In-Person at assigned BAR Referee location; Must reside in California
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Since 2004 The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) has partnered with Foundation for California Community Colleges to administer the Smog Check Referee Program, which provides specialized Smog Check and other services to California community members. Referees perform functions and services as directed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), services that industry is not authorized to perform. This position is full time with a generous benefit package including: 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation, 11 Paid Holidays, Variety of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Up to 13 Paid Sick Days, CalPERS Retirement Program, and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings, CalPERS retirement program Tuition reimbursement, and the Foundation is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.
This position requires exceptional emissions testing, diagnosis, and repair technical knowledge and experience. Additionally, it requires someone with the ability to discuss smog check, and smog check failure and diagnostics, accurately and confidently with consumers, students, BAR staff, and industry.
A Referee must be able to effectively perform all aspects of the position while remaining calm and composed and be a professional Subject Matter Expert even in the most difficult, high-pressure situations.
What You’ll Do:
- Performs inspections and testing of consumer vehicles for smog certification, verifies compliance of smog check laws and regulations, performs other inspections and tests as needed, and disseminates test results and information to vehicle owners, other staff, and program management as required.
- Responds to technical queries from consumers, industry, BAR, and other program stakeholders.
- Promotes the mission of the Foundation through the BAR Smog Check Referee Program and maintains a strong understanding of all of the policies, practices, and procedures regarding the program.
- Maintains Referee site (and remote) workspace and equipment. Maintains and promotes a safe and incident free work environment, provides safety information to staff, consumers, and students, and quickly responds to safety concerns.
- Maintains communication with Region Manager and other BAR referee sites by establishing and maintaining rapport with program employees, attending meetings, and preparing/distributing relevant information and necessary reports.
- Submits recurring and other reports to Region Manager outlining any complaints received and the resolution of each complaint.
- Leads/directs the training, development, performance appraisal and work assignments of BAR Referee site Student Technicians and other program staff.
Education, Experience, and Desired Skill Set
- Minimum of three (3) + years of progressive experience in vehicle smog inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
- Knowledge of current principles and practices of automobile repair and technology, including California state and local automobile regulations, laws, and codes.
- BAR: EO Inspection and Repair EI licenses.
- ASE: A6, A8, and L1 Certifications.
- CA Driver’s License.
- ASE Master Technician Certification a plus.
- Associate degree in automotive technology a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Skills in interpersonal relationships and communication between consumers, site staff, and program management.
For more information, please contact the numbers below or apply using the link below.
Text: 916-538-1539
Phone: 916-283-7663
To request the full job description please email
To apply, please go to our Careers page at https://foundationccc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/fccc-careers
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Loan repayment program
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
- EO License (Required)
- EI License (Required)
- A6 Certification or Alternative (Required)
- A8 Certification or Alternative (Required)
- L1 Certification or Alternative (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
