Lottery Drawing Officer (Administrative Officer 1)

Step into an exciting role as a Lottery Drawing Officer (Administrative Officer 1) with the Pennsylvania Lottery. In this role, you will have the opportunity to officiate at all official PA Lottery drawings in the capacity of On-camera Official, Coordinator, or Headquarters Official. This position places you at the heart of daily and televised lottery events across the state. Your work will help ensure that every drawing is fair, secure, and carried out with precision. This is a chance to bring energy and confidence to a role that directly supports public trust.

This position supports the secure and accurate operation of official Pennsylvania Lottery drawings held throughout the year. The work ensures that all activities follow established procedures, uphold state regulations, and protect the integrity of each draw. As a Lottery Drawing Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Drawing Operations: Conduct official drawings for multiple games while following all required procedures and rules
• Witness Coordination: Schedule, prepare, and support public witnesses for live evening drawings
• Equipment Handling: Move, set up, and operate drawing machines and related equipment for Day and Evening drawings
• Record Keeping: Document drawing activities, test results, and verify information with internal systems
• Broadcast Support: Participate in live studio production tasks and follow visual and verbal cues during televised drawings
• Problem Resolution: Work with CPAs and security staff to address parameter issues and ensure compliance with standards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary, Full-time employment
• Work schedule hours and days are variable. Shift typically will run from 9:00pm to 12:30am. The selected candidate will be expected to report to work even in the event of road closures, inclement weather, or disasters. Position is assigned Essential Employee status.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have the ability to learn new computer systems.
• You must be willing and able to work nights and weekends.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. 
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans: 

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.