Executive Director - Oregon Racing Commission

Job Description:

Executive Director Position Overview

The Oregon Racing Commission (ORC) has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced

leader to serve as the Commission's Executive Director. The Executive Director is appointed by

and reports directly to the Commission. The Executive Director is responsible for

the overall direction of the agency in supporting the Commission's mission. This is

a permanent, full-time, executive service position located in Portland, Oregon. If you are hired,

you will become part of the State's Executive Service team.

The ORC is a one-program agency charged with the responsibility of regulating all aspects of the pari-mutuel industry and therefore protecting licensees, racehorses, the public and the state. At the same time, the ORC encourages and supports members of the industry in promoting live handle growth and enhancing live racing by attracting businesses to Oregon that are involved in technological advancements. This includes live race meets conducted at racetracks, off-track sites, and multi-jurisdictional simulcasting and interactive wagering totalizator hubs that conduct business online through a closed-loop subscriber system. The agency has approximately 3,700 active licensees. If you’d like to know more about the position, please click here.

Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Oregon Racing Commission Team
At the Oregon Racing Commission, we believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.

Additional benefits include:

Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

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This position is ideal for those seeking more work/life balance with the ability to work a hybrid of both remote work and in office work.

What Are We Looking For?

Three years of management experience in a public or private organization that included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation.

OR

Two years of management experience in a public or private organization that included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation;
AND
45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management.

OR

Three years of professional experience as a program/project leader, assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.

In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.

Candidates who are the most competitive will have the following skills, background, and experience:

Leadership experience with a Board, Commission, or public agency

Experience in public relations (including press relations, personnel, marketing, etc.)

Experience related to racing

Demonstrated ability to form collaborative and productive partnerships with a diverse set of stakeholders and staff

Knowledge of the principles and practices of the pari-mutuel industry

Working knowledge of the principles and practices of employee relations

Before you Apply

The statutes and rules specific to the hiring of the Oregon Racing Commission Executive Director may be found at ORS 462.250(2), and ORS 462.273. These statutes together provide that the person who assumes the position of Executive Director of the Oregon Racing Commission, or their immediate family member, may not:

Own or have any other financial interest in any animal participating in any race meet in Oregon.

Own or have any other financial interest in any race meet, public training track or race course in Oregon.

Bet or wager, in any manner, on any race meet held under the license and supervision of the commission if such individual acts in an official capacity in connection with that race meet.

We bring this to your attention, so that prior to making application you are aware, that if you are to be offered and intend to accept the position of Executive Director for the Oregon Racing Commission you will first have to divest yourself of any and all of the above financial interests and ensure that any and all immediate family members do the same.

How to Apply

Current State of Oregon employees - You must apply through your employee Workday account. At the time of application, please attach your current cover letter and resume

External Applicants - Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position, which includes your current cover letter and resume

After You Apply

Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.

Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.

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Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Senior Recruiter, Kylen Stevens, at: kylen.stevens@das.oregon.gov | 503.400.5821

Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification

Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666 NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

This announcement is for a full-time, permanent, Executive Service Principle Executive Manager E; This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies

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