**Working Title: Licensing Specialist** **Job Class: Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 1 or Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 2** **Agency: Gambling Control Board** + **Job ID** : 83761 + **Location** : Roseville, MN + **Telework Eligible** : Yes. Hybrid. + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers; this position will be posted concurrently for interest bidders for 7 days. + **Date Posted** : 01/30/2025 + **Closing Date** : 02/12/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Gambling Control Board / Gambling Control-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Lawful Gambling Control-Payroll/ Regulation Group 3 + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Rarely. 5% + **LGCR 1 Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually + **LGCR 2 Salary Range:** $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly $54,372 - $79,302 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. This is an opportunity to work for a small agency that helps nonprofit organizations successfully use lawful gambling to raise money for their charitable purposes. The Minnesota Gambling Control Board regulates the $4.5 billion lawful gambling industry ensuring the integrity of charitable gambling operations and the lawful use of charities’ net profits. This position is being posted at both the Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 1 and Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 2 levels and one vacancy will be filled according to the qualifications of the applicant hired. Upon completion of training, this position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule based on business need or work in the office once the training and probationary period has been satisfied. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. In person/office days will be at the Roseville, MN location. This hybrid arrangement will be subject to change based on the agency's operational needs. LGCR 1 This position in the Regulatory Unit performs professional level regulatory analysis, resolution and technical assistance for licensed organizations and their permitted premises where charitable gambling is conducted under the supervision of senior specialists. The duties include performing analysis of organization records and gambling equipment at permitted sites to determine compliance with statute and rule. This position will analyze and evaluate organization record keeping, internal control systems, financial records related to games in play and lawful gambling activity. They will prepare communications regarding permitted premises records inclusive of findings, facts and corrective action recommendations. They will also provide accurate technical assistance so that clients are informed regarding applicable statutes, rules and policies LGCR 2 In addition to the responsibilities listed for the LGCR 1, the LGCR 2 will have increased independence, be a subject matter expert and be more involved with training new employees as well as conducting training in the agency monthly Gambling Manager Seminar. **Minimum Qualifications** To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications for that class level listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the minimum requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. **ex) mm/dd/yy** Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. **Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 1** At least (2) two years work experience with primary responsibilities in the area of accounting, public administration, regulatory compliance, or a closely related regulation field requiring problem solving, accounting, and analytics. Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated on the following: + Ability to compare and analyzing data against agency/company standards. + Ability to apply, interpret, and explain regulations, statutes, rules, policy, and procedures. + Demonstrated ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in written form. **Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 2:** At least (3) three years of experience including the following areas: + Experience in issuing gambling licenses, permits, and authorizations to qualified applicants. + Experience in preparing and presenting training materials to a live audience. + Knowledge of applying, interpreting, and explaining regulations, statutes, rules, policy, and procedures. **Preferred Qualifications** **Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 1** + Knowledge of lawful gambling rules and regulations in the State of Minnesota + Knowledge of public sector regulatory licensing, permits, and authorizations to qualified applicants + Abilitytoapply,interpret andexplainregulations(statutes,rules,policy, andprocedures)tointernal,agencyandnon-regulatory,externalstakeholders + Ability to develop and present training materials and procedures to a variety of in person/classroom groups, up to 1-75+ people. **Lawful Gambling Compliance Regulator 2** + Handles complex or non-routine applications and offers advanced regulatory interpretations. + Develops, leads, and tailors training for larger, more diverse groups, showcasing leadership and expertise. + Provides high-level technical guidance to a broader audience, including agency leadership and external regulators. + Takes on leadership roles, including mentoring staff and driving improvements in regulatory practices. **Physical Requirements** + Ability to physically move throughout the building while performing on-site inspections of the agency’s gambling documents. + Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. + Incompliancewithfederallaw,allpersons hiredwillberequiredtoverifyidentity andeligibilitytoworkintheUnitedStatesandtocomplete therequiredemploymenteligibility verification form upon hire. + Ability to move gambling documents with the ability to lift 20lbs + Maintain vehicle, insurance, class D driver's license and/or a form of reliable transportation. + This position requires an unrestricted Class DDriver’s license with a clear drivingrecord. **Additional Requirements** As part of the hiring process, it is policy of the Gambling Control Board that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) + Criminal History Check + Employment reference/records check + Driver’s license verification The Minnesota Gambling Control Board will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.