the racing season in the State Office at Tampa Bay Downs Racetrack in Oldsmar, Florida.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position. This position does not accrue leave or paid holidays.  This is a part-time position, the incumbent will work approximately 30 hours per week. OPS employees are required to participate in the Florida FICA Alternative Plan and are automatically enrolled. The Florida FICA Alternative Plan affords 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 security background check and participation in direct deposit. Successful completion of Level 2 background screening will be required for this position and you will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history with month and year, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for the positions. RESPONSES TO QUALIFYING QUESTIONS MUST BE VERIFIABLE IN THE CANDIDATE PROFILE (Duties and Responsibilities). Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.***

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 as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this screening.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date.  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.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other classification or status protected by law. The Commission does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

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 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.