Job Description
SUMMARY AND SCOPE:
Perform background and investigation for licensing of applicants and employees. Develop and maintain licensing procedures. Process the day-to-day activities of the Backgrounds Department. The Licensing Agent will need to have a flexible working schedule that is subject to call-in at any time.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform background and investigation for licensing of all applicants; includes financial and credit history information, criminal history information, civil information, employment and education verification, military records information and personal reference information.
• Maintain liaison with other Tribal Governments and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare written reports regarding suitability, license denials, revocations, suspensions and specific license requirements or conditions for submission to the Tribal Gaming Commission, Tribal Council, NIGC, the California Division of Gaming Control and law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain knowledge of current laws pertaining to regulatory issues concerning Indian Gaming.
• Testify and/or present evidence at hearings regarding licensing sanctions imposed by the Tribal Gaming Commission.
• Perform fingerprinting of license applicants. Possess general knowledge of the Electronic Live Scan System and the ability to correct minor problems as they occur.
• Provide presentations at orientations for new employees that include teaching basic responsibilities, rules and regulations of the Tribal Gaming Commission.
• Maintain files and records of all license applicants and statistical records of all Gaming Commission license activity.
• Determine vendor licensing requirements as set forth by the Tribal Ordinance and Compact. Issue and receive vendor and principal license applications and fees, conduct suitability background investigations on eligible businesses and their principals.
• Must be available to travel to trainings and meetings.
• Perform related and compatible duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma/GED equivalent is required.
• Employees are required to comply with all regulations, rules, controls and department policies.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Employees must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables.
• Must possess excellent communication, leadership and investigative skills
• Ability to interpret instructions via written, oral, and diagram form.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and be insurable under the Tribe’s insurance policy.
• Must pass a clear background check, alcohol, and drug screening.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associates degree from a two-year college or university is preferred.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
If you are interested in this position, please submit the following:
• Completed Application
• Resume
• If claiming Tribal Preference, please provide proof of Tribal Identification
• All requested information must be submitted to the Human Resources office by 5:00PM on the closing date. Incomplete applications or failure to submit the requested information will result in the disqualification of your application.
• Submit To: PRCI Human Resources P.O. Box 2226 Oakhurst CA, 93644. You may also submit your application and all supporting documents via email: jobs@chukchansi-nsn.gov
PRCI TRIBAL PREFERENCE:
In accordance with applicable Tribal Law, and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the PRCI Administration shall give preference in hiring, promotion, transfer, and lay-off to enrolled members of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. To qualify for this preference, applicants must submit verification of enrollment in the Tribe. Preference means that Tribal Members who meet the minimum qualifications set forth in the job announcement and position description shall be hired before better qualified non-Tribal Members.
INDIAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Under CFR 25, Part 276 and by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 701(b) and 703(i), preference in filling all vacancies provided to qualified PRCI Tribal Members and/or other American Indian/Alaska Native Candidates.