Operational Compliance Project Assistant

Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Operational Compliance, the Operational Compliance Project Assistant supports the Operational Compliance team which provides services to both gaming and non-gaming departments. Supports the leadership team and Operational Compliance Specialists by performing various technical, analytical, and administrative support duties. Reviews programs, procedures, and processes to assess compliance, quality, and effectiveness. Assists Operational Compliance Specialists in the tracking of audit remediation deadlines and follow ups. Provides administrative support as needed to ensure completion of special and/or technical projects, reports, and other related duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Creates, organizes, and maintains project tracking logs and enterprise-wide internal control filing system. Composes, revises, and edits correspondence, reports, memos, etc. Prepares final reports to communicate outcomes of quality assurance testing activities for the Operational Compliance team.

2. Reviews changes to policies and procedures to ensure adequate controls and segregation of duties. Assists in review, implementation and efficiency of quality and control processes. Assists the Operational Compliance Supervisor in coordinating meetings and revisions for internal controls with both San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission and Casino Accounting departments.

3. Assures ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements in both gaming and non-gaming departments by completing several regulatory assessments independently. Plans, conducts, and monitors testing and inspection of processes to ensure quality output.

4. Supports onsite audits conducted by both external and internal providers. Assists Operational Compliance Specialists and leadership in periodic reviews, implementation, and efficiency of quality and control processes. Project Assistant assists specialists maintain rapid assurance reviews timelines by assisting in data mining, verifying documentation, and participating in other activities to complete the review.

5. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School degree or GED is required.

• Minimum of three (3) years career experience (administrative or technical) in quality assurance, internal controls, program effectiveness, program improvement and/or regulatory matters relating to the National Indian Gaming Commission Minimum Internal Control Standards, Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, and/or Office of Foreign Assets Control matters required.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in audit/project management required.

• Prior casino gaming regulator experience is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, and aptitude for learning information systems.

• Must be a self-starter and team player that is motivated and eager to learn.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

• Select One of the Following for Driving Responsibilities: Driving Responsibilities: Role requires regular commuting between locations. A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required. Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS - ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.

• Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

• Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.

• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.

• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.

• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.

• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.

• The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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