State Steward - Racing Events Division

Department Information

Department Information

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.

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non‑residents of Colorado. The department is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture, celebrating diversity and supporting an environment where differences drive innovation.

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

E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO 80016.

Position responsibilities include monitoring all activities related to running horse races, judging races, conducting hearings, writing orders for violations, approving horse ownerships, and working with the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority and other relevant bodies.

• Monitors, judges, and reviews all races
  • Observes live races to determine facts, respond to 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.
  • Observes the start of each live race for gate malfunctions or any other interference.
• Serves as a member of the Board of Stewards for hearings, orders, and licensing
  • Participates in medication violation hearings and other rule violations.
  • Maintains, administers, and grades trainer and assistant trainer exams; distributes and approves or declines 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 related proceedings.
  • Gather, understand, explain, and interpret all necessary paperwork and forms required for licensees.
• Liaison
  • Works as a liaison for HISA, which may include applying for and assisting on the Internal Adjudication Panel during the Colorado racing off‑season.
• Proofs programs for eligibility of horses and orders scratches when necessary
  • Reviews daily racing program for eligibility, weights, medication, equipment, claiming rules, ownership, workouts, first‑time starters, sex, etc.
  • Requests biological sample collection and testing for live racing and out‑of‑competition testing.
• Projects to update policies, procedures, or other action items specific to the Chief Steward position
  • Provides ongoing analysis, technical expertise, development, and decision‑making relative to critical operations, programs, and policies.
  • Researches, analyzes, reports on, and recommends changes regarding Division‑wide impact and implementation of legislation and rules.
  • Reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations regarding amendments of rules and regulations of the Colorado Racing Division and HISA.
  • Drafts and edits protocols and recommended rule changes as needed.
  • Is accredited through the ROAP Racing Officials Accreditation Program.
  • Assists in training temporary staff and others in the performance of their duties.

• Must be accredited, or be 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 work nights, rotating shifts, weekends with on‑call status, and holidays.
• Must possess and maintain a Colorado driver's license (include driver’s license number on application).
• Must be able to perform required physical duties including ascending stairs to a rooftop work location.

• Experience in state racing regulations.
• Extensive experience as a lead worker.
• Proven experience in providing high‑quality customer service.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and…