Field Investigator - Presque Isle Downs Racetrack

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-16281 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JANUARY 14, 2025 TO JANUARY 28, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

As a Field Investigator, you will play a crucial role in issuing occupational licenses at the Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. The track operates under the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission (PHRC) while effectively enforcing horse racing regulations. You will assist licensees and applicants, expertly guiding them through the necessary forms and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include efficiently collecting and processing licensing fees and fines and ensuring meticulous record-keeping in the PHRC licensing software. You will also conduct thorough fingerprinting to verify identification for all applicants and licensees, guaranteeing that everyone is properly licensed and fully eligible to race. Your dedication and attention to detail will uphold the integrity of the racing community.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Post Employment Requirement

• A Commission Employee License is required for this position or will be obtained once hired.

Additional Requirements:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.