Steward-Hearings Officer III - Texas

Listing Number: 476-22-08 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.