Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Field Investigator in Chester, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4346185 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-74044 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JANUARY 18, 2023 TO JANUARY 27, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of the thrilling horse racing industry? The Chester Downs Racetrack is currently in need of a reliable individual to offer investigative and organizational assistance. If you are interested in joining our team, the Bureau of Standardbred Horse Racing, under the Department of Agriculture, welcomes your application today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Field Investigator at Chester Downs Racetrack, your main role will be to handle the administration and issuance of occupational and participational licenses. This will involve conducting thorough research on licensees' identities, reviewing license applications for accuracy and completeness, examining license classifications, collecting necessary fees, and investigating the criminal history of applicants to determine their eligibility for a license.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with 30-minute lunch This position is vendor controlled; race dates and times are subject to change based on the vendor's needs. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Three years of experience in public contact work, including two years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement work; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AI S or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.