Gaming Inspection Project Assistant

The position is located in Glendale, AZ.

Position Summary :

Under general supervision, assists in providing regulatory oversight to the Tohono O'odham Nation's gaming operations by ensuring compliance with the Tribal Gaming Ordinance Regulations, Tribal / State Company and its appendices, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) by supporting compliance testing activities and maintenance of vital information, records management and gaming device inventory. This position assumes additional duties of a Gaming Inspector when required.

The work is normally reviewed upon completion, with occasional spot checks while in process, to ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformance to established standards; major work tasks are covered by instructions or procedures and unusual situations are referred to a supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists in preparing and maintaining documents regarding gaming device installations, re-installations, modifications, removals, transfers and storage in conjunctions with documents received by the Nation's gaming facility operator as required by the Compact and its Appendices.
• Assists with the documenting and maintenance of a current listing of gaming devices and software approved for operation in the Nation's gaming facilities; files and maintains records on installation, repair and replacement of gaming devices and on-line monitoring systems.
• Monitors to ensure Gaming Device logic board access keys, security tape and sensitive items that control the outcome of the game are safeguarded.
• Maintains testing schedules to ensure that Gaming Devices are in compliance pursuant to technical standards as prescribed by the Compact and Appendices.
• Conducts investigations, as assigned by the Inspector Project Manager, into suspected violations of the Tribal Gaming Ordinance, Tribal / State Gaming Compact and / or its Appendices pertaining to the integrity of games
• Assists in the preparation and dissemination of the Self-Exclusion list, State Intelligence Bulletins to the appropriate casino departments, and other regulatory or law enforcement agencies as directed.
• Compiles information and documents problems reported by the Gaming staff in regards to computer and program applications utilized in the Gaming Office.
• Prepares and disseminates the State Self Exclusion list, State Intelligence Bulletins, Law Enforcement notices and Regulator notices to the appropriate casino department and other Gaming Office personnel when the Project Manager is unavailable.
• Verifies hold percentages are in compliance with the Tribal / State Compact requirements and gaming manufacturer specifications.
• Performs independent investigations at the direction of the Project Manager pertaining to allegations of Compact violations regarding manufactures, suppliers and distributors of gaming devices and equipment.
• Monitors receipt and release of all program chips and Flashcards to Inspectors and ensures the performance of random checks of chips and software.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or closely related field and one year work experience in gaming inspection or compliance; or equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements :