Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $15.85 - $21.93/Hourly (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Maine State Ferry Service

Location: Rockland, ME

Position Number: 02500-0812

Opening Date: May 16, 2023

Closing Date: May 31, 2023

Job Description:

The Maine State Ferry Service is seeking a Customer Service professional to work Intermittently in Rockland, Maine.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The primary role is to act as a Line Attendant assisting with managing vehicle line queues while working outdoors in all weather.
• Excellent Customer Service: Maintaining and promoting a calm, welcoming, and helpful atmosphere by being courteous and tactful while working effectively with the public and other employees.
• Selling tickets and collecting appropriate fares in accordance with published tariff for those using vessels or parking facilities of the Maine State Ferry Service (MSFS)
• Counting tickets sold and money collected during assigned shift, preparing shift activity/cash reports, preparing and maintaining records of monetary deposits and receipts.
• Providing schedules, fares, and other information to MSFS customers and the general public in person and via the telephone
• Cleaning/maintaining the interior/exterior of the terminal.
• Performing other duties as required or requested by Supervisors/MSFS Management.
• Training will be provided in security awareness, screening of vehicles, passengers, and operation of security/security communications equipment. Work involves weekends, holidays, and those hours necessary to cover for staff on leave.
• Perform other duties as required or requested by immediate supervisor.

Training will be provided in security awareness, screening of vehicles, passengers, and operation of security/security communications equipment. Work involves weekends, holidays, and those hours necessary to cover for staff on leave. Perform other duties as required or requested by immediate supervisor.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

A Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of the principles and practices of quality customer service to perform complex work in assisting the public on matters such as communication transmissions, employment, ferry, social, or public services; and 2) ability to use independent judgment in handling exceptions to established work assignments, priorities, and schedules. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Customer Representative Assistant I and Customer Representative Assistant II.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

• If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

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 ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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% for MSEA positions and 17.96% for Confidential positions, of employee’s 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.

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 differing 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 reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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