Position: Driver License Examiner (Multiple Vacancies)
Department: Department of the Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Class: 7307
Salary: 19.84 – $27.49 Hourly (new hires start at Step 2: $20.68/hr.)
Closing Date: June 3, 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 hiring multiple Driver License Examiners across the state! If you're passionate about road safety, enjoy working with the public, and want a stable weekday schedule with great benefits, this could be your next career move.

About the Position:

We seek motivated and professional individuals for multiple Driver License Examiner vacancies in Bangor, Portland, the surrounding areas, Lewiston, Kennebunk, and Augusta.

As a Driver License Examiner, you will play a vital role in ensuring public safety by administering driving skills exams, evaluating knowledge of traffic laws, and verifying eligibility for licensure. This position requires excellent customer service, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a statewide team. This active role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and statewide travel.

After completing qualification training, examiners are provided with a state vehicle for official travel, uniforms, and an annual uniform maintenance allowance.

In this role, you will:

• Conduct pre-trip vehicle evaluations and administer driving skills tests for Class A, B, and C vehicles, motorcycles, and school buses, as well as special exams for applicants with physical challenges.
• Administer and score written and oral exams on Maine traffic laws and explain results to applicants.
• Administer vision screenings to assess applicants' eligibility.
• Clearly explain relevant laws, policies, and procedures to license applicants.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and provide accurate, helpful information.
• Use electronic tablets and desktop software to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. of supplies for distances of up to 200 feet, including stairs.

What We're Looking For:

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively and contribute to shared goals.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate with applicants and coworkers in high-pressure or high-stakes situations.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and travel to different testing locations.
• Problem-Solving: The Capacity to make sound decisions during driving tests and resolve challenges as they arise.
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate, fair, and compliant documentation and assessments.
• Professionalism: Maintain calm, non-judgmental interactions even during stressful or emotionally charged moments.

Key Competencies We Value:

• Emotional Intelligence: Understand and connect with others while maintaining professionalism.
• Conflict Resolution & Feedback: Ability to manage difficult conversations respectfully and constructively.
• Time Management: Prioritize tasks effectively while managing a varied and mobile workload.
• Commitment to Excellence: Strive for high-quality service and operational accuracy.
• Continuous Improvement: Seek out opportunities to grow and improve your work and the systems around you.

Preferences will be given to candidates who have:

• Fluency in additional languages such as Arabic, Dari, French, Khmer, Lingala, Pashto, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese, or Central/West African dialects.
• Prior experience working with the public in high-accountability roles.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to technological tools and evolving work processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of work experience affording public contact, knowledge of Maine motor vehicle laws and regulations, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Willingness to live within 35 miles of the assigned office.
• Ability to successfully complete all testing requirements to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Successfully pass a National Criminal Background check, including fingerprinting.
• Regional and statewide travel required.

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. 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 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.