MV Branch Office Manager

Job Class Code: 7338
Grade: 21
Salary: $20.73 - $28.14
Opening: July 7, 2022

Closing: July 21, 2022

Are you looking for a rewarding career with opportunity for advancement and weekends off? Do you enjoy contributing to a team and providing excellent customer service? If you thrive on quality and contributing to the safety of the roads in Maine, we want you on our team!!

Apply Now, we offer superior benefits (highlighted below) including: 13 paid holidays, 12 sick days and 3 weeks’ vacation to start! 

The Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles is seeking candidates for the position of MV Branch Office Manager, located in Portland, ME.  BMV is seeking a self-reliant individual with integrity, solid work ethic, and strong leadership skills, records management, computer and business math skills to manage the Motor Vehicle Branch Office in Portland, ME.

In this role you will: 

• Manage the branch office in planning and directing the work of local office staff. 
• Interview and select applicants for vacant positions.
• Develop and train staff in all aspects of branch services.
• Hold regular development meetings and complete annual staff performance evaluations.
• Ensure staff work schedules support efficient office operations and provide timely service to customers.   
• Ensure the work of staff is properly completed and consistent with BMV policies, processes, and procedures, and that money collected in the branch is properly accounted for and deposited. 
• Also, provide local facilities management and serve as the informational liaison between the branch office staff and other BMV staff.  

To be sucessfull you will need:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Title 29A, Maine Motor Vehicle laws rules, and regulations as they pertain to motor vehicle registrations and operator licensing.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of training methods, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to interpret, apply and explain statutory requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public relations.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports of office receipts, inventory, and activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and adapt to communication styles of others.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs, including Microsoft Office products.

Minimum Qualifications;

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, or related field; and
• one (1) year of experience in business management, accounting, personnel management, motor vehicle law and regulations, or related field.
• Equivalent work experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. 

For more information or questions, please contact:  Lucia.A.Nadeau@Maine.gov or call (207) 624-9010.

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 Balance – 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 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.  

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value). 

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  

• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 

• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 

• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program. 

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 

• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness. 

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.