Customer Representative Associate II Motor Vehicle

Position: Customer Representative Associate II – Motor Vehicle
Department: Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Class: 6603

Salary: $17.80 – $25.62 hourly

Closing Date:  July 10, 2025

Join Our Team at the Department of the Secretary of State

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 offer significant 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 a meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We are seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals who excel in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, driving success, and being part of a positive team culture, we want you on our team.

About the Position:

We are seeking motivated candidates for the position of Customer Representative Associate II – Motor Vehicle in the Operating Authority Unit, located within the Division of Motor Carrier Services in Augusta, Maine.

As a Customer Representative Associate II, you will assist in administering the Unified Carrier Registration Agreement (UCRA) Program, processing new and renewal filings, managing fee collection, reviewing insurance compliance for for-hire passenger carriers, and performing suspensions or restorations based on state regulations. You'll play a critical role in upholding public safety and ensuring compliance with Maine's motor carrier laws.

What We're Looking For:

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team, contributing to shared goals and helping others succeed.


• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with colleagues, management, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity.


• Adaptability: Willingness and ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and technologies.


• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to identify issues and propose innovative solutions.


• Attention to Detail: A focus on accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks and managing responsibilities.


• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and respectful work environment through thoughtful, courteous interactions.

Key Competencies We Value:

• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to understand and connect with others, showing empathy while maintaining professionalism and accountability.


• Conflict Resolution & Feedback: Skill in managing difficult situations and offering constructive feedback with tact and respect.


• Time Management: Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to balance various responsibilities effectively.


• Commitment to Excellence: Dedication to achieving high standards in service delivery and personal work performance.


• Continuous Improvement: A mindset focused on improving processes, learning new skills, and supporting team development.

In this role, you will:

• Receive, review, and verify Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) filings for accuracy, documentation, and payment.


• Process credit card payments, balance cash transactions, and perform fee reconciliation using the BMV Point of Sale system.


• Suspend or reinstate carriers for non-compliance with insurance and registration requirements.


• Explain federal and state motor carrier laws and policies to insurance providers, carriers, and members of the public.


• Track and maintain insurance filings for taxis, buses, limousines, ambulances, student transportation vehicles, and others.


• Handle FTA (Failure to Appear) and FTP (Failure to Pay) suspensions and restorations.


• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders via phone, email, and in-person contact to resolve customer service needs.

Preferences will be given to candidates who have:

• Experience with Maine motor vehicle laws and commercial registration processes.


• Familiarity with insurance regulations for for-hire carriers.


• Previous work in a compliance-focused administrative environment.


• Ability to use multiple databases and applications to track filings and manage caseloads.


• A proven ability to work in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates:

1. Competency in applying a solid knowledge of the principles and practices of quality customer service to perform complex work in assisting the public with applications, fees, examinations, or social services that have an eligibility or compliance component; and


2. The ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.

3.      The successful candidate must pass a National Criminal Background check, including fingerprinting.

Why Join Our Team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you’ll be part of a workforce that embodies our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—providing essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and well-being with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit: Take time for yourself with 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 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).

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Matthew Dudley at [email protected]

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "Apply for this opening" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and copies of any transcripts or certifications you wish to have considered while evaluating your application.  In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period.  Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such. 

If you require a paper application, please download and print one HERE or contact our office at 207-441-4512.  Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with cover letter and resume before the closing date to Secretary of State Office of Human Resources, 29 State House Station, Augusta, ME  04330 or faxed to 207-624-9313.  Be sure title of the job you are applying for is included.  Applications cannot be accepted after the posting closing date.  

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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 different 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 that reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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