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Chief Engineer

ilani Casino Resort

Ridgefield, WA$207K/yr$448K/yr· $301K/yr med.Full-timePosted Posted Yesterday

About the Role

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Application Preparation

All certifications

Licensing Requirements

Tribal Casinos (All States)
Tribal Gaming Employee License
Issued by the specific tribe's Gaming Commission. Each tribal nation sets its own licensing standards in compliance with NIGC Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS). Must be renewed annually at most properties.
$50–$20028 week process
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FBI Background Check / Fingerprinting
Live-scan fingerprinting submitted to FBI. Required before most state gaming licenses are issued.
$40–$9026 week process

Note: Each tribal nation operates its own Gaming Commission under NIGC oversight. Licensing requirements vary by tribe but generally include a tribal gaming license, FBI fingerprinting, and background check. Common states: CA, MN, WA, AZ, CT, WI, OR, MT, OK, NM, ID, WY.

Strengthen Your Resume

  • Quantify scope: total staff managed, P&L responsibility range, and property gross gaming revenue
  • List all gaming jurisdictions you have operated in — multi-state experience commands premium pay
  • Include specific operational KPIs: table hold %, slot handle per unit, labor cost %
  • Note any regulatory agency or tribal gaming commission board-level relationships

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Job Details

Employerilani Casino Resort
LocationRidgefield, WA
Categoryexecutive
TypeFull-time
Typical PayNot listed · est.
$207K/yr
25th
$301K/yr
median
$448K/yr
75th
Matched to: Chief Operating Officer
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ilani Casino Resort