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State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources Assistant Motor Vehicle Hearings Examiner in Augusta, Maine
Assistant Motor Vehicle Hearings Examiner
Augusta , Maine , United States | Legal | Full-time
Apply by: Oct. 23, 2024
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Job Class Code: 7304
Grade: 22
Salary: $47,174.40-$65,832.00
Closing: October 23, 2024
Bureau of Motor Vehicles is seeking motivated candidates for the position of Assistant Motor Vehicle Hearings Examiner.
If you are a passionate and detail-oriented professional with a commitment to fairness and excellence, we encourage you to apply! Join us in ensuring justice and accountability within the motor vehicle system. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
At the Department of the Secretary of State , we are a team dedicated to providing efficient and exceptional service to our community. We prioritize work-life balance and provide great benefits to support our team in achieving professional success while maintaining personal well-being. Join a team that fosters a culture of teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for growth and making meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens.
Apply now and enjoy our superior benefits package, which includes 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 3+ weeks of vacation to start!
Who are we?
At the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) under the Secretary of State's office, we are committed to ensuring the fair and efficient adjudication of motor vehicle violations. Our mission is to uphold public safety while providing a transparent hearing process. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Assistant Motor Vehicle Hearings Examiner to join our team and contribute to our goals.
As an Assistant Motor Vehicle Hearings Examiner, you will play a vital role in the adjudication process by conducting hearings related to repeat violations, provisional licenses, and accidents. Your expertise will help protect public safety by requiring good driving behaviors while ensuring fairness and accuracy in our decisions.
Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conduct Hearings: Oversee hearings for repeat violations, provisional licenses, and accidents, ensuring timely completion. Clearly communicate with participants to explain hearing procedures, treating all participants with respect and consideration. Hearings are primarily conducted by phone or video conference.
Decision-Making: Analyze evidence and make findings of fact to uphold, rescind, or modify Bureau actions. Clearly articulate logical, evidence-based decisions orally and in writing.
Case Management: Ensure the timely resolution of hearings while also issuing continuances when necessary to allow parties time to gather relevant witnesses and documentation.
Pre-Hearing Conferences: Facilitate discussions to clarify the process, identify key issues, and allow petitioners or attorneys to review case materials.
Document Review: Assess hearing requests, motor vehicle records, and investigator reports to evaluate evidence and identify ancillary issues.
Research and Information Gathering: Communicate with witnesses, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to gather case information and prepare comprehensive hearing files.
Hearing Scheduling: Organize and schedule hearings, coordinating with relevant parties to ensure dockets are set efficiently throughout the State.
Communication: Answer questions from hearing participants including petitioners, attorneys and witnesses with courtesy. Maintain good communication with all agency staff to ensure efficient operations.
Assist with administrative functions to support the Hearings Division as needed.
In order to be successful, you must have:
Knowledge of the rules of evidence pertaining to a fair and impartial hearing.
Ability to conduct administrative hearings.
Ability to communicate and deal effectively with a variety of people in stressful personal contact situations.
Ability to analyze facts, issues, and testimony and arrive at sound decisions.
Ability to prepare written decisions in an understandable manner.
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Laws (Title 29 -A)
Familiarity with Office 365 and video conferencing programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ( Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience.)
A four (4) year combination of training, experience, and/or education providing a working knowledge of the adjudication process relating to motor vehicle hearings and/or related fields.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Candidates with 4-year degree (criminal justice, paralegal, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to read and interpret statutes, rules and case law.
An understanding of basic principles of due process.
Previous experience in administrative law or adjudication processes.
Familiarity with Motor Vehicle Laws (Title 29-A) and the rules of evidence.
Strong analytical skills and experience in case management.
For more information or questions, please contact: Matthew Dudley (Matthew.S.Dudley@maine.gov) or call (207) 441-4512.
Why join our team?
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.62 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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