ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $69,000 - $73,000/Annually 

Grade: 21

First Review of Applications: Thursday, September 18

Provides support to the Games & Systems Unit to ensure the gaming regulations and standards are met and in compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Appendices, and Minimum Internal Control Standards.

Reviews and/or approves casino internal controls, policies and procedures, rules and regulations for new or revised card and table games, event wagering, promotions, lotteries, and tournaments.

Researches and develops internal procedures for the tracking, storage and maintenance of the aforementioned documents. Reviews and analyzes existing and emerging technologies and products for compliance and to identify potential regulatory issues.

Participates in the biennial Tribal Compact Compliance Reviews and to audit tribal compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, Appendices, and Minimum Internal Control Standards.

Occasionally facilitates card and table game training for the tribal partners and external stakeholders.

Assists in assembling correspondence and developing regulatory standards for any new gaming activity as allowed by the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact.

Builds effective collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that applicable regulatory and compliance communications concerning legal, regulatory, technological, and/or operational issues are disseminated in a timely manner.

Provides support to the Games & Systems Manager by collecting and coordinating regulatory and compliance data and procedures.

Works closely with Tribal Gaming Offices to identify and explain potential areas of non-compliance with the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact and appendices and to find solutions to resolve those issues.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

• Reviews and approves casino internal controls, policies and procedures, rules, and regulations for new and/or revised card and table games, event wagering, promotions, lotteries, and tournaments. Works corroboratively with the Games and Systems Manager regarding Tribal-State Gaming Compact and appendices interpretations and regulatory issues, and gaming industry regulatory and compliance standards.

• Works closely with Tribal Gaming Offices, Gaming Facility Operators, manufacturers, distributors and testing laboratories regarding all aspects of the Arizona Tribal-State Gaming Compact, appendices, and Minimum Internal Control Standards. Works to identify and explain potential areas of non-compliance and work in partnership with the partners and stakeholders to collaboratively find solutions to resolve any non-compliant issues.

• Review and analyze existing and emerging regulations, technologies, and products for compliance and to identify potential regulatory issues. Provides support throughout the Agency by collecting and coordinating regulatory and compliance data and procedures.

• Provides internal and external training and/or presentations to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and Agency objectives.

Knowledge:
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Arizona Tribal-State Compact and its appendices.
• State and federal laws, including gaming statutes.
• Complex casino game rules, procedures, and internal controls.
• Principles and practices of auditing and accounting, casino internal controls/procedures, and gaming industry standards, rules and regulations.
• Casino operations and technology.
• Gaming Regulation and/or Operation.
• Principles and practices.
• Auditing techniques.
• Evaluating control systems.
• Techniques in reviewing and analyzing financial data.
• Computerized products used in event wagering systems and processes.
• Microsoft and G-Suite (Google) software.
• Arizona Management System.
• Conducting data management, including the techniques in reviewing and analyzing data.

Skills:
• People management and leadership.
• Read, write, interpret, and understand gaming regulations.
• Ability to make logical interpretations of regulations, laws, and policies.
• Skill in working with people within tribal gaming operations, as well with tribal regulators, casino employees, and vendors.
• The ability to interpret and apply Compact requirements, state statues, federal rules and regulations.
• Team building, mentoring, and resourcefulness.
• Maintaining working relationships within the gaming industry.
• Training and/or conducting presentations.
• Working independently with a minimum amount of supervision and make effective judgments on the basis of partial or incomplete evidence.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Oral and written communication.

Abilities:
• Detail oriented.
• Organized.
• Be an effective communicator (both written and verbal).
• Analytical.
• Professional.
• Problem solve.
• Determine applicable rules and regulations.
• Formulate appropriate courses of action and communicate those courses of action to decision-making authorities.
• Perform work of considerate difficulty, organize and direct activities of diverse areas of regulation.
• Work in a smoke filled environment and be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Travel, which may include overnight stays.
• Work from home.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field, and/or a minimum of three (3) years in the gaming industry.

Valid AZ Driver's License. The following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

The Arizona Department of Gaming offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HumanResources@azgaming.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.