Title: Director of Licensing and Policy (00002)

State Role Title: Policy And Planning Manager II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience up to $140,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Racing Commission

Location: Virginia Racing Commission

Agency Website: www.vrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) regulates the racing and wagering industry within the Commonwealth, safeguarding public trust and ensuring accurate revenue collection and financial integrity. The VRC’s Finance Division exists to uphold these objectives through effective budget management, internal controls, and comprehensive financial oversight of both the Commission and its licensees.

The Director of Licensing and Policy will apply knowledge of policies, procedures, processes, and laws and regulations to safely, effectively, and efficiently manage all aspects of licensing within the horse racing industry for specified race meetings to include pari-mutuel wagering as well as satellite facilities. Synchronizes all internal efforts with the Directors of Compliance and Investigation in support of the Commission’s mission. Interprets laws and regulations to develop required policies and procedures and to implement emerging legislation. Recruits, trains, supervises, and retains professional licensing staff. Assists the Executive Secretary with all board proceedings to include preparation, board actions, directives, and recommendations pertaining to policy and licensing. Develops internal and external policy to facilitate operations within the VRC and across all stakeholders. Represents the VRC before the General Assembly, committees and subcommittees, and various professional organizations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of administrative law, regulations, and the procedures associated with professional licensing, including methods of entry (experience, education, and examination); adjudication of licensing and disciplinary cases; and promulgation of regulations. Ability to interpret law and regulation, to develop policies and procedures, and to implement legislation. Ability to work independently, to supervise and train staff, and to establish cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues and a variety of groups, individuals and agencies. Ability to direct the administrative activities of boards with complex regulations and operating procedures, including the ability to manage and conduct meetings and studies.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and formulate solutions. Knowledge of legislative process and ability to work with all parties involved. Ability to testify before committees, subcommittees, and commissions. Must possess excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to respond to questions concerning programs, procedures and legislation. Ability to direct professional and occupational policy research for a state agency. Position of responsibility in public or private agencies, mid/upper management experience is necessary.

Additional Considerations

Strong preference for governmental experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-7401. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Debbie Wyatt-Smith

Phone: 804-292-6414

Email: Debbie.wyattsmith@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.