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SUMMARY

Under the direct authority of the Tribal Gaming Board of Commissioners, the Executive Director is responsible for carrying out the policies and procedures of the Commission in addition to hands-on management of the operations, functions, and administrative affairs within the Commission as a body; to represent the Board of Commissioners, policies and programs with employees, community organizations and the general public as required; to prepare budget requests and make recommendations to the Board on final expenditure levels; to be responsible for proper administration, development, and improvement of the TGC managers and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reports to the Board of Commissioners.  The Executive Director shall oversee all departments of the Tribal Gaming Commission and all other employees of the Tribal Gaming Commission.
2. The Executive Director shall act as the administrative and operational supervisor for all Tribal Gaming Commission personnel,
3. Shall develop, for approval by the Board of Commissioners, policies and procedures for effective staff communications and protocols.  The Executive Director,
4. Shall be consistent with the directives of the Board of Commissioners in order to implement and enforce this Ordinance, the IGRA, the Tribal MICS, the Compact, and the regulations of the Tribal Gaming Commission. 
5. The Executive Director shall report to the Board of Commissioners at their weekly meeting on all matters of significance related to the operations of the Tribal Gaming Commission,
6. Shall make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners regarding amendments to existing regulations and policies and the development of new regulations and policies,
7. Shall be responsible for the scheduling and organization of any hearings before the Board of Commissioners, and
8. Shall develop, for approval by the Board of Commissioners, plans for short term and long term staffing and budgeting of the Gaming Commission, including the annual budget required by this Ordinance. 
9. The Executive Director shall schedule appropriate training and relevant education opportunities for Tribal Gaming Commission employees. 
10. The Executive Director shall act as the agent for service of process for the Tribal Gaming Commission. 
11. The Executive Director, at the direction of the Board of Commissioners, shall act as liaison between the Tribal Gaming Commission and other tribal entities. 

Requirements and Qualifications:

GAMING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent directly related experience; Five to seven years increasingly responsible work experience in management or an administrative position in Gaming, which includes 2 years of experience in Indian Gaming.  Of that five to seven years experience, two to three years experience in various areas of casino gaming operations (games, compliance, surveillance, backgrounds and administration). Experience in table games. Minimal work experience required must include administrative and personnel related responsibilities. 
2. Demonstrated ability to prepare written and oral management reports;  includes responsibility for formulation and implementation of programs, budgets and administrative operations.
3. Must have a working knowledge of full service casino operations.
4. A working knowledge of basic Tribal Gaming Commission programs, procedures, regulations and ordinances.
5. Conceptual understanding which includes but is not limited to the following:      
   • National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
   • Minimum Internal Controls Standards (MICS)
   • Picayune Rancheria Tribal Gaming Commission
   • Accounting and Internal Controls
   • Governing Licensee Compliance and Enforcement
   • State Compact between PRCI and the State of California
   • PRCI Tribal Gaming Ordinance
   • Gaming Internal Control System which includes Enterprise and Departmental Policies and Procedures
6. Ability to deal with the public as well as federal, state, and Tribal agencies.
7. General knowledge of trends in the Indian gaming community.
8. Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious, cordial working relationships with management, Commission personnel, Rancheria entities and other individuals or public and private agencies.
9. Ability to supervise the work of staff, and to plan, organize, communicate, and direct a work program of considerable variety; Ability to communicate with employees, including coaching and counseling skills.
10. Must maintain confidentiality of all information, files and accounts of the Commission.
11. Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug testing.

Chukchansi Indian Tribal Preference Applies

Contact:
Mary Costell, Human Resources Director
Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
Tribal Gaming Commission
46575-B Road 417
Coarsegold, CA 93614
559-683-6633 x 217 Phone
559-683-0599 FAX
hr@chukchansi.net