Licensing Agent at SNOQUALMIE INDIAN TRIBE

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jul, 26

Salary

76159.67

Posted On

10 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Background investigations, Licensing issuance, Data maintenance, Regulatory compliance, Communication skills, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Reporting, Auditing, Database management, Confidentiality, Tribal gaming regulations

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Description Under the general supervision of the Licensing Manager, this position is responsible for background investigations, licensing issuance and renewal, maintenance of applicant and vendor data, NIGC and WSGC licensing correspondence, and other pertinent licensing requirements in accordance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, NIGC Regulations, the Tribal/State Compact, and the Snoqualmie Tribal Gaming Act and Regulations. Essential Duties: Responsible for the accurate intake, processing, and completion of license applications. Conducts background investigations for all applicants, employees, vendors and vendor technicians. Prepares investigation reports for review and approval by Licensing Manager or Executive Director. Monitors vendor, employee and Casino licensees in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintains a database of all casino employee and vendor information in a secure and confidential manner. Issues, tracks, and audits all licensee badges and files. Additional Duties: Assists with the license suspension, denial, and revocation process. The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Operational knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required. Proven ability of excellent oral and written communication skills. Education & Experience: Education Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required Education Preferred: Associates Degree or higher preferred. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of employee/vendor background investigations, licensing suitability determination, or closely related work, required. Completion of the Snoqualmie Gaming Commission Certification may substitute for education/experience requirements. Certifications/Licenses: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License. Other Requirements: Must be able to work a varied work schedule. Must be able to pass a thorough pre-employment background investigation. Must possess sensitivity to Native American culture. Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy to include pre-employment screening. Work Environment: Work generally takes place in an office environment within a controlled atmosphere building, but may also be subject to hot and cold temperatures. Work environment will also include work both indoors and outdoors, and may include tight quarters or cramped spaces. Fumes and odors may also be experienced during the course of normal work conditions. Tribal Preference: The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as outlined in tribal policies, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for qualified individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference for certain family members of those individuals. Additional Information: Salary, compensation will be determined based on experience and starts at $76,159.67 per year. This position is a regular full-time position and employment is at will. Location: Snoqualmie, WA Benefits: First of the month following date of hire - competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for all regular full-time employees. After 90 days - 401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%. Paid Holidays - Up to 18 paid holidays are offered every calendar year, which includes the workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Paid Time Off – Employees accrue 12+ days sick and vacation leave respectively. Increases based on years of service. Additional Perks: Additional time off opportunities available including bereavement, military, parental and jury duty. Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center. Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino (tickets/events, gift shop and restaurants), Salish Lodge & Spa (rooms, spa & dining) and Crescent Market (gas discount card). Third party perks include movie tickets, theme parks, shows and attractions & more. Employee assistance plans.

Responsibilities

The Licensing Agent is responsible for conducting background investigations and managing the issuance and renewal of gaming licenses. They also maintain secure databases of applicant and vendor information while ensuring compliance with tribal and federal gaming regulations.