Lottery Drawing Assistant

NY HELP No

Agency NYS Gaming Commission

Title Lottery Drawing Assistant

Occupational Category No Preference

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $25.79 to $25.79 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12:30 PM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schenectady

Street Address 354 Broadway

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Manager of Lottery Drawings, the Lottery Drawing Assistant conducts Lottery Drawings, following detailed procedures set forth in policies, procedures and guidelines. Duties include but are not limited to:- Perform various tasks associated with the production of the live drawings.- Operation and various administrative support duties.- Operation of various pieces of equipment and electronics related to Lottery Drawings.- Advise media and/or Gaming Commission auditors of winning numbers.- Complete daily log and other related paperwork as necessary.- Bring sets of drawing balls to NYS Bureau of Weights and Measures to be evaluated and officially weighed.- Required to work a flexible schedule, as winning numbers are drawn 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and split shifts.- Conduct live televised drawings by announcing the winning Lottery numbers on television.- Attend various Lottery promotional and press events statewide and represent the New York State Lottery as needed.- Participate in social media events and activities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: High school diploma or equivalent required, AND on-camera television or stage experience; OR Lottery drawings experience. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State will be required for appointment and continued employment.

Additional Comments The ideal candidate will be willing and able to cover shifts with short notice as necessary.The work schedule is varied and will be comprised of Split Shifts (12:30 PM - 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM) and will include holidays and weekends.Upon review of resumes, a select number of applicants will be called in for a special audition to be held at Lottery's Drawing Studio in Schenectady.Prohibition against Playing and Wagering:Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the State. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employee's family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties.Pre-Employment Restrictions:The law that established the Commission (specifically, Section 107 or the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.The NYS Gaming Commission is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.Employees that are new to New York State employment in positions such as competitive, non-competitive and other grade positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate "i.e. starting rate" of the position. All salaries are subject to the approval of the Office of the State Comptroller.

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Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax (518) 388-3368

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Attn: Human Resources

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Notes on Applying Email submissions are preferred. Please specify Vacancy ID in the subject line of your email or fax submission. Submit a cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive and/or "the Cloud". Clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.