Nature of Work HOW TO APPLY: Email application to Kristi Whitley kristi.e.whitley@wv.gov OR mail to: Kristi Whitley 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, 9th Floor Charleston, WV 25302. Please include posting number RC26002 on the application. Division of Personnel application can be found online, follow this LINK and access the application under the "Current and Former State Employees" section
Please note: Applications of current or former state employees that are mailed directly to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to the WV Racing Commission. RAC26002-RACING STEWARD-WV RACING COMMISSION-KANAWHA CO. Under limited supervision, at the full-performance level, enforces racing rules and regulations at a thoroughbred racetrack.
Oversees and manages the operation of the racetrack. Views each race with binoculars, looking for any riding infractions, reviewing video tapes following each race; entertains any objection made by a jockey or trainer and determines whether a change in order of finish is warranted. Accepts scratches of horses for the program; finalizes the naming of jockeys.
Reviews any late scratches with the veterinarian. Receives the security and jockey reports. Approves license applications after checking all accurate information available under the NASRIS program.
Administers the written trainers test and approves apprentice jockeys' certificates; conducts informal or formal hearings resulting from possible rule violations; supervises the taking of entries. Views video tapes with the jockeys, reviews careless or rough riding, and discusses if any action should be taken against any jockey. Makes prompt and accurate decisions for any emergency that might happen during the racing program.
Closes bets and declares the race an official finish. Coordinates the work of subordinates. Minimum Qualifications Graduate from a standard high school or equivalent.
Experience: Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in thoroughbred or greyhound racing. Other Information The Racing Commission offers a great benefit package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan and more.