What are the responsibilities and job description for the Racing Inspector position at RACING OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM?
Opportunities for Racing Inspectors are currently available at the following racetrack
location(s):
Tioga Downs
2384 W River Road
Nichols, NY 13812
Positions Available: 3
Appointment Type: Temporary
Employment Type: Per Diem
Salary: $147.06, per day (2025 CSEA Contract Rate)
Bargaining Unit: CSEA – Civil Service Employee Association
Work Schedule: Friday & Saturday (Evenings), Sunday (Afternoons)
The position is assigned to the Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering and
reports to the Presiding Judge at Tioga Downs:
- Observes operations at horse racing tracks to identify administrative and security
- Collects blood and urine tags and samples;
- Verify identification of horses by microchip scan;
- Accompanies horses from the track to the test barn for sample collection;
- Ensures sample containers are identified and sealed against tampering, and
- Ensures horse attendants sign test cards, and maintain daily activity books;
- Tests jockeys with breathalyzers;
- Reports evidence of faulty or inefficient track operations, regulatory violations, and
- Testifies at administrative hearings regarding suspensions, revocations, and other
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to physically perform assigned duties, and ability to follow directions.
Desired skills and needs:
Must be good with horses and be able to physically work in a closed stall, paddock area
and outside environment.
Must be able to work one and a half hours before post time.
New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Appointment to this position in State government requires candidates to undergo
an investigative screening. This includes a thorough character investigation, a
Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Record History Check including fingerprinting.
The Commission will pay the fee for fingerprinting. All convictions must be disclosed.
Depending on the nature of the job, the criminal convictions discovered, or any falsified
or omitted information revealed, the investigative findings may bar appointment or result
in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merits, consistent
with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws.
Reference Checks and Verification of Credentials: It is the Commission policy to
verify credentials, education, and work experience for the position for which you are
being considered. We will also conduct reference checks.
Prior Employment Restrictions: The law that established the Commission (Section
107 of New York’s Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any
person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three
years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any
corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.
Prohibition Against Playing and Wagering: Commission employees and family
members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or
claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any
horseracing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable
gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the
State. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission
employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in
any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles,
whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the
Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting
with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the
employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties.
Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be
perceived to interfere with their job duties.
Outside Activities and Employment: It is the obligation of every employee of the NYS
Gaming Commission to pursue a course of conduct that will not cause public concern as
to whether such employee is engaged in activities in conflict with the public trust. It is
vital that even the appearance of a conflict of interest be avoided in view of the critical
nature of the Commission's responsibilities. In addition, employees should not use
Gaming Commission equipment or supplies, or Gaming Commission time to pursue or
engage in any such activities. All outside employment and volunteer activities must be
approved by the Gaming Commission.
Officers and Employees subject to Public Officers Law Section 73. They apply to parttime and seasonal employees and apply equally regardless of the duration of
employment while with New York State. For the two-year period immediately following
separation from State service, former State Officers and Employees are prohibited from:
- Appearing or practicing, regardless of compensation, before their former agency,
- Receiving compensation on behalf of a client in relation to a matter before their
State Officers and Employees may also be subject to a “reverse two-year bar” that
requires State officers and employees to recuse themselves from matters involving their
former private sector employers for two years after entering State service.
The “lifetime bar” prohibits a former State Officer or Employee from providing services,
regardless of compensation, and from rendering services for compensation, in relation to
any case, proceeding, application or transaction with respect to which the former
employee was directly concerned and in which he or she personally participated or
which was under his or her active consideration while in State service.
If interested, please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to:
Attention: Human Resources
Email: HRrecruitment@gaming.ny.gov
or
Fax: (518) 388-3368
Contact Information
Salary : $147
