OFFICIAL, NEW JERSEY RACING COMMISSION
Official, New Jersey Racing Commission falls in New Jersey's unclassified service: an appointing authority hires for it directly, without a civil service exam.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree, and a valid NJ driver's license is required on top of that. State payroll currently lists 4 people in the title, most of them at Law and Public Safety.
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Official, New Jersey Racing Commission appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Law & Public Safety.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Law & Public Safety | 4 |
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 4 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $104,774. The agencies employing the most are:
- Law and Public Safety (4)
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of an official in the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, is responsible for the enforcement of rules and regulations governing horse racing contests and events; officiates and oversees pre- and post-race proceedings and the judging of racing contests; authorizes and conducts investigations; suspends and/or fines individuals for cited infractions of rules and regulations; does other related work as assigned.
Examples of work
- Oversees and/or supervises pari-mutuel wagering and operations at all the tracks and grants permits for the conduct of thoroughbred and standardbred race meetings in the state where pari-mutuel wagering is allowed.
- Conducts inquiries on potential licensees, administers license checks or sweeps at racetracks.
- Conducts initial hearings on appeals resulting from disciplinary actions that may lead to judicial proceedings at the appellate level.
- Monitors, oversees and regulates the conduct of every individual race conducted at its four racetracks.
- Inspects licensed off-track farms where racehorses are situated.
- Supervises the betting activity associated with those races and collects pari-mutuel taxes.
- Supervises the extraction of fluid and blood specimens from horses for chemical analysis.
- Supervises the collection of urine specimens from jockeys, drivers and officials that are tested for the presence of illegal substances.
- Screens all personnel working for or connected with track operations, including management, horsemen, owners and prospective stockholders, to ensure that no one connected with racing is unsuitable as to character and integrity.
- Rules on matters affecting the integrity of racing and licensing matters, such as falsifications of applications, and issues fines for rule infractions.
- Provides testimony in litigated matters, and assists other law enforcement authorities and the track security units in conducting their duties.
- Checks applications for occupational licensure, registration or certification.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience in the horse racing industry, two (2) years of which shall have included experience as an official presiding over horse racing related activities, one (1) year of which shall have included experience involving pari-mutuel wagering operations and activities.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a valid license issued by the Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP) to officiate at flat racing and/or harness horse races.
Appointee may be required to possess membership in the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI).
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.
<b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</b>
Knowledge of thoroughbred and standardbred horses.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations of flat racing, harness racing and steeplechase racing as described in New Jersey Statutes Annotated.
Knowledge of the responsibilities of various positions at the race track, such as Stewards, Judges, Clerk, Veterinarians, Racing Secretary and Paymaster of Purses.
Knowledge of the forms and documentation required of owners, jockeys and other race participants.
Knowledge of pari-mutuel wagering and operations and the granting of permits for the conduct of thoroughbred and standardbred race meetings.
Knowledge of methods used to gather and analyze information.
Knowledge of the goals, objectives, and mandates of the New Jersey Racing Commission.
Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, procedures and regulations.
Ability to enforce agency rules and regulations.
Ability to conduct investigations.
Ability to officiate horse racing proceedings.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those involved in the work of the agency.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to provide testimony in court or other legal forum.
Ability to follow oral or written orders, directions or plans.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
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 essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.