PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT 1 - Gaming Technology Manager

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) is hiring a Gaming Technology Manager to serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on gaming and gambling equipment, software, and systems. The role oversees the newly established Gaming Technology Unit, which is responsible for certification and tracking of gaming equipment in Illinois. The manager will develop policies and procedures for the unit and expand the IGB’s technological knowledge and capabilities. The position also serves as a full-line supervisor and as an IGB liaison to regulators, and provides oversight to IGB-approved gaming locations. The IGB regulates gambling activities across Illinois and administers regulatory and tax collection systems for casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering. The agency seeks to preserve the integrity of the Illinois gaming industry. This is a full-time, salaried position based in Chicago, Illinois. Work hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The salary is listed as $8,571–$10,571 per month anticipated starting salary, with a full range of $8,571–$15,325 per month. The role requires travel, a valid current driver’s license, proof of current automobile insurance, and successful completion of an IGB background investigation. Ethics and financial-interest restrictions apply to employment with the IGB.

Requirements

Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
At least three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Ability to pass an IGB background investigation.
Ability to travel.
Valid and current driver’s license.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
Compliance with applicable gaming-industry ownership, financial-interest, prior-employment, revolving-door, and ethics disclosure restrictions.

Nice To Haves

Three years of professional experience in a gambling or gaming industry, including casino gaming, distributed slot/VLT gaming, sports wagering, daily fantasy sports, or lottery.
Three years of professional experience in a regulated industry or with a regulator.
Three years of professional experience in project management.
Three years of professional experience in database management.
Three years of professional experience with one or more database or document management software systems.
Three years of professional experience in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or software development.
Three years of professional supervisory experience, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training, and/or counseling staff regarding work performance.
Three years of professional experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for daily operations.
Three years of professional experience communicating orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring detailed, critical analysis of work performed.
Three years of professional experience drafting and/or reviewing technical documentation or reports.

Responsibilities

Serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on gaming technology systems, requirements, and policies.
Create and update rules and policies to comply with gaming and equipment administrative rules and regulations.
Conduct studies and prepare comprehensive reports on national gaming trends.
Serve as a full-line supervisor.
Serve as the IGB liaison to regulators.
Provide oversight to IGB-approved gaming locations.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.