State Steward Racing Events Division

Department Information

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING EXTENED AND WILL NOW CLOSE ON DECEMBER 8. 2025. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED THEIR IS NO NEED TO RE-APPLY.

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Description of Job

This position of Chief Steward (Program Management I) is located in the Division of Racing Lakewood Office - 1707 Cole Blvd Suite 300 Lakewood CO 80401 and will also be required to work as needed at the Divisions Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave. Aurora CO 80016. This position monitors all activities related to running of a horse race including proper entry of horses in the races judging the race itself inquiries and objections and determining the correct order of finish. Conduct hearings and writes orders for regulatory violations jockey violations medication violations and other violations of laws and rules for all licensees. Approves horse ownerships transfers and claims. Works as the State Steward and in conjunction with other Stewards (HISA) Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority and (HIWU) Horseracing Integrity & Welfare unit as is subject to the HISA established rules.

Monitors judges and reviews all races

• Observes live races to determine facts responds to concerning questions complaints protests inquiries and objections.
• Reviews video replay of live horse races with jockeys horsemen and the public
• Monitors jockeys during live races for violations incurred during the race.
• Observes the start of each live race for gate malfunctions or any other interference.

Serves as a member of the Board of Stewards for hearings orders and licensing

Liaison

Proofs programs for eligibility of horses and orders scratches when necessary

Projects to update policies procedures or other action items specific to the Chief Steward position.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement :

This announcement is open to potential candidates who are legal residents of the United States. All legal residents of the United States are eligible to apply and compete.

If appointed to a position applicants from outside of Colorado will be required to relocate to Colorado at their own expense. The timeframe for relocation is based on DOR needs and is typically between 30 and 60 days after an offer has been accepted.

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Code & Classification Description :

H1A2XX - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience Only :

Eight (8) years of experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed trainer or jockey who has the knowledge ability and integrity of pari-mutuel racing. Two (2) of those years would be with Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA);

OR

Education and Experience :

A combination of related education in Political Science and Government Law Psychology Sociology Business Administration Economics or experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed trainer or jockey who has the knowledge ability and integrity of pari-mutuel racing. Two (2) of those years would be with Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) equal 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.

Special Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills :

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.

Recommended attachments : Resume Cover letter

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 and 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.

APPEAL RIGHTS

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.

For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at Information

Equity Diversity and Inclusion Compliance

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

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.

If not applying online submit application to :

If you are not able to submit an online application a paper application is available at this link : PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

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 classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 91320 - 95892