Position:                     Tribal Gaming Agent
Division:                     Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agency
Supervisor:                 TGA Supervisor
Classification:             Regulatory
Salary Range:              $14 - $17 per hour
Hours:                         Full-time, Rotating

Opens: 7/1/2008
Closes: 7/11/2008

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General Description:

The Line Agent position’s primary function is to assist in the ensuring that the Tribe’s gaming operation is in compliance with the Federal, State and Tribal laws, regulations, controls and policies. This position will also provide assistance reviewing and developing and enforcing regulations, controls, policies and standards in the gaming operation to ensure the protection of tribal assets in addition to daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual property revenue and compliance audits, to include but not be limited to, Gaming, Finance and Food and Beverage.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1.          Ensures that the tribal gaming operation adheres and complies with required financial and record

            keeping laws, regulations, controls, policies and standards.

2.         Reviews existing and proposed regulations, controls, policies and standards for adherence and compliance with Federal, State and Tribal requirements.

3.         Assist in development, enforcement and drafting of gaming regulations, controls, policies and procedures.

4.         Assist in investigating and documenting variances, shortages and exceptions.

5.         Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures.

6.         Prepare all necessary incident reports.

7.         Conduct various compliance audits within all departments at the property.

8.         Conduct dealer, cashier and supervisor evaluations.

9.         Conducts barring of unwanted patrons.

10.        Maintenance of agency files and regulatory databases, as required.

11.        Places and screens telephone calls and refer to others as appropriate.

12.        Performs random inspections of all gaming equipment.

13.        Works cooperatively and fosters teamwork by helping co-workers with essential functions.

14.        Must maintain a professional and businesslike appearance and manner.

15.        Must maintain the ability to process multiple and diverse tasks.

16.        Must be respectful and sensitive to the values and culture of the Nooksack Indian Tribe.

17.        Must comply with Tribal alcohol and drug policy.

18.        Must be willing to sign and adhere to the Tribal Confidentiality Policy.

19.        Perform other duties assigned by TGA Director and/or Supervisor. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.         Minimum of three years casino experience with an emphasis on Tribal Gaming Regulatory experience OR a Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least two years of auditing experience OR two years of Law Enforcement experience OR ability to meet the years experience requirements with a combination of prior experiences.

2.         Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License and to be insurable.

3.         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

4.         Good physical condition.

5.         Must be willing to work non-traditional schedules to include nights, weekends and holidays.

6.         Must possess high school diploma or equivalency.

7.         Must be able to successfully pass a written report writing test.

8.         Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug testing.

9.         Must pass a pre-employment background screening.

10.        Demonstrated computer skills.

11.        Must be willing to participate in training deemed necessary for the position.

12.        Must be able to obtain and maintain Tribal gaming certification.

13.        Must be sensitive to Tribal and cultural traditions.

14.        Work week may exceed 40 hours.

15.        Must be able to handle difficult work situations with management and staff with diplomacy and in a professional manner at all times.

16.        Must be willing to sign and abide with disclosure and confidentiality agreements. 

Required Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:

1.             Ability to lift and carry upwards of 50 pounds.

2.             Manual dexterity and coordination to operate office equipment including a 10-key adding machine, personal computers, fax machine and photocopiers.

3.             Respond to visual and aural cues.

4.             Read, write, speak and understand English.

5.             Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations with composure.

6.             Must be able to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip from assigned work areas.

7.             Must be able to tolerate areas containing secondary smoke, bright lights and noise.

8.             Must be able to spend extended periods of time walking, standing or sitting.

The Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agency reserves the right to change the position or its description at any time.

The description contained herein reflects general details to describe main functions of the position, level of knowledge and skills typically required responsibilities. This description should not be considered an all-inclusive list of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or to otherwise balance workload.

In occurrence of an applicant who meets the above standards and qualifications and who is an enrolled tribal member of a federally recognized Tribal Government, the Nooksack Gaming Commission will reserve the right to exercise Indian Preference.