NOTICES
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
Classification System
[37 Pa.B. 1565]
[Saturday, April 7, 2007]The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, under 4 Pa.C.S. § 1202(a)(4) and (5) (relating to general and specific powers), is required to establish a system of classification of its employees and to publish its employee classification system in the Pennsylvania Bulletin.
At Board's March 15, 2007, public meeting, the Board adopted the following employee classification system.
THOMAS A. DECKER,
Chairperson
PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEMExecutive Offices
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
BUDGET MANAGER
BUDGET ANALYST
DIRECTOR OF COMPULSIVE GAMING
ENFORCEMENT
DIRECTOR FOR THE OFFICE OF
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS
BOARD SECRETARY
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANTOffice of Chief Counsel
CHIEF COUNSEL
DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL
DIRECTOR OF RACETRACK GAMING
GAMING OPERATIONS LIASON
DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY REVIEW
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY REVIEW
SENIOR COUNSEL
ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL 3
ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL 2
ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL 1
LAW CLERK
PARALEGAL
LEGAL INTERN
SENIOR HEARING OFFICER
HEARING OFFICER
CLERK TO THE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND
APPEALSBureau of Administration
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
PERSONNEL AND PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST
HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
SPECIALIST
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
TRAVEL SPECIALISTBureau of Corporate Compliance and Internal
ControlsDIRECTOR OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
BUREAU OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE AND
INTERNAL CONTROLS MANAGER
COMPLIANCE EXAMINERBureau of Investigations and Enforcement
DIRECTOR OF INVESTIGATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR ENFORCEMENT
CASINO ENFORCEMENT AGENT
INTERNAL CONTROL EXAMINER I
INTERNAL CONTROL EXAMINER II
CHIEF ENFORCEMENT COUNSEL
DEPUTY CHIEF ENFORCEMENT COUNSEL
ASSISTANT ENFORCEMENT COUNSEL
DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR INVESTIGATIONS
INVESTIGATIVE INTAKE MANAGER
REGIONAL DIRECTOR IN THE BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT
INVESTIGATOR SUPERVISOR
INVESTIGATOR
INVESTIGATIVE ANALYSTBureau of Gaming Laboratory Operations
DIRECTOR OF GAMING LABORATORY
OPERATIONS
GAMING LABORATORY MANAGER
ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
STATISTICIAN
GAMING LABORATORY TRAINEEBureau of Licensing
DIRECTOR OF LICENSING
LICENSING MANAGER
LICENSING ANALYST
LICENSING TECHNICIANAdministrative Staff
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
CLERICAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTPay Ranges
Executive Offices
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Class Summary:
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for planning, directing, executing, and coordinating all activities relating to the regulation of gaming in Pennsylvania. Work involves assuming the leadership in the development and direction of the operations of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The Executive Director is also responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other state agencies and legislative bodies. In addition, the Executive Director is responsible for developing procedures for the day to day administration and management of the agency to achieve stated objectives and priorities.
This position reports to the Board which oversees the agency's operations. Work is performed with a high degree of independent judgment within the framework of policies and regulations established by the Board and Act 71, as amended.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Coordinates Board activities and requirements with the staff, legal counsel and representatives of the industry; receives, processes, and formulates responses for documents filed for action before the Board, such as, disciplinary complaints, emergency orders, work permit appeals, and amendment or repeal of regulations;
Attends and participates in all Board meetings; formulates correspondence to all gaming license applicants, licensees, and other concerned parties reflecting the official action by the Board and formulates a disposition of action taken for dissemination to law enforcement agencies;
Directs the general content and emphasis of policy recommendations for the Board.
Directs the preparation of and reviews drafts of proposed rules, policies, and regulations.
Speaks to interested individuals, groups and the public to explain organizational goals and engender support for the programs of the Board.
Performs the full range of supervisory duties.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Ten years of related gaming experience and; eight years of supervisory experience; and a professional degree;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7009
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: NA
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Class Summary:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing and directing all activities within the Office of Financial Management. The CFO is responsible for developing and managing the agency's annual budget and to supervise Budget Managers, Budget Analysts, and administrative staff.
The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the Executive Director.
Examples of Work Performed but Are Not Limited To:
Plans and directs the work of budget analysts in reviewing and analyzing the operations and fiscal needs of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB); reviews, appraises and adjusts budget requests; correlates budget needs with fiscal conditions, and the relative need for funds among bureaus and functions.
Supervises the administration of departmental budgets; authorizes transfers of funds; makes recommendations concerning personnel staffing and other matters resulting from altered fiscal conditions.
Confers with fiscal and operating officials on budgetary problems; works out policy changes and adjusts budgetary requirements.
Provides technical staff services to agency officials in the preparation of budgets.
Develops instructions for the preparation, analysis, and control of the agency budget.
Attends budget hearings; directs the review and analysis of appropriation bills, the maintenance of historical cost data, and the preparation of charts, graphs, and reports in relation to the agency budget.
Supervises a staff of professional and support personnel within the Office of Financial Management.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in technical budget administration work, including three years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7041
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: K
BUDGET MANAGER Class Summary:
The Budget Manager is responsible for assisting in directing activities of the financial office of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Work involves the development of standards and procedures for the formulation and analysis of budgetary documents within policy limits. Work includes contacts with fiscal and operating officials to coordinate the implementation of solutions to budgetary problems. Employees collaborate with accounting, management analysis, and personnel staff units in seeking and instituting ways of effecting greater economy and efficiency of operation, and in rendering advice to operating officials on administrative and staffing problems. Supervision is exercised over a staff of budget analysts and clerical employees.
The Budget Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
Examples of Work Include but Are Not Limited To:
Assists in directing the activities of the activities of the financial office of the PGCB.
Responsible for the examination of the PGCB budget requests and the preparation of budget documents.
Reviews reports and recommendations on the PGCB budget requests and budget revisions, and indicates tentative approval or disapproval based on established administrative and legislative policies and practices; submits findings and recommendations to a superior.
Establishes work schedules and directs the compilation of data relative to the details of organization and costs, and utilizes such information in budget preparation and administration.
Supervises and participates in the maintenance of historical cost data; directs the preparation and assembly of charts, graphs, and reports for use in budget hearings.
Provides advisory service to agency officials on management and budgetary problems of unusual difficulty.
Develops instructions for the preparation, analysis, and control of the PGCB budget.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in technical budget administration work, including two years of experience in an administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7049
Unemployment Compensation Coverage: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: G
BUDGET ANALYST Class Summary:
A Budget Analyst is responsible for compiling and analyzing budgetary information. Work involves contacts with fiscal and operating officials to obtain information or to explain well established policies, procedures, principles, and precedents. Employees are expected to carry out work assignments within established procedures and precedents, and work is checked occasionally during process by supervisor for conformance with established procedures and precedents.
A Budget Analyst reports to a Budget Manager or directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Examples of Work Include but Are Not Limited To:
Examines budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
Examines requests for budget revisions; recommends approval or denial; drafts correspondence to explain why budget revisions are being altered or denied.
Analyzes monthly Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) budgeting and accounting reports for the purpose of maintaining expenditure controls.
Provides technical assistance to agency officials in the preparation and management of PGCB budgets.
Assembles fiscal and statistical data for use in budgetary evaluations, and maintains files of budgetary information.
Prepares account reconciliations for the purpose of balance budgetary accounts maintained in SAP and Agency databases.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
One year of experience in technical budget administration work; and a bachelor's degree;
Or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7042
Unemployment Compensation Coverage: Yes
Compensatory Time Eligibility: Yes
Pay Range: D
DIRECTOR OF COMPULSIVE GAMING ENFORCEMENT Class Summary:
The Director of Compulsive Gaming Enforcement serves as the head of the Office of Compulsive Gaming Enforcement and will be the agency's chief administrator of all programs designed to prevent and treat compulsive gaming in the Commonwealth, in compliance with the Pennsylvania Race Horse and Development Act (Act 71), 4 Pa.Cons.Stat. §§ 1101--1904, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
The Director of Compulsive Gaming Enforcement reports directly to the Executive Director.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Reviews the compulsive gaming programs of all entities that have submitted slot machine applications with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) or have been granted licensure with the PGCB, to ensure that the applicant/licensee:
* Has made responsible gaming an integral part of its daily operations.
* Is in full compliance with 58 Pa. Code § 503 (relating to Self Exclusion) and 58 Pa. Code § 511 (relating to Persons Required to be Excluded).
Maintains contact with management of each licensee on a regular basis to ensure that they are properly implementing compulsive gaming programs and are acting in full compliance with the American Gaming Association's Responsible Gaming Code of Conduct.
Collaborates with the Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement and licensed gaming facilities to ensure the maintenance of Self Exclusion and Excluded Persons lists, in compliance with 58 Pa. Code §§ 503, 511.
Collaborates with the Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Council on Problem Gambling to implement the provisions of 4 Pa.Cons.Stat. § 1509 (relating to Compulsive and Problem Gambling Program).
Ensures that all licensed gaming facilities provide notice of the availability of assistance to compulsive gamblers, in compliance with 4 Pa.Cons.Stat. § 1509 (C).
Maintains an understanding of the addiction of pathological gambling and related studies.
Oversees funding for Compulsive and Problem Gambling Programs.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Bachelor's degree and a Professional degree required;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
U CODE: U7074
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: J
DIRECTOR FOR THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Class Summary:
The Director for the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) directs and controls the overall performance of OPR in the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). The OPR is responsible for all background investigations for prospective employees and for other investigations as directed by the Executive Director. This position provides overall command, administration and direction to investigators and support staff within OPR.
Work includes administration, control, direction, inspection, planning, organization and supervision of staff within OPR. Work requires coordination with the Board, Executive Director, Office of Chief Counsel, and Director of Administration as well as interaction with other Directors and Managers of other bureaus within the PGCB. Supervision is received from the Executive Director.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Supervises employees of the Office of Professional Responsibility.
Assigns investigations and monitor day to day tasks.
Manages employee records and regulatory compliance as appropriate.
Completes and files all required reports.
Serves as agency liaison with other governmental agencies during background investigations.
Attends meetings of the Board as requested.
Keeps the Executive Director and Chief Counsel informed as to the operation of the Office of Professional Responsibility.
Administer OPR's employee leave, benefits, and reports programs.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Minimum 10 years law enforcement experience or gaming enforcement experience with progressive supervisory and management responsibilities;
Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, or business related field;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7020
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: H
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Class Summary:
This is professional public relations work directing the communications, media relations, public information and education, and external community relations functions in the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
The Director of Communications is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the internal and external communications including public information, external liaison, and promotional functions of the public relations program in the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Work involves directing the preparation and transmittal, through all communications and public relations media, of information concerning the programs, services, policies, and accomplishments of the Board. Work also involves providing advisory and consultative services to the Executive Director and agency officials. In addition the employee directs, and may participate in, the writing of speeches and other public presentations for the Executive Director and other officials. The Director of Communications supervises a professional and technical staff engaged in public informational and educational activities. Work is under the general direction of the Executive Director, who evaluates work for timeliness, responsiveness and effectiveness of results.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the agency public relations program, including communications, public information, external liaison, and promotional functions within the PGCB.
Serves as media consultant and principal advisor to the Executive Director on communications and public relations matters, including the public relations implications of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's programs and policies.
Directs and may participate in writing of speeches for the Executive Director or other top Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board officials; reviews and edits speeches, and other material to be used by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board officials in contact with the public.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with departmental officials and serves in a liaison capacity between bureaus and between the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, along with groups, organizations, and individuals in communications, public relations, and public education matters.
Directs the preparation of correspondence dealing directly with communications, public relations, and public education matters.
Analyzes and evaluates the public relations impact of proposed or existing the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board programs and policies and provides input to the Executive Director and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board officials in the formulations or modification of programs of policies indicated by such analyses.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Six years of professional experience in the field of communications or public relations, including three years in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in public relations, communications, political or social science, or closely related fields;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7004
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: H
DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS Class Summary:
This is professional public relations work supporting the media relations and public information functions in the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
The Director of Media Relations provides support for planning, organizing, and directing media relations in the PGCB. Work involves directing and participating in the preparation and transmittal to the media of policies and accomplishments of the PGCB. Work also involves providing advisory and consultative services to the Executive Director and agency officials as their official spokesperson as well as representing the PGCB as official spokesperson. Employee may supervise a small professional, technical, and clerical staff. Work is under the general direction of the Executive Director, who evaluates work timeliness, responsiveness, and effectiveness of results.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the PGCB media relations and public information.
Helps direct the work of a professional and technical staff in arranging and scheduling interviews between the PGCB personnel and the news medial and in selecting and preparing a variety of informational material to be presented through a diversity of media.
Prepares or directs the preparation of news releases, television, radio, and film scripts; brochures, pamphlets, reports, publications, and similar written and graphic public information and promotional material.
Writes, or directs the writing of news releases, television and radio scripts, and other material to be uses by the PGCB officials.
Makes speeches and otherwise serves as spokesperson for the PGCB on request of the Executive Director.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the PGCB officials and serves in a liaison capacity between the PGCB and the media in communications matters.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Four years of professional experience in the field of communications, including three years in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in communications, public relations, English communications, political or social science, or a closely related field;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7088
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: H
BOARD SECRETARY Class Summary:
The Board Secretary assists the Board members and the Executive Director to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Board. Responsibilities include coordinating the preparations for bimonthly Board meetings, finalizing the meeting agenda, coordinating the Board schedule and keeping the agency staff informed of the Board's activities. This is administrative and professional work supporting the executives within the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
The Board Secretary reports directly to the Executive Director.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Sets the agenda for public meetings, hearings and executive sessions in conjunction with members of the Board, the Executive Director and bureau directors.
Prepares minutes for public meetings, maintain the Board's official minute books and distribute copies as required by the Act.
Signs official Board documents as appropriate and affix the agency seal.
Maintains an efficient document management system for official Board actions, including orders, resolution and motions.
Completes special projects as requested by Board members or the Executive Director.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
A Bachelor's degree in public administration, communications or a similar course of study and two years of relevant work experience;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7037
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: H
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON Class Summary:
This is professional liaison and legislative analysis work in facilitating the review and advocacy of legislative initiatives for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
A Legislative Liaison is responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating and integrated program of legislation review, legislation development, and legislative information and advocacy in cooperation and consultation with the Board. Work involves the gathering and analysis of program and legislative data; coordinating the development of proposed legislation; providing information to the General Assembly on proposed legislation and recommending legislative strategies to the Executive Director and members of the Board. Work also involves representing the agency at legislative committee meetings and hearings. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Director who evaluates the work for effectiveness and adherence to agency goals.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Plans, organizes and coordinates a legislative analysis and liaison program.
Advises the Executive Director of state and federal legislative issues which affect agency programs, and develops agency legislative initiatives to attain goals and objectives.
Analyzes the impacts of proposed legislation on agency programs and goals, and recommends advocacy strategies or alternatives for the consideration of top management in cooperation and consultation with the Board.
Provides information and liaison between the agency and the General Assembly to explain agency goals and initiatives, including the development of position papers and representing the agency at legislative committee meetings and hearings.
Confers with Executive Staff, special interest groups, other state agencies, and local government officials to discuss legislative initiatives and coordinate support activities.
Researches and directs the research of issues affecting agency operations which require legislative mandate for implementation.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Three years of professional governmental experience which included at least two years of work in legislative or policy analysis; and a bachelor's degree;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7036
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: H
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT Class Summary:
This is technical work assisting in the analysis and evaluation of legislation having fiscal, program or legal implications on the functions of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).
A Legislative Assistant functions as a staff assistant to the agency Legislative Liaison and Legislative Specialists through the analysis of data, statistical program research, interviews of program managers, and summaries of comments from interest groups, publications and officials of other states and the Federal Government. Work involves interpreting the cost and program implication of legislation, assisting in drafting bills, conducting and assisting in the conduct of statistical and program effectiveness studies, and assisting the agency Legislative Liaison in communicating information and agency comments to members of the Legislature and their staffs. Work includes the review, compilation, and evaluation of legislative comments from program and administrative personnel. Work is distinguished from the Legislative Specialist classes by the supervision received during the conduct of studies, the technical direction provided by the Legislative Liaison, and the limited interpretation of study data and conclusions. Work is reviewed by the Legislative Liaison through conferences and reports for soundness of study methodology, effective writing, and comprehensive coverage of the issue.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Performs legislative liaison work as a staff assistant to the Legislative Liaison on legislation having fiscal, program or legal implications on the functions of the PGCB.
Analyzes and reports on proposed and enacted legislation with fiscal, program or legal effects to determine legislative intent, consistency, impact on existing functions, estimated cost, and predicted future legislative action.
Assists in drafting bills for the PGCB.
Maintains controls on legislation, as directed by the agency Legislative Liaison, through close observation of the Legislative Calendar and meetings with members of the House and Senate, and their staffs.
Maintains close contact with the House and Senate to ascertain the status of legislation, to answer questions from the legislative committees on proposed legislation and to answer questions from the legislature on the fiscal, program and legal implications of bills.
Reviews comments from PGCB program and administrative personnel and writes reports and draft position papers for the signature of the Legislative Liaison.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
One year of professional governmental experience, including one year of work directly related to legislative analysis,
Or a bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, business administration or a related field.
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7060
Unemployment Compensation Covered: Yes
Compensatory Time Eligibility: Yes
Pay Range: D
Office of Chief Counsel
CHIEF COUNSEL Class Summary:
The Chief Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Board and Executive Director. Responsibilities include overseeing and supervising the legal staff and the performance of all legal functions for, and on behalf of, the Board.
The Chief Counsel reports directly to the Executive Director.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Provides overall direction and guidance to subordinate attorneys.
Supervises the work of attorneys and other staff in the Office of Chief Counsel.
Responsible for drafting formal opinions.
Renders opinions to directors, bureau chiefs and management utilized in interpreting and applying applicable laws and regulations.
Reviews proposed legislation, regulations and policies pertaining to gaming in the Commonwealth and other jurisdictions.
Reviews and responds to licensees regarding applicable laws, regulations and policy considerations.
Participates in the initiation and development of new and revised departmental policies and procedures.
Provides advice on complex labor and employment law issues.
Responsible for the provision of legal support staff to the Bureau of Licensing, Bureau of Corporate Compliance and Internal Controls and the Director of Administration.
Participates in staff conferences held by the Board or the Executive Director.
Supervises and coordinates the preparation of briefs and other activities incidental to litigation and court work.
Examines and analyzes contracts, leases, bonds, and claims in order to determine legal sufficiency.
Responsible for designing and implementing strategies which maximize employee potential and fosters progressive standards in meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals.
Serves on the agency's Personnel Committee
Serves as the agency's Ethics Officer.
Performs related work as required.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Graduation from an accredited school of law, admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and eight years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7029
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: L
DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL Class Summary:
This is supervisory professional and administrative legal work of the highest degree of professional and administrative responsibility.
A Deputy Chief Counsel performs functions and duties characterized by significant legal problems, which are particularly specialized and unusually difficult, and are of paramount interest to the Chief Counsel. This class may also be used for positions which direct the legal program within a regional office, where unusually difficult and complex legal problems may arise. Supervision is exercised through supervising attorneys and includes assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving complaints and grievances, interpreting labor agreements, and assuring staff development. Work is performed with wide latitude for independent judgment, and is subject to the general supervision of the Chief Counsel. Analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, such as in briefs, opinions, orders, or decisions.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Analyzing legal documents and instruments.
Drafting legal instruments and proposed legislation.
Plan and coordinate an extensive program of preparation for and conduct of litigation.
Deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative local government and court officials, and with the general public.
Plan, assign, and review the work of subordinate attorneys and clerical employees.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Six years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work, with experience at the highest degree of professional and administrative responsibility and difficulty, and/or a combination of other relevant professional experience, graduation from an accredited school of law, and possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania;
U CODE: U7008
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: J
DIRECTOR OF RACETRACK GAMING Class Summary:
The Director of Racetrack Gaming is responsible for coordinating the overall development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to accomplish the intent of Act 71 as it relates to racetrack gaming. The employee is the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's (PGCB) liaison to the Pennsylvania State Harness Racing Commission and the Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission. The employee works closely with representatives of the horsemen's organization at each licensed racing facility. The employee works in conjunction with other PGCB Directors and the Office of Chief Counsel to ensure that Category 1 licensees demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board, a plan for use of backside maintenance and improvements to racetracks. The employee is also responsible for implementation and monitoring of each licensed racetrack's plan for distribution of funds from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Monitoring the management of the portion of gross profits from Pennsylvania slot machine earnings earmarked for use by horsemen for health insurance, pensions and other benefits.
Monitoring background checks to determine the suitability of those responsible for handling the horsemens' funds.
Monitoring the backside improvements of new racetracks and related areas of the facilities for compliance with the statutory scheme of Act 71.
Working with the Department of Revenue to establish and maintain an appropriate process for the transfer of funds for purses.
Ability to convey analysis and information orally through negotiations, briefings, consultations and other presentations.
Excellent writing skills and ability to compile data for inclusion in suitability reports.
Analyzing legal documents and instruments.
Excellent case management skills.
Ability to effectively present issues and matters to the Board, other agencies and outside entities.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the development of racetrack gaming, with experience at the highest degree of professional and administrative responsibility and difficulty and/or a combination of other relevant professional experience. Graduate degree or a law degree from an accredited school of law;
Or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
U CODE: U7052
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: J
GAMING OPERATIONS LIAISON Class Summary:
The Gaming Operations Liaison acts as a liaison between slot machine license applicants and/or licensees and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on issues related to slot machine operations including, but not limited to, security, surveillance, slot facility design and accounting and internal controls. Primary focus is to communicate to slot machine license applicants and/or licensees the Board's expectations with regard to statutory and regulatory requirements and to facilitate compliance therewith. This is a position which requires a significant level of gaming operations experience and the ability to function independently. Direction is sought or received from the Deputy Chief Counsel for Gaming Operations on legal or operational issues of unusual complexity, sensitivity or importance.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Regular contact with management for each applicant or licensee to ascertain the operational status of each proposed or existing slot facility and its compliance with Act 71 and all applicable regulatory and technical requirements.
Tracking of all prerequisites to the commencement of actual slot operations pursuant to Chapter 467, Commencement of Slot Operations.
Review and evaluation of submissions related to security & surveillance minimum staffing, emergency & evacuation procedures, contingency plans for surveillance and security system malfunctions and shutdowns, surveillance camera system specifications and configurations, money movement routes, slot cash storage box pick-up routes and alarm, key control and access systems.
Review and evaluate proposed gaming floor plans including, but not limited to, cashiers' cage, count room and armored car bay layouts, slot machine configurations, surveillance and security zones and on-site Board office requirements.
Consult with Bureau of Investigations and Enforcement (BIE), the Bureau of Corporate Compliance and Internal Controls (BCCCIC) and other PGCB bureaus on operational issues.
Liaison with Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) to ensure effective exchange of information and harmonious working relationship.
Develop and coordinate PGCB training requests with regard to operating procedures. Develop, coordinate and implement on-site, pre-opening compliance inspection procedures and checklists.
Develop, train and supervise pre-opening evaluations teams.
Coordinate security, surveillance and facility issues with counterparts at Horse and Harness Commissions.
Regular reporting of status information to the Deputy Chief Counsel for Gaming Operations.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
10 years experience in gaming operations in a supervisory capacity or as a consultant with emphasis on security, surveillance, facility design and internal controls. Working knowledge of Pennsylvania statutory and regulatory requirements and gaming industry best practices; and
BA/BS from an accredited college or university.
Or an equivalent combination of education and training.
U CODE: U7069
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: G
DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY REVIEW Class Summary:
This is a supervisory professional position that encompasses the highest degree of professional and administrative responsibility related to the development and promulgation of the Board's regulations.
The Director of Regulatory Review is responsible for coordinating the overall development of policies and regulations designed to implement the provisions and intent of Act 71 and the promulgation of regulations consistent with the requirements of the Commonwealth Documents Law and the Regulatory Review Act. This involves working closely with agency staff, the Legislative Reference Bureau, the House and Senate Standing Committees and the Independent Regulatory Review Commission.
This position is also responsible for the supervision of the Deputy Director of Regulatory Review and the Administrative Assistant including assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving complaints and grievances, interpreting labor agreements and facilitating staff development.
Work is performed with wide latitude for independent judgment, and is subject to the general supervision of the Chief Counsel.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Analyzes, develops and organizes regulatory issues.
Presents regulatory issues orally and in writing to develop policies or regulations to implement the Board's regulatory responsibilities under Act 71.
Develops and analyzes competing regulatory options.
Analyzes and writes regulations.
Presents issues and matters to the Board, other agencies and outside entities.
Plans and coordinates the development and promulgation of Board policies and regulations.
Deals tactfully and effectively with Board staff, legislative staff, staff of other agencies, applicants and licensees, and members of the general public.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the development of public policy at least three of which involve development of regulations; and
A graduate degree in public policy, public administration or similar area or a law degree from an accredited school of law;
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
U CODE: U7053
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: J
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY REVIEW Class Summary:
This is a professional position that involves the development, drafting, editing and promulgation of the Board's regulations. This position works closely with and reports to the Director of Regulatory Review in the Office of Chief Counsel. The employee will also be required to report to and receive work assignments from the Chief Counsel.
The Deputy Director of Regulatory Review is responsible for the development of policies and drafting regulations designed to implement the provisions and intent of Act 71 and the promulgation of regulations consistent with the requirements of the Commonwealth Documents Law and the Regulatory Review Act. This involves working closely with the other Directors and staff in other Board bureaus, the Legislative Reference Bureau, the House and Senate Standing Committees and the Independent Regulatory Review Commission.
This position is also responsible for the direction of and providing guidance to the Administrative Assistant including assigning work, reviewing work, responding to inquiries and troubleshooting.
Work is performed with wide latitude for independent judgment and the employee is expected to respond to assignments with promptness, efficiency and a thorough examination of all issues.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Analyzes, develops and organizes regulatory issues.
Present regulatory issues orally and in writing to develop policies or regulations to implement the Board's regulatory responsibilities under Act 71.
Develops and Analyzes competing regulatory options.
Presents issues and matters to the Board, other agencies and outside entities.
Responds to and effectively communicate with Board staff, legislative staff, staff of other agencies, applicants and licensees, and members of the general public.
Analyzes case law and case law developments relevant to the development of regulations both at the State and Federal level.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Two years of legal experience or experience in the development of public policy.
Graduate degree in public policy, public administration or similar area or a law degree from an accredited school of law;
Or an equivalent combination of education and training.
U CODE: U7056
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: H
SENIOR COUNSEL Class Summary:
This is highly responsible and difficult, non-supervisory, professional legal work.
A Senior Counsel must demonstrate mastery of one or more areas of the law, which are vital to the achievement of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's (PGCB) mission, and must regularly handle the most complex, difficult and novel legal issues for the Board. These legal problems are also characterized by their sensitivity and require innovative and creative ways to resolve them. Employees in this class are recognized by the Board members, the Executive Director, and the Chief Counsel as outstanding practitioners and experts in one or more areas of the law, and are consulted for their opinions on the most difficult and challenging legal problems facing the PGCB. Work is performed with the utmost independence, and general supervision is received from the Chief Counsel or a Deputy Chief Counsel. Positions allocated to this class differ from those allocated to the Attorney III class in the heightened complexity of legal work involved and the very minimal amount of guidance received.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents concerned in difficult and complex cases and in presenting such material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, such as in briefs, opinions, orders, or decisions.
Drafting legal instruments and proposed legislation.
Handle the most difficult and novel legal problems facing the PGCB in creative and innovative ways.
Deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local governmental officials, employees, court officials, and with the general public.
Plan, assign, and review the work of subordinate attorneys and clerical employees.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Five years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, with some experience in legal work of the highest degree of professional responsibility, graduation from an accredited school of law, and possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
U CODE: U7044
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: I
ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL 3 Class Summary:
This is responsible non-supervisory professional legal work. An Assistant Chief Counsel 3 performs professional legal work, which ranges from moderately difficult to complex. Work involves personal responsibility and accountability for difficult and important legal matters within the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). Employees function independently, and work is subject to general supervision. Legal advice is sought or received from higher level attorneys on legal issues of unusual complexity, sensitivity, or importance. Positions allocated to this class differ from those allocated to the Assistant Chief Counsel 2 class in the higher complexity of legal work involved and the minimal amount of guidance received.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents concerned in difficult and complex matters and in presenting such material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentations, such as in briefs, opinions, orders, or decisions.
Analyzing legal documents and instruments.
Drafting proposed legislation.
Deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local government officials, employees, court officials, and with the general public.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Three years of progressively responsible professional legal experience, with some experience in highly responsible and complex professional legal work, graduation from an accredited school of law, and possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
U CODE: U7065
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: H
ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL 2 Class Summary:
This is responsible non-supervisory professional legal work. The Assistant Chief Counsel 2 is responsible for performing legal work at the full professional performance level, often within a specific field of law. A wide variety of legal work is performed, which includes research, drafting opinions and pleadings, performing legal regulatory work, and/or representing the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) in courts of law. Difficulty of legal problems encountered range from routine to moderately difficult. Positions allocated to this class differ from those allocated to the Assistant Chief Counsel 1 class in the increased complexity of legal work involved and the decreased amount of guidance received.
Examples of Work May Include but Are Not Limited To:
Legal research preliminary to the rendering of decisions affecting the PGCB operations, the preparation of documents, or the preparation of cases for trial is done independently, but subject to general supervision by a higher level attorney based on the difficulty of the legal problems encountered.
Analyze and organize facts, evidence, and precedents inherent in moderately complex cases and to present such materials in opinions, orders, or decisions.
Analyze legal documents and instruments.
Deal tactfully and effectively with state administrative officials, local government officials, employees, court officials, and the general public.
Draft legal documents and proposed legislation.
Minimum Experience, Education and Training:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work, graduation from an accredited school of law, and possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
U CODE: U7064
Unemployment Compensation Covered: No
Compensatory Time Eligibility: No
Pay Range: G
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