OPS VET Assistant - 41509023

Ops Vet Assistant - 41509023

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 include working approximately 30 hours per week during the racing season at the State Detention Barn at Tampa Bay Downs racetrack in Oldsmar, Florida. The incumbent of this position will spend 80 percent of time collecting specimen samples from racing animals following strict chain-of-custody procedures to ensure evidential integrity of test results.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include experience working with animals, ability to complete necessary forms documenting specimen collection, and communication and customer service.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or its equivalent. Preferred qualifications, not required, include experience with thoroughbred racehorses, other breeds of horses, or other large animals, and experience and/or training; or a combination of extensive education and experience in the Florida regulated thoroughbred industry or a similar jurisdiction.

This position is located in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Bay Downs Thoroughbred Racetrack.

Important notices include that this is an Other Personal Services (OPS) position. This position does not accrue leave or receive 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 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 date of birth in order to conduct this background screening.