ASSISTANT DIRECTOR RACING OPERATIONS

Examples of work

• Directs and supervises the 'Stewards, Judges, and Veterinarians at each track association and fair races for the purpose of the detection of possible race fixing and/or racing' infractions which may take place during the course of a race meeting.
• Manages all ongoing licensing, sample collecting, drug testing, and operations, at license tracks to ensures that no overt actions take place.
• Assists the Commission in the development of technical plans, policies, and procedures relating to officials, veterinarians, licensing, and security' so that the intent of the Commission is carried out.
• Directs the review and reevaluation of the track security to insure proper precautions are taken to eliminate the possibility of tampering with participant and horses, and pari-mutuel wagering computer systems.
• Advises and interprets for racing officials and veterinarians the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to have continuity between each track operation.
• Recommends regulations, policies, and procedures which, will improve the effectiveness and productivity of the Racing Commission operation.
• Directs investigations and evaluates financial and background information related to licensing, applications, off-track stabling facilities, New Jersey owners, and other applicants as required by the Commission, to prevent undesirables from participating in the industry.
• Directs the collection of fines, fees, and taxes required of the Act and Regulations to insure timely deposit.
• Coordinates the activity of the various groups which are either funded directly by or through pari- mutuel take out, such as the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association, Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, and Sire Stakes in order to enhance and develop their programs.
• Meets with track management on technical areas and keeps the Executive Director apprised of current developments throughout the Racing Industry in New Jersey so that the appropriate changes can be made.
• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of filing, coding, cross indexing, and data retrieval system to implement the provisions of the law.
• Supervises the maintenance of essential files 'and records for simple access to required information.
• Directs the sampling of horses at race tracks and fairs where purses are given for the purpose of detection of unauthorized drugs.
• <b>REQURIEMENTS
• EDUCATION</b>
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.

Experience

Five years of experience in horse racing operations of public tracks, two years of which shall been in a supervisory capacity.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated on a year for year basis.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of operations, rules, regulations, and procedures of the New Jersey Racing Commission for the conduct of horse racing at licensed facilities.
• Ability to acquire thorough knowledge of licensing, rules, and procedures on all participants and personnel in the conduction of a race meeting.
• Thorough. knowledge of the duties of the officials and veterinarians who preside over the running of a race meeting.
• Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures used for the gathering of samples for the detection of drugs.
• Wide knowledge of security system and procedures used at race tracks.
• Wide knowledge in analyzing and interpreting computer print-outs as related to pari-mutuel wagering.
• Ability to direct the investigation into the finance and background of an, applicant and/or off-track stabling facility.
• Ability to direct the collection of fines, fees, and taxes required of the Acts and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate and meet with various interest groups in the racing industry.
• Ability to interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures with regard to officials, veterinarians, licensing, and security at race track sights.
• Ability to supervise officials, veterinarians, and employees at the race tracks and fairs.
• Ability to analyze technical reports which are complex and makes recommendations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.. American sign Language or braille may also be considered as acceptable. forms of communication
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can. perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.