Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager - (1) Full Time – Gaming CommissionThis position is responsible for managing the activities of the Compliance Department engaged in conducting operational audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure that all licensed Gaming Facilities are compliant with the Gaming Ordinance, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Tribal – State Compact, and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Employment QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED; andWork experience of five (5) or more years as Compliance Officer, Agent, or Inspector (or similar) for a gaming regulatory agency; andA minimum of three (3) years of prior supervisory experience (including budgeting); andStrong knowledge of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and Federal Minimum Internal Control Standards.Investigation and report writing skills; andDuties and ResponsibilitiesManages staff and department functions to include personnel action recommendations, staff training, counseling, and scheduling.Establishes and coordinates the work plans, priorities, and resource allocation of the department, ensuring assignments and goals are clearly linked to the needs of the organization and business entity.Conducts and/or assigns operational audits to ensure that all licensed gaming facilities are compliant with the Tribal Gaming Ordinance, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Tribal-State Compact, and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Oversee the operational reviews, audits, inspections, and investigations by the Compliance staff.Completes detailed written and statistical reports regarding compliance and enforcement, issues, operational audits, inspections, and investigations.Deals with the public, gaming operation employees, and other agencies in a professional and courteous manner. Communicates effectively in writing and orally, presents to large groups.Directs and participates in the development, interpretation, evaluation, and implementation of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in collaboration with the Executive Director and Gaming Commission.Determines fiscal requirements of the department and prepares budgetary recommendations; monitors, verifies, and reconciles expenditure of budgeted funds consistent with fiscal management policies.Evaluates the effectiveness of all audit remediation or corrective actions.Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement officials.Review complaints from the public, licensees, and other gaming officials and take appropriate action.Assesses department training needs, develops, implements, and evaluates training for staff.Works flexible hours to include on-call, holidays, and weekends.Maintains working knowledge of all Federal and Tribal laws, rules, and regulations regarding gaming activities, including by way of example the Gaming Ordinance, the Tribal-State Compact, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, System of Internal Controls (SICS), Minimum Internal Controls (MICS), the departmental policies and procedures of the gaming operation, and regulations of Gaming Commission.Attends Gaming Commission meetings and hearings as directed.Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality at all times.Other position related duties as assigned.Other Skills and AbilitiesDuring the course of employment, the employee will consistently utilize and demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational skills, strong presentation skills, strong project management skills, strong reasoning and judgment skills, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, a heightened attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work cooperatively with other departments, the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks, and a commitment to confidentiality.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesAll Compliance Department staff.Physical DemandsSitting for long periods of time, frequent walking, and occasional reaching, bending, kneeling, or stretching is to be expected. The nature of the work also involves manual dexterity to operate office equipment and while keyboarding. An employee will need normal or corrected to normal range of sight and hearing and will carry work related materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.Working EnvironmentWork is performed in a variety of physical environments to include a climate-controlled office or casino, the outdoors, and/or a warehouse. The employee may be periodically subjected to all weather types. The employee's work schedule may periodically need to be flexible and adjusted according to business needs. The employee must be able to effectively handle stressful and compromising situations while remaining focused and professional, as well as be able to deal with difficult people without losing perspective. Occasional overnight or local travel will be necessary to attend meetings or training.Conditions of employment with Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government includes superior performance in the selection process, including but not limited to all of the following; any pre-employment interviews, skills testing, credentialing, reference checks and previous work history, passing a pre-employment drug test and background investigation, possession of a valid Driver's License throughout employment and being insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy, and successfully completing a ninety (90) day introductory period.Application Instructions: Complete and submit cover letter, resume, and copy of Tribal ID Front/back (if applicable) as well as any supporting documentation such as educational transcripts or certifications.Notice of Indian Preference in EmploymentIn accordance with the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians' Ordinance #15-600-02, the Tribe applies Indian Preference in hiring activities. When claiming Indian Preference, an applicant must identify oneself in the proper category on the application and provide the documentation noted below. Following is the order in which preference is applied during the hiring process, as well as the customary documentation used to verify.Tribal Members of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians – Tribal identification card.Members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes – Tribal identification card.Tribal Spouse of a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member – Current and valid marriage license and a copy of spouse's tribal identification card, or Tribal Parent – Same documentation required for tribal spouse.Tribal Descendant (1st generation, biological parent must be a Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Member) – Birth certificate and a copy of parent's tribal identification card.Non-preference – If not claiming Indian Preference, or if not applicable, please continue onto the application.