STATE OF
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLASSIFICATION: GAMES MANAGER
Class Code: 4825-29 Date Established: 05-15-96
Occupational Code: 7-3-7 Date of Last Revision: 06-12-08
BASIC PURPOSE: To supervise games operations, develop
enhancements to the Lottery Program, and to maintain overall security of agency
operations.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Reviews the
performance of instant and on-line games and coordinates the development of new
games to ensure maximum lottery revenue.
·
Coordinates
placement of on-line terminals and instant ticket vending machines to ensure
the most favorable marketplace for maximum revenue.
·
Reviews,
develops and implements security procedures for all phases of lottery operations.
·
Advises the
public, state agencies and elected officials on lottery activities to inform
and promote agency programs.
·
Researches
system-wide problems, tests program changes, and implements program changes
without interruption in the system.
·
Attends
various meetings and functions to discuss and promote agency programs.
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DISTINGUISHING FACTORS:
Skill: Requires skill in analyzing and interpreting
data, policy, and procedures OR in using equipment in order to arrive at
logical conclusions or recommendations.
Knowledge: Requires logical or scientific understanding
to analyze problems of a specialized or professional nature in a particular
field.
Impact: Requires responsibility for achieving major
aspects of long-range agency objectives by planning short- and long-term
organizational goals, reviewing recommendations for procedural changes, and
developing or revising program policies.
Errors at this level result in incorrect decisions at an administrative
level, and are detected subsequent to implementation in an overall evaluation
process.
Supervision: Requires delegating supervisory or program
responsibilities to subordinate managers, with overall accountability for
hiring employees or approving program policies.
The supervisor in this position assumes responsibility for an
organizational unit, including developing long-range plans, analyzing staffing
requirements, and formulating systemwide policies and procedures.
Working Conditions: Requires performing regular job functions in
a controlled environment with minimal exposure to disagreeable job elements and
little risk of hazard to physical or mental health.
Physical Demands: Requires light work, including continuous
walking or operating simple equipment for extended periods of time as well as
occasional strenuous activities such as reaching or bending.
Communication: Requires acting as the official
representative of the agency, including explaining and defending current and
long-range goals or objectives which directly affect public policy decisions
regarding major state programs and services.
Complexity: Requires evaluating a combination of
wide-ranging job functions to determine work procedures, to solve problems, and
to reach conclusions by applying analytical, technical, or scientific
thinking. This level also requires
planning policies and long-term strategies, drawing conclusions based on
available criteria, and evaluating the effectiveness of program objectives.
Independent Action: Requires administrative decision-making in
authorizing and monitoring the implementation of major departmental policies
and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree
from a recognized college or university with major study in business
administration, economics, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a
related field. Each additional year of
approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work
experience.
Experience: Seven (7) years
experience in marketing, advertising, promotion or public relations, four years
of which must have been in a supervisory position with responsibility for
developing and implementing operating policies and procedures in a broad area
of marketing. Each additional year of
approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal
education.
License/Certification: None required.
RECOMMENDED
WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the principals and practices of
sales and marketing. Knowledge of
advertising and promotional activities in the sales industry. Knowledge of the principals and practices of
accounting, economics and statistics.
Knowledge of office management practices including the aspects of
supervision. Ability to direct and
coordinate personnel working in the area of promotional sales programs. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to devise international controls and
security procedures. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
Legislators and the public. Must be
willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and
responsibilities as determined by the agency appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of
general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this
class title.
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