Posting number: LSRC_08132026
Department: GOV-LA State Racing Commission
Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-A
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Purchasing, Office and Administrative Support
The Mission of the Louisiana State Racing Commission is to supervise, regulate, and enforce all statutes and regulations associated with horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering for live on-track and off-track horse racing, and other simulcasts of races. To collect and record all taxes due to the State of Louisiana; to safeguard the participants of racing; to safeguard the assets of the LSRC; and to perform administrative and regulatory requirements by operating the LSRC activities, including annual budget formulation and execution, regulatory and veterinary daily activities, supervision, and promotion of horse breeding in Louisiana.
The incumbent performs agency-wide purchasing/property control duties for the Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC). This position is located at the Commission's domicile office. The incumbent requires specialized knowledge of racing, racing terminology, and specific rules and statutes governing racing and purchasing. The incumbent purchases moderately complex and diverse commodities and services, specializes in the purchase of specific racing commodities and services, and wide varieties of complex items for multiple facilities (track offices) on a statewide basis with a purchasing authority of $5,000 ($500 for printing jobs/items not on state contract).
The ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Accepting Direction The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes
Managing Resources The ability to manage financial, physical, and contractual resources to ensure compliance and maximize business value.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type Probational
Compensation Depends on the experience of the selected candidate
Location: New Orleans, LA
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Susan Hudson
Louisiana State Racing Commission/Office of Human Resources
Email: shudson@LRC.state.la.us
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