State Steward - Racing Events Division

Overview

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A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado. The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.

The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work.

This position of Chief Steward (Program Management I) is located in the Division of Racing, Lakewood Office - 1707 Cole Blvd, Suite 300, Lakewood, CO 80401 and will also be required to work as needed at the Division's Arapahoe Park and off‑track facility located at 26000

E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO 80016. This position monitors all activities related to running of a horse race, including proper entry of horses in the races, judging the race itself, inquiries and objections and determining the correct order of finish. Conduct hearings and writes orders for regulatory violations, jockey violations, medication violations and other violations of laws and rules for all licensees.

Approves horse ownerships, transfers, and claims. Works as the State Steward and in conjunction with other Stewards, (HISA) Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority, and (HIWU) Horse racing Integrity & Welfare unit as is subject to the HISA established rules.

• Observes live races to determine facts, responds to concerning questions, complaints, protests, inquiries, and objections.
• Reviews video replay of live horse races with jockeys, horsemen and the public.
• Monitors jockeys during live races for violations incurred during the race.
• Observes the start of each live race for gate malfunctions or any other interference.
• Serves as a member of the Board of Stewards for medication violation hearings and other rule violations.
• Maintain, administer, and grades trainer and assistant trainer exams. Distribute and approve or decline first time exercise rider and pony person forms.
• Signs orders for investigations, citations, and search authorizations.
• Works with fellow Stewards and division staff to schedule administrative hearings and other administrative and/or criminal proceedings when necessary.
• Gather, understand, explain and interpret all necessary paperwork and forms required by HISA, HIWU and Colorado regulations for licensees.
• Work as a liaison for HISA, which may include applying for and assisting on the Internal Adjudication Panel during the Colorado racing off‑season.
• Reviews daily racing program for eligibility, weights, medication, equipment, claiming rules, ownership, workouts, first‑time starters, sex, etc.
• Request biological sample collection and testing for live racing and out of competition testing.
• Provides ongoing analysis, technical expertise, development, and decision‑making relative to processes critical to the operations, programs, and policies of the Division of Racing Events. Researches, analyzes, reports on, and makes recommendations regarding Division‑wide impact and implementation of legislation and rules both in Colorado and federally.
• Review, analyze and make recommendations related to amendments of rules and regulations of the Colorado Racing Division and HISA.
• Draft and make edits to protocols and recommended rule changes as needed.
• Must be accredited through the (ROAP) Racing Officials Accreditation Program.
• Aids in the training temporary staff as well as others in the performance of their duties.

• Must be accredited, or in the process of being accredited with the Racing Official Accreditation Program (ROAP) as it pertains to the Steward Racing Official.
• Applicants must be willing and able to travel in and out of state as required.
• Applicants must be willing to…