Gaming Commissioner Tribal Part Time

The Pueblo of Sandia•Rio Rancho, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sandia Tribal Gaming Commission is the tribal gaming regulatory agency responsible for regulating and monitoring all gaming activities on the lands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The Commission, through its commissioners and staff, ensures compliance with federal, tribal, and state laws and regulations. It serves as the licensing authority for individuals employed in the gaming operation, administering background investigations for licensing. The Commission also monitors compliance with internal control standards, tracks revenues, and continuously inspects and monitors all aspects of the gaming operation. Commissioners' duties focus on operational policy, rulemaking, regulatory interpretation, agency adjudications, and appeals of formal agency actions. The Commission's philosophy is built on integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence, aiming to attract and retain a qualified workforce and contribute to the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Accounting, Business, Public Policy, Criminal Justice or Law.
Eight (8) years’ experience in gaming, regulatory or casino.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.
Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with a regulatory agency preferred but not required.
Knowledge of federal Indian law concepts preferred.
Experience in area of Indian Gaming preferred.
Experience in policy development and administrative management helpful.
Undergraduate or graduate degree or work experience in public administration, accounting, business, public policy, criminal justice, or law preferred.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy education and/or work experience.

Responsibilities

Performs duties in compliance with the STGC Regulations and all applicable federal, state, and tribal laws, regulations, and policies.
Reviews annual audits of the gaming operation, gaming contracts, and other gaming and gaming-support activities.
Reviews requests for approval of gaming devices, associated equipment, applications and systems, and other applicable matters as required by regulation or requested by gaming management.
Presides as a hearing officer in Commission hearings on final agency actions and patron disputes.
Conducts and/or participates in Commission Meetings.
Reviews and approves minimum internal control standards for the gaming operation and any amendments thereto.
Reviews and approves rules/procedures for various games.
Reviews and approves promotional activity related to gaming.
Ensures that the tribal gaming facility is constructed, maintained, and operated in a manner that protects the environment, public health, and safety.
Periodically reviews and updates Commission regulations, subject to approval by the Sandia Tribal Council.
Meets with the STGC Executive Director as necessary to discuss regulatory, licensing and other Commission related matters.
Provides reports and/or makes presentations to the Governor and/or Tribal Council as required and requested.
Serves as the final appellate review authority in the patron dispute resolution process.
Meets with representatives from National Indian Gaming Commission and the New Mexico Gaming Control board as needed.
Performs all other activities as mandated by federal, tribal, and state gaming laws and regulations.
Supports a single function and holds a position that does not supervise people but provides guidance to lower-level Team Members as needed.
Functions as an advisor to management due to the complexity of the level of work performed.
May hold current licenses, certifications, specialized education, and possess stipulated technical expertise as required.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge in all aspects of the specialized function.
Performs work as a highly skilled individual contributor and considered a subject matter expert within the peer set, particularly with problem-solving.
Utilizes critical thinking and the ability to analyze issues, identify solutions, and implement them effectively.