STATE RACING STEWARD

-AGENCY ONLY -

Opening Date:

May 19, 2025

Closing Date:

June 02, 2025

Location:

Bangor

Position #:

00500-0201

Position Type:

Seasonal Full Time - 44 Weeks 

Class Code:

7501

Grade/Salary:

Grade 24 - $24.85 - $34.84 Per Hour

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is recruiting to fill a Seasonal full time (44 weeks) State Racing Steward position. 

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is investigative and protective services work in overseeing and monitoring all activities associated with harness racing in the State. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Acting as the official representative of the Maine State Harness Racing Commission at all harness racing activities and enforcing applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Acting as a Presiding Judge at any association that requests the State to provide the services of the position.
• Overseeing the work of licensed racing personnel in order to ensure duties are performed in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 
• Interpreting and enforcing state laws and United States Trotting Association (USTA) rules and regulations in order to ensure understanding and compliance, as well as training and administering examinations for persons desiring USTA licensing. 
• Evaluating the performance of race judges in order to advise the Commission of activities and participate in race judge selection process.
• Recommending establishment of new, and revising existing, Commission rules and regulations in order to participate in the rule-making process.
• Directs drawing of races in order to ensure adherence to applicable rules and interpreting and answering questions regarding racing rules and regulations.
• Inspecting tracks and other facilities in order to identify safety hazards and violations. 
• Testifying as the Commissioner's expert witness at appeal hearings and making recommendations in order to provide information. 
• Screening licensing applications in order to make recommendations to the Commission. 
• Writing and submitting summaries of racing activities to the Commission in order to advise members of licenses issued, violations, and appeals. 

Work is performed under limited supervision and statewide travel is required. Overnight stays are also possible.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Miles Greenleaf at: Miles.D.Greenleaf@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six (6) years of experience in harness racing administration which includes at least one (1) year as an Associate or Presiding Judge.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): 
Licensed as Presiding Judge by USTA.

Preference will be given to candidates who have a current ROAP (Race Officials Accreditation Program) certification.

 HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and a current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter, a detailed Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96-$13,172.88 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  
• Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.29% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you.  Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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