Horse Identifier - Illinois

THIS POSITION IS PAID AT A DAILY RATE OF $144 TO $203
Position runs from late April to late September, subject to Fairmount Park annual race dates request.

Under the general supervision of the Field Operations Manager through the State Stewards; monitors and regulates racing in accordance with Racing Board rules; verifies the identification criteria matches the registered horse; notifies stewards of any discrepancies; acts as liaison with horseman and other track personnel with any concerns regarding horse identification; compiles a list of all tattoo numbers and utilizes a database of various information. Must be able to act in the capacity of a Vet Technician, if the need arises. All duties enumerated are only to be performed during the course of a live race meet.

 Minimum Requirements:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school; college degree preferred. Requires strong writing and speaking skills. The duties of this position can be performed at any racetrack under the jurisdiction of the IRB and requires the ability to travel to and from any track as assigned; requires familiarity with the administrative rules and statute; requires the ability to be comfortable and confident around horses; requires familiarity and ability to work well with horses. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Software and related internet programs. Requires the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; the ability to bend, reach above shoulder level, lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

 Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact:

Work Hours: Varies per Racetrack Schedule

Work Location:
Illinois Racing Board
Fairmount Park
9301 Collinsville Rd.
Collinsville, IL
Madison County

Agency Contact:
Human Resources
100 W. Randolph; 5-700
Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-2600
312-814-5062 Fax

 How to Apply:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act, State agencies must ensure that the employment process is accessible to persons with disabilities. Specifically, these laws require that the State provide reasonable accommodations upon request by individuals participating in all steps of the employment process. This includes the State of Illinois Rutan interview process.

Current State Employees:  Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS 100 Employment Application to the Agency Contact address listed above. A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected. Current state employees seeking a promotion should also submit a CMS 100B Promotional Application to CMS (address found in upper right corner of CMS 100B form).

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE NEW CMS-100 DATED 10/2014 OR AFTER WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED.

If you are a current State employee wishing to transfer, you must submit an Employee Transfer Request form.  If no Employee Transfer Request form is submitted, you will not be considered for the position.

Non State Employees:  Follow the HOW TO APPLY instructions/link below.
This position does not require a grade through CMS Examining and Counseling Division. All interested persons should send a CMS 100 Employment Application to the Agency Contact by the close of the posting period for consideration.
http://www.illinois.gov/sites/work/Pages/CMS100_help.aspx