LOTTERY DRAWING SPECIALIST

Position Overview

The Illinois Lottery is seeking to fill a Lottery Drawing Specialist in the Operations & Technology Division.  The Lottery Drawing Specialist will use computer programs to be in the heart of the on-line Lottery drawings, including Lotto, Pick 3, Pick 4, MegaMillions, and Powerball. The individual in this position will work in a collaborative environment, working with a team of draw staff, to ensure the Lottery drawings are valid.  The ideal candidate must be flexible with work assignments, have great attention to detail and the ability to work within outlined timeframes. The Illinois Lottery invites you to apply for the Lottery Drawing Specialist and experience the excitement of making the citizens of Illinois winners.

Essential Functions

• Serves in one of three on-line game drawing capacities, on any given day, to maintain the integrity of the Illinois on-line drawings in accordance with Illinois statutes and administrative rules, Multi-State Lottery Association Rules (MUSL) and all established Lottery drawing procedures, assuring a valid drawing:  Draw Coordinator, Draw Observer, Draw Operator.

• Produces system reports and related drawing information.

• Maintains disaster recovery protocol documentation for daily drawings.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency.

• Requires one year of skilled computer system experience, preferably in a lottery or gaming setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of information processing system operation principles.

• Prefers working knowledge and principles of computer operations, security, and system control monitoring.

• Prefers ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.

• Prefers ability to compile and maintain necessary logs and reports using Lottery gaming systems, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

• Prefers working knowledge of high school mathematics.

Condition of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation.

• Requires current, valid driver's license and ability to travel with little to no notice.

• Requires the ability to work holidays and weekends.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Lottery operates and administers the Lottery with integrity, security, transparency, honesty, and fairness.  Through the sales of its products, online and in-person at over 7,000 retailers throughout the state, the Department has contributed over $23 billion to support K-12 public schools.  Additionally, hundreds of millions of dollars have also been contributed to capital projects and specialty causes like Illinois veterans services, the fight against breast cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s research, Special Olympics, police memorials, homeless services, STEAM education and assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS.

In addition to the monetary support it provides the State, the Department champions the people of Illinois, strengthening communities through engagement with the public, players and retailers and providing safe, fun, and responsible games to adults 18 and over.

The Department values diversity, equity and inclusion and continuously strives to create the best workplace for Lottery employees.  It innovates utilizing the latest technology and recognizes and adapts to market and industry changes.  It maximizes the value of its data through the use of predictive analytics and leverages its experience to meet the needs of the people of Illinois.  The Illinois Lottery believes that Illinois is full of winners because everyone benefits from its efforts.