Licensing Agent
Licensing Agent
Job Title:
Licensing Agent
Department:
Tribal Gaming Agency
Reports To:
Administration Manager, Amber Guzman
FLSA Status:
Non- Exempt
Time Status:
Full Time (40 hours a week)
TS Range:
6/7 ($19.41 an hour)
Opening Date:
February 22, 2019
Closing Date:
March 11, 2019
SUMMARY:
Has the responsibility to contribute to the mission of SIGC in developing and enforcing regulations and policies affecting the licensing of gaming employees and vendors for the protection of the Tribal assets and gaming public thereby maintaining the honesty, fairness, integrity, and security of the gaming operation. Monitors the licensing and backgrounds process. To ensure compliance with the Tribal Gaming Ordinance, NIGC, MICS, Tribal-State Compact and Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.Conduct background investigations in conjunction with licensing of gaming employees, vendors and suppliers and management personnel employed by doing business or otherwise affiliated with the Squaxin Island Tribe gaming activities under the supervision of the Tribal Gaming Administration Manager/Deputy Director/Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned).
· Assists in developing and identifying effective systems and services to complete background investigations and to develop investigative reports for use by the Commission in licensing decisions.
· Reviews and maintains sensitive and confidential licensing information and files.
· Assists in the development of guidelines for thorough and consistent investigation of all applicants.
· Reviews and recommends changes in licensing application forms and processing techniques.
· Develops cooperative working relationships with other gaming investigative bodies at the tribal, state, local and federal levels.
· Contributes to a favorable public image of the Tribe by establishing and maintaining relationships and participation in the community (civic, industry and professional).
· Provides support to other divisions of the gaming commission by developing and providing investigations of alleged criminal activity and follow-up on license suspensions, revocations and denials.
· Assists in maintaining tracking systems for licensing renewals and for follow up on license suspensions, revocations and denials.
· Conducts interviews in person, on the phone, and via video of licensing applicants and references for gaming employees, vendors, suppliers and other applicants and references.
· Assists in the development of and coordinates programs, to meet organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
· Performs background investigation to determine suitability of gaming license applicants and vendor license applicants in accordance with standards established by the Squaxin Island Tribe, National Indian Gaming Commission and Washington State Gambling Commission.
· Reviews all FBI reports to ensure fingerprint cards are submitted to NIGC for FBI in a timely manner.
· Interacts with licensee on confidential and sensitive issues regarding employment, criminal histories and reference checks. Must be able to make independent decisions regarding suitability of applicants for gaming licenses.
· Prepares License Determination reports.
· Maintains accurate list of current licenses and vendors and completes audits to determine accuracy of information as it compares to WSGC and NIGC.
· Prepares monthly report for employee payroll deducts.
· Reviews and/or completes financial/criminal background gaming license investigation and ensure each applicant is within the guidelines and criteria as approved by the Squaxin Island Tribal Gaming Commission.
· Prepares and presents monthly statistical reports to SIGC.
· Responsible for monitoring progress and compliance and immediately reporting any issues and concerns to the Gaming Director and/or Deputy Director.
· Drafts and makes recommendations for licensing policies and procedures in compliance with Squaxin Island Tribe/Squaxin Island Gaming Agency, National Indian Gambling Commission, and Washington State Gambling Commission regulations.
· Transports applications to/from SIGC to WSGC.
· Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED and four years’ experience in related field including a minimum of 1 year of in licensing experience. Must have general knowledge of investigative techniques and practices, knowledge of criminal and the judicial process. Must demonstrate skill in examining and evaluating complex documentation and other related materials. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain an unbiased opinion on investigative reports. The successful applicant must have the ability to work effectively with the public and other enforcement agencies; be skilled in dealing with people and in communicating effectively. Understand human relations and maintain satisfactory relationships with licensees; be skilled in oral and written communication to effectively convey such matters as licensing issues and findings. Type accurately; prepare comprehensive and concise reports and plans. Exercise good judgment, make decisions and maintain strict confidentiality. Work independently and without supervision; have reliable transportation. Be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and have an understanding of computerized accounting systems.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to read, interpret and follow documents, procedures, regulations and rules. Must possess an understanding of legal concepts, processes and interpretations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have or be able to obtain a Class III Gaming License. Must successfully pass a criminal history background check and have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and, see. The employee must occasionally lift and or/move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include excellent eyesight for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must have tolerance to work in a smoke filled environment.
OTHER:
The successful applicant will be required to sign an oath of confidentiality. Employment with Squaxin Island Gaming Commission may disqualify employee from obtaining employment with Little Creek Casino Resort for 1 year from date of release.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
The successful candidate will be required to have a urinalysis for drug and alcohol screening in accordance with the Tribe’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.
INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Indian Preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.
NOTICE TO TRIBAL MEMBERS:
This position qualifies for the Tribal Gaming Agency Training Program, which means an individual with less than the above mentioned “minimum qualifications” may be hired. Such an individual will be hired under a specific program developed by the TGA Director, which will establish specific objectives and benchmarks that will need to be achieved within a certain period of time. The individual will be hired at a pay scale less than what would be paid to a fully qualified applicant. An individual hired under the Training Program will be required to successfully complete the program within the specified time period in order to be considered for a TGA Licensing Agent position. Tribal Members are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
TO APPLY:
Applications are available at Squaxinisland.org. Application packets including a resume and cover letter are accepted at the Squaxin Island Tribal Center, Human Resources office; 10 SE Squaxin Lane Shelton, WA 98584.