JOB
This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
The mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect.
The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position is located in the Division of Racing, located at theDivision’s Arapahoe Park and off-track facility located at 26000 E. Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO, 80016- The individual is responsible for assuring the safety of racing animals, to implement the Division’s laboratory testing program and to assist in developing rules, regulations and guidelines pertaining to medication usage and animal welfare.
Job Duties will include:
Collection and packaging of urine samples from horses for submission to racing laboratory, paying particular attention to chain of custody procedures.
Observe each horse's behavior to judge and decide how best to get the sample needed from that horse in the most efficient and safe way.
Determine how to get horses through the test barn as efficiently as possible.
Judging when to take a horse in for collection or wait on another one due to horse behavior, the handlers' behavior or the horse's need to urinate.
Observe, educate and guide human test barn attendees on how to follow test barn procedures and rules appropriately.
Perform as witness for the administration of Furosemide on race day by the licensed Practicing Veterinarians and collect the syringes when used.
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Updating identification from multiple databases, hard copy materials, online racing info sites, and/or interviewing persons (trainers, vets, stable gate, stewards, etc.) to gather critical information on each horse (for each and every race day) to determine whether or not they are eligible to race and entered to race.
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Obtain and study such information from multiple databases.
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Use Judgment to determine if information is valid and adequate.
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Take appropriate action through various resources to investigate and solve problems efficiently.
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Update the authorized medications for each horse, and the status of their respective health papers (Coggins tests and health certificates).
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Prepare records used during testing: Daily sample cards, daily sample record, and chain of custody forms.
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Maintenance of the test barn office and barn area including cleaning and sweeping the offices and restroom, cleaning and bedding the stalls, and leveling the shed row around the barn.
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Setting up equipment and supplies needed prior to testing horses: filling alcohol bottles (used for cooling horses), washing and disinfecting water buckets between horses; setting out water buckets, sponges, and scrapers for bathing horses.
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Attend daily racing staff meeting and provide input when requested; assist horsemen and practicing veterinarians by providing information when possible; attend hearings when requested.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox,
[email protected].
We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
If not applying online, submit application to:
If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to
[email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.
Methods of Appointment:
Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.
Step Pay Program:
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.
