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Job Posting Title Identifier Agency 353 OKLA. HORSE RACING COMM. Supervisory Organization Horse Racing Commission Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank) March 30, 2024 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) March 31, 2024 Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Job Description Basic Purpose Under direction of the Budget & Finance Manager, the Oklahoma-Bred Inspector, a full-time [unclassified] employee, performs specialized inspections involving the Oklahoma-Bred program and Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account; gathers, assembles and presents statements and other evidence; and prepares written reports concerning the inspections. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Typical Functions Inspect eligibility and/or location of Oklahoma-Bred broodmares, stallions, racing stock or any horse requesting or receiving funds from the Oklahoma-Bred Program or Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account. Work with the Executive Director and Oklahoma-Bred department, to identify possible Oklahoma-Bred compliance violations within Chapter 75 of the Rules of Racing. Assist in preparing and proofing Oklahoma-Bred awards charts. Enter data into computer program. Assist in processing Oklahoma-Bred stallion, broodmare and racing stock applications preparation for accreditation and send notifications to owners of items needed for completion of accreditation. Enters/updates pertinent information into Registry database. Prepare written reports. Perform related work as required. Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent. At least one year’s experience in an equine related program, horse racing industry, breeding farm, equine veterinary clinic, or Inspector position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Knowledge of equine science, and horse identification. Excellent skills on conducting inspections and written reports. Ability in dealing with the general public and horsemen in complex and sometimes difficult situations while maintaining courtesy and diplomacy. Skill in researching and analyzing technical data and comprehending all applicable procedures, rules, regulations, and statues to ensure compliance of participants enrolled in the Oklahoma-Bred Program or Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account. Excellent general knowledge of elementary office practice and procedures, including spelling, punctuation, grammar usage and proofreading ability. Ability and willingness to follow written and oral instructions. Special Requirements Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s license and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally association with the position. This position requires 50% travel. Must be able to work around horses, identify markings, and conduct inspections and be able to work unusual hours when necessary. The successful applicant must be fingerprinted and checked through OSBI, FBI and ARCI as a part of a standard background investigation which includes the Commission checking with the applicant's prior employers and available references. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering on any horse race over which the Commission has jurisdiction and are prohibited from owning in whole or in part any horse which races at a Commission-licensed racetrack. Commission employees and their immediate families are prohibited from receiving purse supplements, stakes, rewards, stallion awards, broodmare awards, or breeder’s awards of any kind, or marketing, promotion, or advertising monies of any kind from the Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account administered by the Commission pursuant to Section 208.3 of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act. “Immediate family” has the meaning provided by Rule 257:1-1-2 of the Rules of the Ethics Commission, Chapter 62 App. of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes. Additional Job Description **Lead Staff position in the process of establishing program standards and forms for all Revised and/or New Rules implemented for Chapter 75 Oklahoma Bred. Establish tracking, forms and new process procedures for recipient mares and donor mares to ensure integrity in the Oklahoma Bred Program. In addition to reviewing and modernizing the existing process to ensure growth of the program. Working directly with the Breed Groups to market Oklahoma Bred. Present at all breed sales to promote Oklahoma Bred Registration and to assist in the process of paperwork for sales, and transfers in addition to new foal registration. Recipient mares and donor mares- establish tracking, forms, and new process procedures to ensure integrity in the Oklahoma Bred Program. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'. Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001 Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.