LOTTERY DRAWING SPECIALIST
| Location | United States |
| Posted Date | August 06, 2024 |
| Company Email | LOT.Personnel@illinois.gov |
| Company Website | https://www.illinoislottery.com/ |
| Job type | Full Time |
The Illinois Lottery is seeking a Lottery Drawing Specialist for its Operations & Technology Division. This salaried union position offers an anticipated starting salary of $4,412 per month, within a range of $4,412 to $5,991 monthly. The role is based in Sangamon County, Illinois, and applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website by August 15, 2024.
Position Overview: The Lottery Drawing Specialist plays a crucial role in the heart of on-line lottery drawings, including games like Lotto, Pick 3, Pick 4, MegaMillions, and Powerball. The position requires collaboration with a team to ensure the validity and integrity of lottery drawings, adhering to Illinois statutes, Multi-State Lottery Association Rules (MUSL), and established lottery drawing procedures. The position involves working an evening shift from Saturday to Wednesday, 4:15 PM to 12:15 AM, including weekends and holidays.
Essential Functions:
- Serve in one of three drawing capacities (Draw Coordinator, Draw Observer, Draw Operator) to maintain drawing integrity.
- Produce system reports and related drawing information.
- Maintain disaster recovery protocol documentation for daily drawings.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of skilled computer system experience, preferably in a lottery or gaming setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of information processing system operation principles.
- Understanding of computer operations, security, and system control monitoring.
- Ability to follow complex instructions.
- Competence in compiling and maintaining logs and reports using Lottery gaming systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Knowledge of high school level mathematics.
Conditions of Employment:
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel on short notice.
- Availability to work holidays and weekends.
About the Agency: The Illinois Lottery operates with a commitment to integrity, security, transparency, honesty, and fairness. It supports K-12 public schools and various specialty causes through its sales. The department values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to using the latest technology and data analytics to innovate and adapt to market changes, providing safe and responsible gaming to adults.
Work Location: 404 N 5th St, Springfield, IL 62702-5202.
This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the center of the excitement of lottery drawings, contributing to the community and the state through the Illinois Lottery's operations.
