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 racing events at race parks throughout Texas. 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. Travel is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• 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 problemsand ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements.

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.

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:

BACKGROUND DISCLOSURE: An offer of employment is contingent upon the selected candidate qualifying for access to criminal history record information through the Department of Public Safety pursuant to the TCIC/TLETS Access Policy.

HOW TO APPLY: Apply through Work in Texas or our website at https://www.txrc.texas.gov/careers **[NOTE: Resumes may be submitted in addition to but not in lieu of the employment application.

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