Lottery Drawing Officer (Administrative Officer 1)

Are you interested in safeguarding integrity while contributing to programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians? If so, join the Department of Revenue as a Lottery Drawing Officer (Administrative Officer 1) in the PA State Lottery, Security and Investigations Division. This position gives you the opportunity to uphold the public's trust by ensuring all games and drawings are conducted fairly, securely, and transparently. If you are detail-oriented and looking for an exciting opportunity, we want you on our team!

As a Lottery Drawing Officer, you will perform Lottery HQ or Coordinator Official duties for all multi-state Games in which the Pennsylvania Lottery participates. You can expect to utilize the appropriate checklist for the Lottery HQ to maintain the integrity of the Pennsylvania Lottery games. Work includes verifying that all Games are in CLOSED status; which ensures that ticket sales by retailers for that particular drawing have been shut off. This position receives and verifies information relating to that evening's drawing, receives and balances game winner and payout reports and enters verified payout results. Additional duties to include:

• Enter verified results on the IVR automated telephone system which is used by the public to retrieve winning numbers
• Enter verified winning numbers and payout information on Lottery web site, confirm information is correct, review and correct any errors
• Verify that all games are in PAYING status via GMS, to allow retailers to immediately pay winning tickets
• Verify winning numbers and prize payout information on various retailer reports
• Update Lottery terminal messages to enable our retail outlets to view and report to the public new and current jackpot information
• Perform other related duties as required which may include required fill in as the evening drawing HQ official

Apply now and achieve an exciting next chapter in your career by joining our team at the PA State Lottery Security and Investigations Division!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment
• Work schedule hours and days are variable. Shift typically run from 9:00pm to 12:30am. The selected candidate will be expected to report to work even in the event of road closures, inclement weather, or disasters. Lottery Drawings are held 365 days a year and are considered an Essential function. Drawing Officials are considered Essential Employees and are required to arrive at the worksite as scheduled regardless of Agency or Commonwealth Closures. This position requires working weekends and holidays. Officials are expected to remain onsite until the drawing(s) are complete, or until otherwise instructed by management.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have the ability to learn new computer systems.
• You must be willing and able to work nights and weekends.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment. Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.