Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Inc
Presiding Judge (Yonkers Raceway)
Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Inc, Schenectady, New York, United States,
This position is exempt (serves at the pleasure) and works in the Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering.The position reports to work at Yonkers Raceway:Yonkers Raceway810 Central ParkYonkers, New York 10704Appointment Type: TemporaryEmployment Type: Per DiemSalary: $453.77 – per dayBargaining Unit: M/C – Management/Confidential (Unrepresented)Work Schedule: Approximately 240 working days (may be required to fill in at additional locations)As the Presiding Judge, you would have all authority over all horses and persons, licensed or unlicensed, on association or franchise corporation grounds during a race meeting as to all matters relating to racing; determining all questions, disputes, protests, complaints or objections concerning racing which arise during a race meeting and enforcing such determinations; conducting hearings on all questions, disputes, protests, complaints or objections concerning racing matters. Specific duties include:To be the principal representative of the New York State Gaming Commission at the assigned race meeting;To supervise the associate judges, starter, paddock judge, supervising veterinarian, and other New York State Gaming Commission employees at the track;To supervise the licensing procedure;To supervise the handling of entries and declarations to start and the application of preferences to race and the coupling of horses accepted for entry;Conduct the drawing of post positions for the racing card;Finalize all driver changes prior to scratch time;Provide a daily report of racing activities to the Director of Racing Officials;Closely observe the performance of all horses and drivers competing at the race meeting and determine the result of every race contested and to determine the order of finish;To investigate apparent or possible interference or rule violations;To uphold the rules and regulations of the New York State Gaming Commission;Impose fines and suspensions;To supervise the preparation, delivery and posting of all notices of penalty, rulings and decisions, and other reports as required;To testify when necessary.Preferred Minimum QualificationsCandidates must have a Presiding Judge license issued by the United States Trotting Association or the Racing Officials Accreditation Program and be in good standing;Candidates must also have either a minimum of ten years experience as a harness owner, trainer, driver, groom or racing official, with at least three years as an Associate Judge at a licensed pari-mutuel track; or two years (with a minimum of 200 race dates per year) as an Associate Judge with the New York State Gaming Commission;Candidates must be able to communicate with horsemen effectively and professionally at all times;Candidates must be able to work live racing dates and draw dates, with various start and end times.COMPENSATION
- Salaries may increase periodically because of contract negotiations.HEALTH
- A choice of comprehensive health insurance packages (including prescription drug coverage) is available to all employees and their dependents. They also receive the benefits of a dental insurance program and a vision care program.LEAVE
- Employees of New York State receive generous vacation, personal, sick and family leave benefits.RETIREMENT
- Employees are required to contribute a specific percentage of their gross earnings, for all their years of public service after the date of membership. Employees are vested after five years. In addition to retirement benefits, the plan includes a disability retirement benefit, ordinary death benefit and accidental death benefit.SAVINGS PLAN
- Employees are eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan in which taxes on contributions are deferred until retirement.DEPENDENT CARE ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT
- This program provides employees the opportunity to pay for child care, elder care or other dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.Additional InformationNew York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Appointment to this position in State government requires candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This includes a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check including fingerprinting. The Commission will pay the fee for fingerprinting. All convictions must be disclosed. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws.Reference Checks and Verification of Credentials: It is the Commission policy to verify credentials, education and work experience for the position for which you are being considered. We will also conduct reference checks.Prior Employment Restrictions: The law that established the Commission (Section 107 of New York’s Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State. However, Part BB of Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 enabled the Gaming Commission to waive for “good cause” the pre-employment restrictions for a prospective employee whose duties and responsibilities are primarily on racetrack grounds via a resolution that outlines the reasons for the waiver and that there are no other qualified candidates with the desired experience for the specific position.How and Where to ApplyEmail submissions are preferred. To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and copy of accreditation to: hrrecruitment@gaming.ny.gov or mail to NYS Gaming Commission, Human Resources, PO Box 7500, Schenectady, NY 12301-7500. Attention: Joseph Hunter
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- Salaries may increase periodically because of contract negotiations.HEALTH
- A choice of comprehensive health insurance packages (including prescription drug coverage) is available to all employees and their dependents. They also receive the benefits of a dental insurance program and a vision care program.LEAVE
- Employees of New York State receive generous vacation, personal, sick and family leave benefits.RETIREMENT
- Employees are required to contribute a specific percentage of their gross earnings, for all their years of public service after the date of membership. Employees are vested after five years. In addition to retirement benefits, the plan includes a disability retirement benefit, ordinary death benefit and accidental death benefit.SAVINGS PLAN
- Employees are eligible to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan in which taxes on contributions are deferred until retirement.DEPENDENT CARE ADVANTAGE ACCOUNT
- This program provides employees the opportunity to pay for child care, elder care or other dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.Additional InformationNew York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Appointment to this position in State government requires candidates to undergo an investigative screening. This includes a thorough character investigation, a Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check including fingerprinting. The Commission will pay the fee for fingerprinting. All convictions must be disclosed. Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws.Reference Checks and Verification of Credentials: It is the Commission policy to verify credentials, education and work experience for the position for which you are being considered. We will also conduct reference checks.Prior Employment Restrictions: The law that established the Commission (Section 107 of New York’s Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State. However, Part BB of Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2019 enabled the Gaming Commission to waive for “good cause” the pre-employment restrictions for a prospective employee whose duties and responsibilities are primarily on racetrack grounds via a resolution that outlines the reasons for the waiver and that there are no other qualified candidates with the desired experience for the specific position.How and Where to ApplyEmail submissions are preferred. To apply please send your cover letter, resume, and copy of accreditation to: hrrecruitment@gaming.ny.gov or mail to NYS Gaming Commission, Human Resources, PO Box 7500, Schenectady, NY 12301-7500. Attention: Joseph Hunter
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