PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT 1 - Gaming Technology Manager
About The Position
The Illinois Gaming Board seeks a Gaming Technology Manager to serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on gaming and gambling equipment, software, and systems. The position oversees the newly established Gaming Technology Unit, which is responsible for certification and tracking of gaming equipment in Illinois. The manager develops policy and procedures for the unit and helps expand the IGB’s technological knowledge and capabilities. The Illinois Gaming Board regulates gambling activities throughout Illinois and administers regulatory and tax-collection systems for casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering. The position conducts regulatory work intended to preserve the integrity of the Illinois gaming industry.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college; courses in business or public administration are preferred.
- Prior experience equivalent to 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.
- Must comply with applicable restrictions on financial interests and relationships involving gaming licensees, gambling operators, horse-racing organizations, and entities that have done business with the Board.
- Must comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions, including notifying the OEIG before accepting certain non-State employment offers during State employment or within one year after leaving State employment.
- Must file required Statements of Economic Interest and Supplemental Statements of Economic Interest.
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 at least one of 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 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 providing detailed, critical analysis of work.
- 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.
Benefits
- Benefits package and retirement packages.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible jobs and schedules are offered by the State of Illinois generally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
