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Horse Identifier

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Date:  Jun 25, 2025
Location: 

Collinsville, IL, US, 62234

Job Requisition ID:  48162

Job Requisition ID: 48162
Closing Date:
​Agency: Illinois Racing Board
Class Title: HORSE IDENTIFER - 75265 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $180-$250 Daily
Job Type: Others (e.g. Stipend)
Category: Intermittent 
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: 

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

This position is being hired as a Personal Service Contract and is not subject to employment benefits.


Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application, if requested in the application. Please note that the Illinois Racing Board must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

Essential Functions

  • Validate the identity of all horses participating in the day's races and report issues of non-compliance or deviation to the Stewards.
  • Collect and manage Lasix reporting documentation and coordinate with race officials on proper administration of Lasix.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school.
  • Requires a minimum of two years of experience working with horses.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to recognize a horse in distress, injured or ill.
  • Experience reading lip tattoos, freeze brands, microchip, and other horse markings.
  • Ability to work well with people and obtain cooperation in a professional manner.

Employment Conditions

  • Ability to travel to all locations under jurisdiction of Illinois Racing Board.
  • Employee and members of household must not hold an IRB or have an economic interest in an IRB License holder, including the 12-month period prior to hire.

Work Hours: Live Race Days: Tuesdays and Saturdays
Work Location: 9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, Illinois, 62234
Agency Contact: Jackie Clisham
Email: jackie.clisham@illinois.gov
Phone #: 312-814-5032
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

 

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