Presiding Judge (In Ohio)

The Ohio State Racing Commission is seeking a qualified individual to serve in the capacity of State Presiding Judge at Scioto Downs, Dayton Raceway and Miami Valley. There was a total of  254 race dates awarded for the year 2021.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

 Exercising immediate supervision, control, and regulation of the licensed race meeting

    according to Ohio State Racing Commission (OSRC) rules.

 Impose on licensees, for violation of law or commission rules.

 Considering and reviewing all allegations of misconduct or rule infractions and when warranted,

    initiating investigations of the allegations and conducting necessary hearings or taking the

    action necessary to prevent rule infractions.

 Determining all questions, disputes, protests, complaints, or objections concerning racing

    matters which arise during a race meeting and enforcing such determinations.

 Interpreting and enforcing OSRC rules and determining all questions pertaining to racing matters

    in conformity with applicable laws.

 Issuing decisions or rulings pertaining to racing matters and race results.

 Conducting hearings on all questions, appeals, disputes, complaints, or objections concerning racing

    matters.

 Perform other duties assigned by the commission.

Required Qualifications:

 The applicant has attended an accredited school or program.

 Has satisfactorily passed a written and oral examination given by an approved accredited school

    or program.

 Have been issued and maintained accreditation.

 Minimum of three years’ experience as an associate or state steward at an extended parimutuel

   meeting.

 Not under suspension or exclusion by any racing jurisdiction.

Applicants should submit a comprehensive resume including education, background and professional

qualifications and work experience. Contact details are as follows: Bill Crawford (phone: 614.466.2758) and e-mail (bill.crawford@racing.ohio.gov).