Would you thrive in a role where you could be the gate keeper for ensuring fairness and safety in professional horse racing? The Department of Agriculture is excited to welcome a diligent per diem Associate Judge for Harness Racing to join the team at Meadows Racetrack. In this fulfilling position, you will help uphold racing rules, support accurate decision making, and maintain the integrity of each event. This role places you at the center of racing operations where your observations truly matter. If you are interested in the exciting world of horse racing, we invite you to apply today!
This position supports the fairness and accuracy of harness racing by helping enforce rules and reviewing race activity. You will work closely with the Presiding Judge to investigate concerns, verify race information, and guide racing decisions. As an Associate Judge for Harness Racing, you will perform the following duties:
- Rule Enforcement: Investigate possible racing violations, review interferences, and observe driver and horse performances
- Race Monitoring: Watch horses before and during races, remove unsafe entries, and assist in determining accurate race results
- Record Management: Maintain judges books, accident reports, racing notices, and daily documentation for the Commission
- Hearing Participation: Support hearings, review complaints, and assist in resolving issues related to racing decisions
- Entry Verification: Open and verify entries, oversee post position drawings, and review race programs for accuracy
- Public Communication: Answer questions from the public, horsemen, and track staff regarding rulings and racing procedures
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Per diem employment
- Typical work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Post Employment Requirement:
- This position is required to obtain a Commission Employee License.
Additional Requirements:
- You must posses Racing Officials Accreditation Program (ROAP) Accreditation.
- You must possess United States Trotting Association (USTA) Certification.
- 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).
- 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.