Gaming Project Specialist

SUMMARY: 

Supports the Director Gaming Maintenance and the initiatives of the Gaming Department by utilizing CAD software organizational and analytical skills.  Works to enhance the overall gaming product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Maintains and distributes complete and accurate casino layout drawings
• Works and assists where necessary with the Gaming Database Coordinator to create, input and address any Electronic Gaming Devices related issues
• Is familiar with all state and/or tribal gaming regulations
• Conducts on-site gaming audits
• Establishes organization of file storage on network 
• Produces scale drawings of proposed or planned slot/table games relocations.
• Conducts on-site slot machine performance reviews with slot department management on a periodic basis
• Suggests possible adjustments to the slot machine layout, model mix, denomination mix, and hold percentages, based on report analysis, personal observation, and/or property suggestion
• Researches new gaming equipment
• Assists in property operational and procedural development
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of all processes, testing, software, and hardware setups of various equipment including, but not limited to, pallet jack, forklift, and sign/engraving machines.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

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 required with at least two years slot experience or four years experience in related professional office environment.  

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/attributes:

• Strong typing skills
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel, CAD; ability to learn additional computer applications
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail essential
• Ability to communicate in detail with associates at the property level
• Ability to organize and file data for future review and updating

This position requires a Level 2 Gaming License.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.  

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met   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, it is regularly required to talk or hear.  It is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.   Occasionally, it is required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and rarely 100 lbs. The employee may occasionally be required to climb a twelve (12) foot ladder.  May occasionally push, pull, and maneuver gaming devices, up to 100 pounds, for the purpose of installation, repair or maintenance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate 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 office work environment is usually moderate.  The noise level on the casino floor is usually loud.  

Occasional travel between FW properties required.