LOTTERY - Drawings Specialist I (Program Specialist III)

LOTTERY - Drawings Specialist I (Program Specialist III)(00051817)

Organization

:TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION

Primary Location

:Texas-Austin

Work Locations

:TLC AUSTIN HEADQUARTERS1801 Congress AveAustin78701

Job

:Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status

:Regular

Schedule

:Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week:40.00

Travel

:Yes, 5 % of the TimeState Job Code:1572NTSalary Admin Plan:BGrade:19

Salary (Pay Basis)

:4,020.34-4,280.00(Monthly)

Number of Openings

:1

Overtime Status

:Non-exempt

Job Posting

:Aug 11, 2025, 3:43:37 PM

Closing Date

:Aug 26, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Description

About the Texas Lottery

Our Mission Statement: The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. The Texas Lottery will incorporate the highest standard of security, integrity, and responsible gaming principles, set and achieve challenging goals, provide quality customer service and utilize a team approach.

Texas Lottery is a great place to work!

Our headquarters is located on the new Texas Capital Mall in the George H.W. Bush Building directly across from the Bob Bullock Museum and across from the University of Texas. We have multiple field offices across the state. We provide free parking for all our employees.

We offer competitive compensation, including merit increases for outstanding performance; longevity payments after two years; opportunities for hybrid work from home for qualifying positions; generous paid leave; health insurance; dental and vision insurance; numerous state and federal holidays; tuition assistance; state employee discounts; 401(k) and 457 and a cash balance pension for employees entering state service after September 1, 2022.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

In this unique and exciting position as part of the Lottery Operations Draw team, you will be part of a unique team that conducts drawings for all in-state Texas Lottery draw games. Drawings are held during the day and at night Monday through Saturday. The Drawings Specialist primary work location will be the lottery headquarters studio/office in downtown Austin. This position is highly structured and involves an abundance of step-by-step processes, procedures, and internal controls. If you love working as a team and providing program support, this job is for you.

Effective 9/1/2025 the Texas Lottery and this position will be transitioning to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Job Summary:

Performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing the agency’s drawings program including the daily operations and functions of the Drawings Section. Performs program support work/activities by providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, the general public, agency staff, and governmental agencies while performing all aspects of Texas Lottery drawings in accordance with established drawing procedures. Works varied schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position reports directly to the Drawings Section Supervisor in the Lottery Operations Division.

Qualifications

·Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university is required. (Experience providing technical assistance to the public or program support work, in excess of the required two years, may substitute for college on a year-for-year basis.)

• Two years experience providing technical assistance to the public or program support work to internal and/or external customers is required.

·Requires working days, nights, weekends, and holidays in a rotating 40 hour weekly recurring schedule.

• Requires travel up to 5% for job-related purposes. Most travel is completed within the service region of the office. Use of personal vehicle for work related travel is required in compliance with State and Agency travel rules and procedures.Primary work location is the Texas Lottery Headquarters and backup studio.

·Must have a current driver’s license.

• Experience with personal computers to include experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook or other email applications, multi-user databases, and the Internet is required.
• Experience in project work is preferred.
• Experience in a studio or production environment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·Knowledge of the Texas Lottery Act enabling legislation.

• Strong verbal communication and writing skills.
• Strong organization skills and aptitude for detail.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer, computer software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, organize competing priorities, follow instructions, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Commission management, other Commission employees, and vendors.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions affecting the operation of department functions.
• Ability to maintain poise and a professional presentation for live on-air drawings.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment and computer software.
• Must be able to work well in stressful situations under strict deadlines.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull drawings equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks, stooping, bending, standing, sitting, performing data entry, and typing for extended periods of time.

Essential Job Functions:

Collaborates in the planning, development, and implementation of drawings program by:

• Conducting independently certified drawings on a set schedule to determine official winning numbers.
• Providing an on-air camera presence during live broadcast production drawings.
• Promoting teamwork and working closely with co-workers, peers, and management to encourage an open atmosphere of positive teambuilding.

Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to the drawings program by:

• May assist with testing and routine maintenance for drawings equipment to include, draw machines, ball sets and studio set.
• Working in the live wagering system and other proprietary systems while conducting drawings.
• Entering accurate information into databases, reading electronic mail messages daily and responding appropriately, and performing other general program support activities.
• May assist with maintaining files for all drawings documents.

Conducts surveys and/or reviews to determine compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the drawings program by:

• Performing drawings consistent with guidelines, rules, policies and procedures.

Prepares administrative reports and/or studies, and participates in specialized projects by:

• Assisting with the preparation of reports as requested.
• Participating in special duties, assignments, or projects as requested and effectively and efficiently completing assignments or projects by deadline.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Texas Lottery is an Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be completed online through CAPPS Recruit by 11:59 p.m. on the posting's closing date. When a job opening is posted Open Until Filled, it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification.

All applicants must submit a thoroughly completed on-line application through CAPPS Recruit, answering all applicable questions, whether starred with an asterisk or not.Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Instructions for completing the on-line State of Texas Application for Employment can be found here:

https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Employment_Opportunities/how_to_apply.html

Please be aware that additional information or documents will not be accepted for purposes of determining eligibility after the closing date.

Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, hand delivery, fax or email.

Qualified applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the agency. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

All candidates recommended for a position will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. The State Lottery Act contains provisions that set out causes for rejection if applicable. All positions are employment at will.

Inquiries regarding the status of an application will be answered as time and agency resources allow.

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION

In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.