Racing Division Director NON- CLASSIFIED

Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership strategic planning and oversight to staff assigned to professional and enforcement functions setting division policy goals and objectives.

• Analyze and manage budgetary and supplemental data for the division.

• Serve as the senior decision maker and advisor for the division to project teams and other state and local agencies.

• Provide the commission with sound recommendations and information to determine the outcome of commission decisions items including license applications rule changes disciplinary actions or other commission actions.

• Analyze specific division programs to ensure they meet statutory requirements for proper regulation of the racing industry.

• Represent the division in commission meetings administrative hearings complaints appeals and litigation budget professional groups and task forces.

• Set fees and determine the amount of collections required for the divisions cash fund. Work with the commission to ensure the formula for fee setting is approved by the commission.

• Analyze the impact of proposed legislation and rule changes to determine the need for new policies and regulations.

• Lead evaluate and direct the implementation of division policies and procedures throughout the state.

• Facilitate meetings and exchanges of information with many agencies outside the Department of Revenue including but not limited to the legislature other state agencies local law enforcement and government agencies to help communicate the racing industry statutes rules regulations and concerns.

• Resolve disputes between competing animal breed organizations as issues arise.

• Participates in national association meetings and select committee meetings.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of horse racing including breeding training racing and wagering. Understanding of equine health and welfare issues. Knowledge of racetrack safety and security protocols.

• Passion for the horse racing industry.

• Strong commitment to animal welfare.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to adapt to changing industry conditions.

• Strong ability to remain calm under pressure.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty integrity and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations therefore all employees must undergo a preemployment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying.Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application.

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Parttime work experience will be prorated.

• Recommended attachments: Resume Cover letter

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job including parttime temporary and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization list each job held as a separate period of employment.

• Information must be accurate including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from state and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If not applying online submit application to:

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However at the discretion of the appointing authority the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.