State Steward - Fulltime / Colorado

SALARY:
$3,443.08 - $3,796.15 Biweekly
$7,460.00 - $8,225.00 Monthly
$89,520.00 - $98,700.00 Annually

Description of Job:
This position of Chief Steward (Program Management I) is located in the Division of Racing, Lakewood Office 1707 Cole Blvd. Suite 300 Lakewood CO, 80401 and will also be required to work as needed at the Division's Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO, 80016. This position monitors all activities related to running of a horse race, including proper entry of horses in the races, judging the race itself, inquiries and objections and determining the correct order of finish. Conducts hearings and writes orders for regulatory violations, jockey violations, medication violations and other violations of laws and rules for all licensees. Approves horse ownerships, transfers, and claims. Work as the State Steward and in conjunction with other Stewards, (HISA) Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority, and (HIWU) Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit as is subject to the HISA established rules.

Monitors, judges, and reviews all races

Observes live races to determine facts, responds to concerning questions, complaints, protests, inquiries, and objections.
Reviews video replay of live horse races with jockeys, horsemen and the public
Monitors jockeys during live races for violations incurred during the race.
Observes the start of each live race for gate malfunctions or any other interference.
Serves as a member of the Board of Stewards for hearings, orders, and licensing

Serves as a member of the Board of Stewards for medication violation hearings and other rule violations.
Maintain, administer, and grades trainer and assistant trainer exams. Distribute and approve or decline first time exercise rider and pony person forms.
Signs orders for investigations, citations, and search authorizations.
Works with fellow Stewards and division staff to schedule administrative hearings and other administrative and/or criminal proceedings when necessary.
Gather, understand, explain and interpret all necessary paperwork and forms required by HISA, HIWU and Colorado regulations for licensees.
Liaison

Work as a liaison for HISA, which may include applying for and assisting on the Internal Adjudication Panel during the Colorado racing off-season.
Proofs programs for eligibility of horses and orders scratches when necessary

Reviews daily racing program for eligibility, weights, medication, equipment, claiming rules, ownership, workouts, first-time starters, sex, etc.
Request biological sample collection and testing for live racing and out of competition testing.
Projects to update policies, procedures, or other action items specific to the Chief Steward position.

The Steward provides ongoing analysis, technical expertise, development, and decision-making relative to processes critical to the operations, programs, and policies of the Division of Racing Events. The Steward researches, analyzes, reports on, and makes recommendations regarding Division-wide impact and implementation of legislation and rules both in Colorado and federally.
Review, analyze and make recommendations related to amendments of rules and regulations of the Colorado Racing Division and HISA.
Draft and make edits to protocols and recommended rule changes as needed.
This position must be accredited through the (ROAP) Racing Officials Accreditation Program.
Aids in the training temporary staff as well as others in the performance of their duties.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:

This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete.

If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado at their own expense. The timeframe for relocation is based on DOR needs and is typically between 30 and 60 days after an offer has been accepted.

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Class Code & Classification Description:

H1A2XX - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed trainer or jockey, who has the knowledge, ability and integrity of pari-mutuel racing. Two (2) of those years would be with Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA); or

Education and Experience:
A combination of related education in Political Science and Government, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration, Economics or experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed trainer or jockey, who has the knowledge, ability and integrity of pari-mutuel racing. Two (2) of those years would be with Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) equal to eight (8) years.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Special Qualifications:
Must currently be an accredited Steward Racing Official through the Racing Official Accreditation Program (ROAP)
Applicants must be willing and able to travel in and out of state as required.
Applicants must be willing to work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on-call status, and holidays.
Must possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license. (Be sure to include your driver's license number on your application).
Must be able to perform required physical duties including but not limited to ascending stairs to rooftop work location.
If appointed to a position, applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado at their own expense. The timeframe for relocation is based on DOR needs and is typically between 30 and 60 days after an offer has been accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

Experience in state racing regulations.
Extensive experience as a lead worker.
Proven experience in providing high-quality customer service.
Ability to plan and organize.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.
Decision-making ability to make numerous immediate, sound decisions on a routine basis and under extreme stress, often without assistance of another. Includes ability to properly interpret and act on verbal orders and written policies with little or no supervision.
Ability to evaluate and analyze information in order to apply knowledge and to decide on the most appropriate course of action.
Ability to complete reports to describe in a clear, accurate, concise manner, all relevant case activity and developments.

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