DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Arizona Department of Gaming 
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $43,000 – $51,500  

Grade: 19

Closing Date: August 28, 2026

The Arizona Department of Gaming is seeking a Racing Program Project Specialist 2 this position will be responsible for enforcement of Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Racing Commission rules and regulations. The Racing Program Project Specialist 2 plays a central role in managing licensing applications, biometric processing, regulatory documentation, and data entry in accordance with Arizona Racing Commission rules and applicable statutes. This position ensures the accuracy, confidentiality, and timely processing of data related to licensees, fingerprinting, administration, and racing eligibility. The role requires proficiency in data systems, strong attention to detail, and a high level of organization and professionalism in communicating with licensees, stakeholders, and agency personnel.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

● Responsible for enforcement of Arizona Revised Statutes 5-105 (A) and Arizona Racing Commission rules and regulations.
● Follows best practices for intake and processing horse racing's licensure, fingerprints and inputting license data into Racing Database.
● Ensure all license applicants have complete documentation prior to approving a license.
● Assists Stewards and Investigators with background checks and in the field.
● Assist owners, trainers, and breeders in preparing or processing registration certificate, portal fees, fines or corrections.
● Input license fees, generate and balance all fees at the end of each day and deposit all checks. Assist Accounting when balancing deposits and inform them of all fees paid for licenses and fines in a timely manner.
● Assist the Racing, Gaming and Facilities Department with licensing, fingerprinting, off site OTB and LEWO checks, computer data purging, adapt to and respond to urgent needs of the Department promptly, organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet operational deadlines, complete compliance checks and gather and assess information to make informed interpretations necessary for daily Departmental duties.

Knowledge of:

• Licensing methods and data input.
• Lasix information and processes.
• Horse track operations and Racing animal anatomy.
• Racing animal anatomy.
• Current and emerging trends within the horse racing industry.
• Different breeds and racing equipment used in horse racing.
• Adobe Acrobat, G-Suite/Workspace, and Microsoft Office software.

Skills in:

• Identifying horses by registration certificates markings, tattoo, calyx, dimples and other characteristics.
• Proper handling of horse-racing animals.
• Observation and detecting violations of rules and regulations in Paddock area.
• Organizing where priorities to accomplish multitude of activities. Working
• Effective communications (written and oral). Gathering facts, organizing, and comprehending information to make logical interpretations necessary to perform operational duties.

Ability to:

• Work around and touch horses/livestock in enclosed/close quarters.
• Adapt to changing assignments and priorities. Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information.
• Work as a team player within several divisions.
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff and the public.
• Work independently with minimal supervision Be detail oriented.
• Formulate appropriate courses of action and communicate those courses of action to decision making authorities.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Administrative/Clerical experience preferred. Bilingual, a plus.

● Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

● The Arizona Department of Gaming offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
○ Sick leave
○ Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
○ Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
○ Health and dental insurance
○ Retirement plan ○ Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
○ Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at humanresources@azgaming.gov for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format, by contacting Linn Carrasco (623) 955-9061 emailing lcarrasco@azgaming.gov Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation