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Department of Labor
Job Class Code: 6514
Grade: 11 (Administrative Services)
Salary: $17.04 - $23.52/Hour
Location: Augusta, ME
Opening Date: June 17, 2026
Closing Date: July 2, 2026
Job Summary:
The Maine Department of Labor is now hiring for a Customer Service Representative Associate I for the Northern Kennebec Valley CareerCenter at Hinckley! This is your chance to join a team of hardworking professionals who support job seekers and businesses across Maine. If you enjoy working with the public and have an enthusiastic energy to make a difference by connecting individuals with employers and a positive approach in assisting individuals to gain the skillsets needed to be successful in the workforce, then this career is for you!
This position involves intensive customer service work and includes greeting customers both over the phone and in person, providing information about services, referral agencies, and other available resources, processing invoices, and ordering supplies. Excellent customer service is a must!
Primary Responsibilities:
• Correspond with the public over the phone, through email and in person to receive and/or provide information to customers and partners.
• Assess customer background, qualifications, and history to determine basic program match.
• Schedule and make referrals to community partners for services.
• Examine documents and other relevant information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities and confer with the supervisor/team to take action.
• Prepare worksheets, periodic reports and perform data entry.
• Establish computerized and/or manual filing systems.
• Post to, amend and/or update CareerCenter web and social media pages using established content and knowledge of modern office software.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to search for information.
- Ability to prepare worksheets and perform data entry.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Knowledge of community resources and service programs.
- Ability to stay current and understand, discusses, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, paperwork, and terminology.
- Ability to determine facts, detects errors and irregularities, and take appropriate action in accordance with established procedures.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions/recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
• Experience providing information and guidance in customer service settings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience using virtual communications platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom.
Contact Information: Questions about this position should be directed to: Susan.A.LeClair@maine.gov
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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 Fit – 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 ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor 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 ($395.72 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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 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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