Summary

The Racing Division Director is responsible for the overall administration of the Division of Racing; this position is responsible for ensuring that the mission of the agency to serve the best interests of the wagering public and the citizens of Colorado and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of all racing industry members and racehorses in the care and custody of breeders or adoption organizations is achieved.

Description

Description of Job

The Division of Racing is a regulatory, enforcement and pari-mutuel tax collecting agency for the horse racing industry. It is responsible for regulating all aspects of pari-mutuel horse racing through licensing, on-site monitoring and enforcement. The division's main goal is to establish high standards of sport and fair-play, to promote the health and safety of the animals involved in racing and to foster honesty and fair-dealing in the industry.

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 division’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Only:

Ten (10) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives

Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives

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 pre-employment 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. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, 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 e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

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.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.