Non-Civil Service Permanent Part-time
11/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bureau of Pennsylvania State Lottery, Security and Investigations Division
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THE POSITION
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Build a rewarding career with the Pennsylvania Lottery as a Lottery Drawing Officer. You will serve in a key role that helps ensure winning numbers, prize information, and drawing results are reported accurately and on time. This position offers a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to support games enjoyed by players every day of the year. Bring your focus, dependability, and commitment to excellence to a team that values precision and integrity.
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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As a Lottery Drawing Officer, you will help oversee lottery drawing activities, verify game information, and support accurate reporting of results and payouts. You will work with internal and external partners to maintain game integrity and ensure drawing operations are completed correctly and on schedule. As a Lottery Drawing Officer, you will perform the following duties:
- Drawing Oversight: Coordinate headquarters or coordinator activities for multi-state lottery drawings and follow established procedures that protect game integrity
- Data Verification: Review drawing, winner, and payout information for accuracy before sharing results through lottery systems and reporting channels
- System Monitoring: Confirm games move through the proper statuses in game management systems so sales close and prizes can be paid correctly
- Results Reporting: Enter and validate winning numbers, payout details, telephone system updates, and website information while correcting any errors found
- Stakeholder Coordination: Work with vendors, lottery organizations, internal teams, and other state lotteries to support accurate and timely drawing operations
- Staff Support: Assist with training new drawing officials and complete related operational duties as needed
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Part-time employment, work schedule hours and days are variable.
- Work hours are typically 9:30 PM to 12:30 AM, (Sundays begin at 8:30 PM).
- The selected candidate will be expected to report to work weekends, holidays, and in the event of road closures, inclement weather, or disasters.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Two years of experience in varied office management or staff work; and bachelor's degree; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have the ability to learn new computer systems.
- You must be willing and able to work nights and weekends.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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