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Department: Secretary of State – Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Location: Augusta, Maine
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (Occasional travel and after-hours availability required)
Job Class & Grade: EA33
Salary: $81,224 - $114,836.80 Annually

Closing Date: March 24, 2026

Join Our Team at the Department of the Secretary of State

At the Department of the Secretary of State, we are dedicated to providing accurate, secure, and reliable public records that Maine citizens, businesses, and law enforcement depend on every day. We value integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting a healthy work-life balance for our employees.

Are you ready to lead a statewide program?

The Bureau of Motor Vehicles is seeking an experienced Senior leader to serve as Director of Title Services within the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, responsible for the statewide direction, policy leadership, and regulatory oversight of Maine’s vehicle ownership and title programs.

This position carries significant responsibility for safeguarding ownership records, supporting law enforcement and fraud prevention efforts, enabling lawful vehicle commerce, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements. The Director provides vision, direction, and accountability for one of the Bureau’s most critical public trust functions.

About the Position:

The Director of Title Services directs and controls a major subdivision of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and is responsible for establishing statewide policy, operational standards, and strategic direction for all title-related programs.

Unlike operational management roles, this position focuses on policy development, statutory interpretation, regulatory compliance, and executive decision-making, rather than daily transaction processing. The Director determines how title programs function statewide, approves procedures, evaluates program effectiveness, and advises executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, and operational impacts.

As a member of the Bureau’s executive leadership team, the Director works closely with Legal Services, Enforcement & Compliance, Information Services, branch operations, and external partners to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and modernization of Maine’s vehicle ownership systems.

What We’re Looking For:

Executive Leadership: Ability to guide a statewide program, set strategic priorities, and provide policy direction across multiple operational units.

Policy & Regulatory Judgment: Strong ability to interpret statute, assess risk, and make defensible administrative decisions.

Stakeholder Leadership: Experience working with legislators, financial institutions, dealerships, municipalities, and law enforcement partners.

Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead modernization initiatives, system implementations, and process redesign.

Strategic Communication: Ability to explain complex regulatory or operational issues clearly to leadership and external stakeholders.

Key Competencies We Value:

• Strategic decision-making
• Policy development and analysis
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Accountability for statewide outcomes
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Strong public service ethics

In this role, you will:

• Establish statewide policy and standards for vehicle title and ownership programs
• Interpret and apply statute, administrative rules, and federal requirements
• Direct regulatory and compliance frameworks affecting title issuance and ownership records
• Allocate resources and approve program priorities
• Oversee modernization initiatives and system integrity efforts
• Advise executive leadership on program risks, trends, and legislative impacts
• Coordinate rulemaking and legislative proposals
• Represent the Bureau before legislative committees and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with enforcement and legal teams on fraud prevention and investigations
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and legal compliance across all title operations statewide

Preferences will be given to candidates who have:

• Experience directing or administering a licensing, regulatory, or compliance- based program
• Experience interpreting statute or administrative rules
• Executive or senior leadership experience over multiple units or supervisors
• Experience with public records, financial instruments, or credentialing systems
• Experience working with legislative or rulemaking processes
• Experience leading modernization or technology initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Government, Finance, or a related field AND six (6) years of professional experience in a regulatory, licensing, compliance, public administration, financial services, or governmental program environment.

At least three (3) years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity overseeing staff, programs, or operational units. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Why Join Our Team?

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 18.88% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

Contact information:

Questions about this position should be directed to Terri Kanaris Talent Acquisitions Specialist, via email Terri.Kanaris@Maine.gov

Application Instructions:

To apply, click “Apply for this opening” and upload your cover letter, resume, and any relevant transcripts or certifications. Your resume must include month/year for each position and list related duties and responsibilities. Please note if any experience was part-time.

Need a paper application? Download one [HERE] or call 207-441-9993.

Submit paper applications, cover letter, and resume before the closing date to:

Office of Human Resources
Secretary of State, Office of Human Resources
101 Hospital Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Fax: 207-624-9313

Include the job title you're applying for. Late applications will not be accepted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace that respects and values diversity across all backgrounds.

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