Regulator In Charge - Division of Gaming

The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan, helping them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. Our core values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect drive us 

The Department’s vision is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video! 

Applying for a Job with the State of Colorado.

What Happens After You Apply.

As part of the State of Colorado, DOR offers a competitive benefits packageto permanent employees:

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage

• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave

The Division of Gaming is seeking a dedicated Manager to lead the team and protect the integrity of limited gaming operations. In this role, you will analyze and manage the investigations of potential regulatory violations or illicit activities across licensed establishments. Your core mission will be to ensure that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, while remaining completely free from criminal and corrupt elements.

What You'll Do:

• Serves as the manager for the Division of Gaming Regulatory Compliance Unit. 

• Directly manage three subordinate supervisors who supervise investigative teams in both Division field offices.

• Develops, updates, and reviews Division, Unit, and Section policies, procedures, guidelines, strategic planning. 

• Manages Compliance Investigator Supervisors and Compliance Investigators in both Division field offices and manages Table Games. 

• Assigns and plans comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, patrons, premises, records, and devices adhere to Colorado gaming statutes, rules, and internal control minimum procedures.

• Reviews and manages reports and complaints of violations. 

• Provides leadership and training and delivers presentations to internal and external sources.

• Maintains regulatory aspects of compliance for the unit and remains proficient with necessary state systems. 

Residency Requirement:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in a regulatory environment.

Or

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in Criminal Justice, Security Management, and Cybersecurity, Homeland Security or a closely  related field as determined by the Department that that equals to eight (8) years

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License (at the time of
  application).

•  Position may require overnight travel (in-state) as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of Colorado rules and regulations related to Division of Gaming.

• Outstanding candidates will have extensive experience leading or managing
  complex regulatory teams.

• Experience supervising Compliance teams, setting performance standards, and
  ensuring compliance with legal and ethical guidelines.

• Additional experience with Gaming compliance inspections ( specifically table games surveillance).

• Demonstrates ability to focus on primary duties.

• Takes the initiative to act on and follow through on work activities.

•  Demonstrated excellence in customer service; to include serving a diverse clientele. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; to include communicating with others via verbal conversation and written communication. 

• Ability to work and accept supervision.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions; multi-task; work with and maintain confidential information 

• Ability to work in a high-stress environment. 

• Intermediate to advanced skills on Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft Office
  tools, or Google workspace related products.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence. 

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle. 

To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who: 

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. 

• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment. 

• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment.  If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.

• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.  Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people.  We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. 

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.