PARI-MUTUEL OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - 41500196

State of Florida • Miami Beach, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in an office environment working with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides regulatory support at their assigned licensed slot facility.
• Observes, records, and reports all possible violations, complaints, and incidents.
• Adheres to the Commission’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 Commission’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.
• Enters accurate and appropriate hours worked in People First by the last day of the respective pay period, and uses leave in a non-disruptive manner.
• Effectively communicates with the slot operations supervisor regarding developing issues and concerns of slot operations at their assigned facility.
• Provides exceptional customer service to the facility and to the public.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED