The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking to hire a seasonal Associate Judge for the 2024 Racing Season. Under the direction of the Director of Racing, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of the race meet. This position will be based at Plainridge Park in Plainville, MA. The anticipated dates of service are April through November 2024.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervise the conduct of all racing officials
Review all applications for occupational licenses and make approval/denial decisions
Oversee the opening of entries and the drawing of positions; review eligibility of all entries; review programs for errors and changes; promptly report errors and changes
Observe each race and replay;participate in thereviewof inquiries orobjections; make results official; designate horses for testing
Participate in hearings regarding alleged rule infractions; recommend appropriate sanctions
Respondquicklyandappropriatelyto questions and complaints
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is seeking to hire a seasonal Associate Judge for the 2024 Racing Season. Under the direction of the Director of Racing, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety and integrity of the race meet. This position will be based at Plainridge Park in Plainville, MA. The anticipated dates of service are April through November 2024.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Supervise the conduct of all racing officials
Review all applications for occupational licenses and make approval/denial decisions
Oversee the opening of entries and the drawing of positions; review eligibility of all entries; review programs for errors and changes; promptly report errors and changes
Observe each race and replay;participate in thereviewof inquiries orobjections; make results official; designate horses for testing
Participate in hearings regarding alleged rule infractions; recommend appropriate sanctions
Respondquicklyandappropriatelyto questions and complaints
Key attributesof the successful candidate
Makesindependent judgments based on articulable reasons
Maintainscomposure in stressful situations
Maintains theconfidentiality of sensitive material
Demonstrates a flexible leadership style by being fair-minded, forward-thinking, competent, and inspiring, and in so doing, meets the needs of a broad range of individuals and situations
Communicates in a clear and consistent manner across all agency lines and with people outside the agency
Contributes actively to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups
Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard
Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction
Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers and customers, in good times and bad, through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism
Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and for meeting expectations
Seeks opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the Commission’s mission
Knowledge/skills required:
Currentlevel III or higher accreditationthrough the Racing Officials Accreditation Program
Current licensure as an Associate or PresidingJudge with the United States Trotting Association
Knowledge/skills preferred:
Experience with relevant office software applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
Previous similar experience in a local, state, or federal government agency setting
Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, and finger printing.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011).Under thelaw, the Commissionis tasked with establishinga regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing,taxation,and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor license in Massachusetts.
It is the policy of theMassachusetts Gaming Commissionand the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protectedby federal, state, or local law.
Key attributesof the successful candidate
Makesindependent judgments based on articulable reasons
Maintainscomposure in stressful situations
Maintains theconfidentiality of sensitive material
Demonstrates a flexible leadership style by being fair-minded, forward-thinking, competent, and inspiring, and in so doing, meets the needs of a broad range of individuals and situations
Communicates in a clear and consistent manner across all agency lines and with people outside the agency
Contributes actively to a work environment that embraces diversity and brings together the strengths and perspectives of diverse groups
Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, integrity, cooperation, and mutual regard
Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction
Earns the trust, respect, and confidence of co-workers and customers, in good times and bad, through honesty, forthrightness, and professionalism
Accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and for meeting expectations
Seeks opportunities to resolve problems, achieve goals, or otherwise advance the Commission’s mission
Knowledge/skills required:
Currentlevel III or higher accreditationthrough the Racing Officials Accreditation Program
Current licensure as an Associate or PresidingJudge with the United States Trotting Association
Knowledge/skills preferred:
Experience with relevant office software applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite
Previous similar experience in a local, state, or federal government agency setting
Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will be required to pass an extensive background check that includes a full credit check, CORI, drug screen, and finger printing.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for the implementation of the expanded gaming law (Chapter 194 of the Acts of 2011).Under thelaw, the Commissionis tasked with establishinga regulatory framework for the solicitation, licensing,taxation,and oversight of a maximum of three casino licenses and one slots parlor license in Massachusetts.
It is the policy of theMassachusetts Gaming Commissionand the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status that is protectedby federal, state, or local law.