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Executive Director of Gaming

This position is currently open.
Public?: 
Public
Division: 
Gaming Commission
Reports To: 
Tribal Representative, Tribal Secretary, Tribal Lt. Governor
Type of Position: 
Regular Full Time
Location: 
AST Gaming Commission / 15700 E. Hwy 9 / Norman, Oklahoma 73026

General Description
The Executive Director is responsible for the protection of the integrity of all gaming-related activities of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe by ensuring all policies, procedures, and gaming activities comply with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Minimum Internal Control Standards of the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Tribal-State Compact, the Tribal Gaming Ordinance, and Tribal Internal Control Standards. 

Responsibilities & Duties
  • Supervisory oversight over licensing, compliance, internal audit and surveillance departments. Directs all administrative actions of the Gaming Commission.
  • Promulgate regulator policies pursuant to Tribal, Federal and State regulations.
  • Monitor gaming activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures as well as Tribal, Federal and State regulations through internal audit, compliance and the surveillance department.
  • Conduct investigations and take appropriate enforcement and corrective action as necessary.
  • Provide monthly reports to the Executive Committee and Gaming Commissioners of the status of the gaming activities.
  • Ensure confidentiality and compliance with all licensing requirements of the National Indian Gaming Commission and the Tribal-State Compact.
  • Responsible for the preparation and management of the budgets for the Gaming Commission.
  • Review and investigate deficiencies in financials or audit reports.
  • Set up and facilitates Gaming Commissioner meetings and licensing hearings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or other related fields is required. 
  • At least three years’ experience in regulatory, managerial, investigative, or gaming is required.  
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.
  • Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain an Absentee Shawnee Tribal Gaming License.
Working Conditions Physical Requirements
  • Sitting or standing or walking for long periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity and feeling; frequent repetitive motions; talking, hearing and visual acuity.
  • Must be willing to travel if necessary
  • Frequent lifting (up to 15 lbs)
  • Occasional lifting (up to 30 lbs)
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (AST) is committed to Equal Employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. However, in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25 U.S. Code 472 and 473) preference in filling vacancies are given to qualified Indian candidates. AST will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments.
Native American Preference/EEO/Drug Free/Smoke Free Workplace
Posted Date: 
1 day 14 hours ago


Tribal Preference/Native American Preference/EEO/Smoke Free/Drug Free Workplace
Indian preference applies to all positions, but all resumes will be accepted.

Apply for This Job
Forward Completed Absentee Shawnee Tribe applications with resume to:
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Human Resources Department
2025 South Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
Fax: 405-273-2710
Email: HR@astribe.com
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