Pari-Mutuel Wagering And Licensing Coordinator (00006)

Title: Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Licensing Coordinator (00006)

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: Up to $42,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Virginia Racing Commission

Location: Virginia Racing Commission

Agency Website: www.vrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Organization

The Virginia Racing Commission is vested with control of all horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering in the Commonwealth with the plenary power to prescribe regulations and conditions under which such wagering and racing shall be conducted so as to maintain horse racing in the Commonwealth of the highest quality and free from corrupt, incompetence, dishonest or unprincipled practices to maintain complete honesty and integrity.

About the Position

The Pari-mutuel Wagering and Licensing Coordinator will be responsible for the Pari-mutuel wagering data and managing the day-to-day operations of the licensing department, including the following: Oversee the data entry of pari-mutuel wagers taken at SWFs, including HHR and simulcast.

Enter the pari-mutuel wagering data through ADW and on-track. Check weekly and monthly tax payments made by licensees. Determine eligibility and issue licenses to racing participants, licensee employees, and vendors.

Perform background checks through Livescan fingerprinting as needed. Collect and record fines/penalties internally and with the Association of Racing Commissioners International. Track termed licenses and fingerprinting compliance for license holders.

Send out monthly invoices for licenses. Maintain the licensing office's day-to-day functions. This job will require some weekend work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, including overnight travel, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official Employee Work Profile/job description.

This position is not eligible for telework.

Minimum Qualifications

• Attention to detail.

• Perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to all other position functions.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing with diverse groups.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Ability to read and understand the Virginia Racing Commission regulations.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Must be able to qualify for a license with the Virginia Racing Commission and hold a valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• Some bookkeeping/finance knowledge and experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The candidate selected for this position must complete a background check to receive a Virginia Racing Commission license. Must be able to work required weekends and required overnight travel. Knowledge of Pari-mutuel wagering and/or Spanish speaking is helpful.

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Wyatt-Smith

Phone: 804-225-2007

Email: Debbie.wyattsmith@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.