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07/20/2004 Archived Entry: "Oregon Search for New Commission Director"
OREGON SEARCHES FOR NEW COMMISSION DIRECTOR
By Katherine Dunn
In case you think it's easy being a half-way decent Boxing Commission Director, consider this job announcement posted at www.oregonjobs.org. The opening appeared when former Director Jim Cassidy was fired earlier this year.Wanted:
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE MANAGER A (Boxing & Wrestling Commission Director)
OPEN: JULY 15, 2004CLOSE: JULY 30, 2004LOCATION: SALEM
$2653 - $3903 MONTHLY
GENERAL INFORMATION
Currently there is one vacancy in the Gaming Division of the Oregon StatePolice.This position is a member of the management team and not represented by aunion.The Commission Director is responsible for the day to day program operationand administration of boxing and wrestling activities in the State ofOregon. The position serves to perform policy and other regulatory relatedanalysis, planning and development, provides oversight of lawfulenforcement and regulatory compliance consistent with statutoryrequirements and protects the integrity of boxing and wrestling operationsin Oregon.
AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace inaccordance with the 1988 Drug Free Workplace Act and Department Policy.Applicants will be subject to both a Computerized Criminal History andDriver and Motor Vehicle Services check as well as a thorough backgroundinvestigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediatedisqualification.
TO QUALIFY
Your application must show that you have:
Four years of experience in lead work or supervision; or four years ofexperience in staff-technical or professional-level work related to GamingEnforcement, Boxing or Wrestling.
This experience must have included participation in the management of aprogram, section, or unit including one or more of the following areas: a)development of program rules and policies; b) development of long- andshort-range goals and plans; c) program evaluation; or d) budgetpreparation.
A Bachelor's degree or courses in a field related to management such asBusiness or Public Administration; or a field related to Boxing &Wrestling, may be substituted for up to three years of the requiredexperience.
In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearlydescribe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed.Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating yourapplication from further consideration.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
On behalf of the Commission and the Department, this position prepares andmonitors program budget requests, responsible for fiscal planning andanalysis, maintain expense and review records, collect and record revenues(license fees, gross receipt, pay-per-view taxes); manage cash incomedeposits and receipt records, monitor accounting functions; and developcontract formats to protect financial and business integrity and interestsof the contestants.
This position will coordinate and schedule Commission and committeemeetings and publications of agenda; serve as advisor to Commission memberson program, statutory and legislative issues; provide oversight ininvestigation and enforcement of laws and administrative rules andimplementation of disciplinary measures; testify before legislativecommittees, enforce laws and regulations of Commission; and representCommission to the media, public and other political sub-groups.
Manager group program operations, recommend to the Commission theestablishment, adoption or repeal of administrative rules and policies;enforce administrative rules; recommend to the Commission qualificationcriteria for program applications; recommend to the Commission medical andlicensing requirements; identify and recommend to the Commission physicalfitness criteria and safety procedures/certifications of physicians toserve as consultants and ringside physicians.
On behalf of the commission, this position will determine Hearing Officerfor contested cases. Make interim decisions concerning fines and licensesuspensions; select and appoint officials of boxing events, review physicaland ophthalmologic exams and performance records of contestants prior toapproving match.
TEST: There is no test.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Moderate in state travel; frequent night and weekend work; interaction withdisgruntled clientele; regular interaction with certified physiciansregarding medical problems and substance abuse of, and by, licensees and/orapplicants; frequent exposure to and interaction with the media, publicinterest groups, and other political sub-groups.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a COMPLETED State of Oregon Employment application (form PD100).
Application forms may be obtained from any local office of the OregonEmployment Department or most state agency personnel offices. If you havea disability and need an alternate format, you may call the PersonnelServices Section at (503) 378-3720 Ext. 4711 or TTY (503) 585-1452 for thehearing impaired to leave a message about the alternative format needed.
DELIVER OR MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Oregon State Police Personnel Attn: Kelli Vesper 255 Capitol Street, 4th floor Salem, Oregon 97310
If necessary, you may FAX to (503) 378-2360 by 5:00 p.m. on the close date. The agency is not responsible for material that is illegible or missing asa result of transmittal by FAX or which may be lost through the mail. Dueto the large volume of applications received at the hiring agency,confirmation of receipt of application is not available.
Application materials MUST BE RECEIVED ON THE CLOSE DATE and be completeand legible. Additional information cannot be accepted after the closedate. Notice of examination results will be sent by mail. Although agenciesare not required to delay their selection process, you may request a reviewof the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the dateof notice.
SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examplesshould be kept for interviews. Keep a copy of your application for jobinterviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED.
The pay on all announcements may change without notice.
Current Job Openings and information on application forms is availablethrough computer modem access: http://www.oregonjobs.org
For more information about Oregon State Police visit:http://www.osp.state.or.us
Oregon State Police is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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