Steward-Texas

Listing Number: 47608-03 Opening Date: 01/10/22 Starting Wage: $4,023-$6579 per month Closing Date: Until Filled (Agency Use): 

STATE AGENCY 

JOB VACANCY NOTICE 

POSITION TITLE: Hearings Officer III – Steward CLASSIFICATION #: 3532, B21 AGENCY: Texas Racing Commission 

ADDRESS: 8505 Cross Park #110 Austin, TX 78754 WORK LOCATION: Multiple Locations REFER TO: Stacey Walker By Appointment: Yes X No TELEPHONE: 512-833-6699 NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 4 DURATION: Regular X Seasonal/Summer Job Temporary Will terminate on 

MERIT SYSTEM: Yes X No Part Time Hours/Week TYPING: N/A Yes X No SHORTHAND: N/A X YES NO W.P.M. 40 No more than 5% Errors 

TEXAS DRIVER’S LICENSE: Yes X No Operator Commercial Chauffeur TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes X No SHIFTS 1ST 2ND 3RD Rotating X POSTING APPROVED BY: DATE Executive Director 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

Performs complex (journey-level) legal and technical work as a  Steward/Judge under the Texas Racing Act and the Texas Racing  Commission Rules of Racing for horse and greyhound racing  events. Work involves conducting hearings and preparing hearings  decisions. Provides supervisory oversight for a racing operations  team at a race park. Works under limited supervision, with  considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent  judgment. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

∙ Interpret and enforce the Texas Racing Act and Commission  rules and determine all questions, disputes, complaints, or  objections relating to racing matters in accordance with  applicable laws. 

∙ Review applications for occupational licenses submitted at a  racetrack and make decisions regarding the issuance of  certain licenses. 

∙ Oversee the conduct of live races and decide the official order  of finish, including determining whether a horse should be  disqualified. 

∙ Prepare reports of all actions taken and observations made  during each day's race program. 

∙ Monitor performance of race officials at each race meeting. ∙ Serve as field team leaders for TxRC staff assigned to work  the race meeting, monitoring performance and providing  guidance regarding rule interpretation as necessary. ∙ Conduct adjudicatory hearings and impose penalties for  unethical practices or violations of racing rules, consistent with  commission policy and guidelines. 

∙ Serve as primary liaison with racetrack management regarding  conduct of live racing, to resolve problems and ensure  compliance with applicable legal requirements. 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Experience in administrative or appeals procedures, claims, or legal  work. Extensive experience as an official at a race meeting  recognized by the Commission or other official pari-mutuel racing  regulatory body. Must pass a written examination administered by  the Commission with a grade of 85 on a scale of 100. Must pass an  optical examination conducted no more than 90 days before  appointment demonstrating 20-20 vision, corrected, and the ability  to distinguish colors. Must be eligible to be certified as a Flat  Racing Steward level III, as defined by the Racing Official  Accreditation Program, for more information, visit:  

https://www.horseracingofficials.com/education/experience-criteria 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

∙ Thorough knowledge of all aspects of pari-mutuel racing. ∙ General knowledge of administrative procedure as it relates to  the conduct of agency and appellate hearings. 

∙ Ability to communicate effectively with persons of various  educational and skill levels. 

∙ Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to  devise solutions to problems; and to prepare concise reports. 

DISCLOSURE: 

All Commission employees must undergo a criminal history background check. The Texas Racing Act contains additional  provisions that set out causes for rejection of employment. (Will be  provided upon request.)  

HOW TO APPLY: Submit a State of Texas Application for Employment  referencing the above position number and title by to: Texas Racing  Commission, Attention: Stacey Walker, P. O. Box 12080, Austin, TX  78711-2080. You may request an application from the Commission  office at 8505 Cross Park Drive, Suite 110, Austin, TX 78754, phone  (512) 833-6699, fax (512) 833-6907 or visit our web site at  http://www.txrc.state.tx.us.