Hearings Examiner Augusta , Maine , United States | Legal | Full-time | Fully remote Apply by: Feb. 13, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Position: Hearings Examiner Department:Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Legal Affairs, Adjudications & Hearings Schedule:Full Time, Monday - Friday Job Class: 0053 Salary Range: $56,264.00 - $78,998.40 annually Closing Date : February 13, 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 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 a meaningful impact on the lives of our citizens. Are you ready to make a difference? We are looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals who thrive 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: The Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented professional for a fully remote Hearings Examiner position. In this role, the successful candidate will conduct hearings, evaluate and analyze complex cases, and make impartial decisions based on legal principles and procedural rules. The position involves managing a high volume of diverse cases, including those related to OUI, reinstatement after manslaughter, negligent operation resulting in death, and Lemon Law Arbitrations. As a Hearings Examiner, your decisions will be final and binding, with appeals limited to the Superior Court. The role demands exceptional communication skills, a commitment to fairness, and the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere in Maine while operating independently and with minimal supervision. Additionally, the Bureau supports professional development by covering bar fees and continuing legal education (CLE) fees, ensuring that you stay current with relevant legal matters. 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. + Decisiveness: Ability to make well-informed, timely decisions even in challenging situations. + Working Independently: Proven ability to work effectively and productively with minimal supervision, taking initiative and ownership of tasks. 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. Key Responsibilities: + Conduct Hearings: Schedule and conduct hearings primarily via Zoom, ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and regulations. + Evaluate and Analyze Cases: Review case files, identify relevant legal issues, and analyze agency reports. + Make Decisions: Render impartial and informed decisions based on legal principles, facts, and procedural rules. Ensure decisions are fair and accurate, demonstrating decisiveness. + Communication: Communicate effectively with administrative staff, attorneys, law enforcement, and civilian witnesses, maintaining professionalism in all interactions. + Manage Complex Cases: Handle a high volume of diverse cases, including, but not limited to, OUI and refusal cases, reinstatement after manslaughter petitions, negligent operation resulting in death cases, and Lemon Law Arbitrations. + Maintain Composure: Demonstrate the ability to remain composed, professional, and objective during challenging and contentious hearings. + Policy and Procedure Compliance: Ensure hearings adhere to the Bureau’s policies, procedures, and relevant rules and laws. Preferences will be given to candidates who have: + Licensed and experienced in the practice of law. + Previous experience in a judicial, administrative, or legal setting, particularly involving the adjudication of complex cases. + A track record of making independent, well-reasoned decisions, showcasing decisiveness and fairness. + Experience managing high-volume caseloads in a professional and efficient manner 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). + An eight (8) year combination of training, experience, and/or education providing a working knowledge of the adjudication process relating to hearings. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions, and successful candidates will be required to complete an I-9 form upon hire. 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 Matthew.S.Dudley@Maine.Gov 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 (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process) 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.