Motor Vehicle Title Examiner - Anticipated Vacancy

$39,021 - $56,222/Yr

Maine State Library - Augusta, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Augusta, ME

About the position

The Motor Vehicle Title Examiner position at the Department of the Secretary of State involves examining motor vehicle title applications, determining ownership legitimacy, and issuing certificates of title. The role requires attention to detail and analytical thinking to ensure compliance with Maine law and Bureau of Motor Vehicles policies. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment that values work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Examines title applications and associated documents for accuracy to determine vehicle ownership and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Review, verify, and update computer records to match information on documents.
• Correspond with vehicle owners, dealers, lienholders, and others to acquire missing information or resolve problems on title applications.
• Identify cases of suspected misconduct and document alterations and falsifications for further action.
• Research files and vehicle information using various methods such as paper, microfilm, scanned images, internet, and national databases including NMVTIS.
• Determine facts, detect errors and irregularities, and take appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify cases of suspected fraud and document alterations and falsifications for further action.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment related to quality control of data input and output.
• Ability to verify, compute, and/or reconcile data on standard documents.
• Ability to conduct research, gather information, and analyze results to reach a conclusion.
• Ability to examine motor vehicle title applications and associated documents such as liens, chain of ownership, vehicle and odometer information, and signatures to determine vehicle ownership.
• Ability to understand and promote management goals as they affect day-to-day operations.

Nice-to-haves

• Superior attention to detail
• Willing to take initiative
• Dedication and commitment
• Innovative thinking
• Analytical thinking

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 sick days
• 3+ weeks of vacation
• Health insurance coverage with 85%-95% of employee-only premiums paid by the State
• 100% of employee-only dental premiums paid by the State
• Retirement plan with 13.29% contribution from the State towards MainePERS