Background & Licensing Manager

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of the Tribal Gaming Commission, the Licensing Manager directs and coordinates Gaming Commission licensing activities in compliance with the National Indian Gaming Commission Minimum Internal Control Standards, Tribal/ State Gaming Compact, and the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians Gaming Ordinances, as well as applicable State and Federal laws.  Reviews and analyzes reports, records, and directives, and confers with subordinates to obtain data required for planning licensing activities. Assigns and delegates responsibility for specific work in the functional activities of regulatory licensing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

•     Protect public interest by assuring integrity of licensing activities.
•     Prevent unlawful or improper conduct in the course of licensing activities.
•     Review investigation issues relative to the licensing operation.
•     Evaluate procedures and practices for accomplishing Tribal Gaming Commission objectives and assist with establishing and revising policies and procedures associated with licensing.
•     Make recommendations and/or take action when necessary to correct breaches in licensing or legal matters.
•     Assist the Executive Director in budget analysis and preparation.
•     Prepare and present monthly reports to the Gaming Commissioners.
•     Maintain thorough knowledge of National Indian Gaming Commission Minimum Internal Control Standards, Tribal State Gaming Compact, National Indian Gaming Commission Code of Federal Regulations.
•     The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and Department of Justice and the Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians Gaming Ordinances and any other applicable State and Federal laws. 

This position is not limited to those duties listed in the job description.  Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or deleted to meet business needs of the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   
Manage and develop the Background and Licensing department.  Supervision includes the oversite of staff, regulatory and compliance programs, and all state and internal licensing requirements.        
   

               
Supervises employees in the Licensing department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, CA State Compact, NIGC regulatory guidelines, Tribal Internal Controls and any applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Preparation of budgets, monitoring weekly employee payroll, planning work schedules. 

Background And Licensing Unit:

•     Coordinate with NIGC and State DOJ representatives. 
•     Prepare quarterly and yearly reports.
•     Develop and monitor databases.
•     Prepare Budget 
•     Maintain employee files and records. 
•    Conduct employee performance evaluations.
•     Review employee training needs.
•     Monitor background investigation process of over 1,600 employees.
•     Monitor licensing process of over 1,600.
•     Monitor and approve all key, management and non-key licenses.
•     Review FBI, criminal and credit reports.
•     Develop file maintenance and archiving of all employee background files.
•     Direct and supervise investigations on employees for the purpose of licensing.
•     Coordinate with HR on hiring and licensing employees.
•     Coordinate with State of CA DOJ Licensing representatives.
•     Monitor Live Scan operations.  
•     Coordinate with NIGC on all license suitability and renewals.
•     Coordinate and oversee all Vendor licensing (Gaming and Non-Gaming).
•     Develop Vendor and Employee fee payment structures.
•     Review all licensing requirement for State, Federal and Tribal relevancy .

Authority:

The Licensing Department operates independently of all casino departments. The Licensing Manager has the authority to conduct investigations, make observations, and carry out other functions to fulfill the responsibilities of the department independently of the casino.