Senior Consumer Credit Examiner

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (and Boards)

Job Class Code: 0336
Grade: 24 (Professional/Technical)
Salary: $51,688.00 - $72,467.20/Annually

Location:
Gardiner, ME

Opening Date: September 18, 2026

Closing Date: October 4, 2026

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Writing examination reports.

Working with the Attorney General's office to prepare documents and testimony for administrative hearings.

Traveling out of state for training and examinations of larger companies

Experience in lending to consumers.

Knowledge of Maine and Federal lending laws.

Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.

Ability to plan and organize and analyze data.

One (1) year experience in the examination of credit agency policies and practices and a Bachelors Degree. Comparable work experience may be substituted for education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in mortgage lending, consumer finance, or any industry regulated by the Bureau (such as debt collection or money transmission). Preference is also extended to current or former state/federal employees with a background in regulatory compliance, auditing, or administrative law enforcement, as well as candidates with advanced computer or data analysis skills.

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 ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of 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 forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days 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 Maine Saves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

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