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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/22/26

Applications Due11/05/26

Vacancy ID227534

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyNYS Gaming Commission

TitleStudent Assistant

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $16 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 18.75

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schenectady

Street Address 354 Broadway

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Duties Description The Gaming Commissions Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering is looking for a Student Intern. The intern will gain practical exposure to regulatory investigations, intelligence analysis, investigative procedures, and the enforcement of laws and regulations governing horseracing in New York State. All duties will be performed under appropriate supervision and in accordance with Commission policies and confidentiality requirements.

The intern will assist the Division of Horse Racing in supporting the New York State Gaming Commission's mission to promote integrity, regulatory compliance, and fair competition within the horse racing industry.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist investigators with research, information gathering, and preliminary analysis related to potential regulatory violations and investigative matters.
• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and review publicly available racing records, industry reports, and other relevant information.
• Assist in organizing investigative files, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate case documentation.
• Support the collection, compilation, and analysis of racing statistics, wagering information, and regulatory data to identify potential irregularities.
• Assist with the preparation of intelligence summaries, investigative briefings, and administrative correspondence.
• Participate in investigative planning, meetings, and other operational activities as appropriate and under supervision.
• Participate in the rule making procedure including aiding in drafting regulations and learning how those regulations apply in day-to-day horse racing activities.
• Perform additional research, analytical, and administrative duties as assigned by the Division of Horse Racing's management team.
• Participate in supervised field activities, including regulatory inspections, investigative operations, shadowing racing officials, and other enforcement-related assignments, to gain practical exposure to the Commission's horse racing functions, as authorized and directed by division personnel.

The intern will gain practical exposure to regulatory investigations, intelligence analysis, investigative procedures, and the enforcement of laws and regulations governing horseracing in New York State. All duties will be performed under appropriate supervision and in accordance with Commission policies and confidentiality requirements.

Minimum Qualifications *Candidates must be be actively enrolled in a New York State college, university, or graduate program, or be a resident of New York State, attending a college, university, or graduate program outside of New York State

The successful candidate will be a clear communicator and able to take instructions and follow provided standards and guidance under prescribed timelines.

Additional Comments Prohibition against Playing and Wagering

Commission employees and family members residing in their households are prohibited from purchasing Lottery tickets or claiming Lottery prizes. Commission employees are prohibited from wagering upon any horse racing, commercial gaming, video lottery gaming, Indian gaming, charitable gaming activities, interactive fantasy sports, and mobile sports wagering within the State. To avoid any appearance of impropriety of conflict of interest, Commission employees will be prohibited from all aspects of promoting, operating, and playing in any charitable gaming, which includes bingo and games of chance such as raffles, whether the organization conducting the game is required to be licensed by the Commission. The prohibition placed upon each Commission employee from assisting with any charitable gaming does not apply to the employees family unless the employee thinks it presents a conflict of interest related to his or her job duties. Commission employees must also avoid any outside activities that could interfere or be perceived to interfere with their job duties.

Pre-Employment Restrictions

The law that established the Commission (specifically, Section 107 or the Racing, Pari-mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law) prohibits any person from being employed by the Commission if, during the period commencing three years prior to employment, such person held any interest in, or employment by, any corporation, association or person engaged in gaming activity with the State.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The NYS Gaming Commission is an equal opportunity employer, does not tolerate discrimination in employment, programs, or activities on any basis protected by federal or state law, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. Please direct inquiries to the Office for Equal Opportunity at (518) 388-4086.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance to fully participate in the application and interview process for the position sought, please contact us at (518) 388-4086 or email gam.sm.Accessibility@gaming.ny.gov and we will be happy to assist you.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-388-3360

Fax 518-388-3368

Email Address HRrecruitment@gaming.ny.gov

Address

Street 354 Broadway

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12305

Notes on ApplyingPlease send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive and/or "the Cloud".

Students must be actively enrolled in an accredited program at a degree-granting two or four-year college or university

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