Inspection Assistant, BAR (LA Trade Tech College)

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Smog Check Referee program was created to improve the smog check process and help reduce air pollution for all Californians. Referee centers are state-contracted emissions test facilities that provide a wide array of resources for California motorists, including specialized services other smog stations are not authorized to perform.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges (Foundation) is contracted by BAR to manage the Smog Check Referee program at 31 Community College campuses. In addition to a wide array of services for consumers, Referee centers offer valuable career training opportunities for California Community College students.

What You’ll Do

The Inspection Assistant position is intended to strengthen and expand the skills of students that have recently completed their training and obtained their smog check and/or repair licenses. The Inspection Assistant is responsible for performing emissions, OBD compliance and other specialized inspections, typically in high volume areas of the state. The position may also entail assisting Referee staff and management in Smog Check Referee and other duties as assigned. Assistants may be required to work alternative hours and days, at various established and remote locations using portable equipment. The Inspection Assistant position is a temporary, limited-term position for 1 year.

• Perform inspections and testing of vehicles for emissions and other compliance verification and communicate inspection results and information to vehicle owners and program management.
• Promote the mission of the Foundation through the Bureau of Automotive Repair’s (BAR) Smog Check Referee Program and maintain a strong understanding of policies & procedures as well as practices regarding the program.
• Maintain a calm, helping, and professional demeanor at all times when interacting with consumers, regardless of whether they do not maintain such standards.
• Maintain communication with Regional Manager and other Referee sites by establishing and maintaining rapport with staff and students, attending meetings, and preparing and distributing necessary reports.
• Reply to various technical questions from consumers.

Attributes for Success

• Relevant AA/AS, equivalent work experience, or a combination of both.

• Minimum of 1 + year(s) of related work experience.

• BAR EO Inspector license.

• Some experience performing vehicle smog inspections preferred, but not required.

• Knowledge of current principles and practices of automobile repair and technology, including California state and local automotive repair policies and codes, and BAR smog check procedures.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and system maintenance applications.

• Strong initiative and ability to learn quickly.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Inspection Assistants cannot work for or have any financial interest in a smog test or repair station while employed with Foundation.

• Our work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions

• Innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals

• FoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency

• Team members are hired for their expertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more

• We have a commitment to professional development and an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall

What we Offer

FoundationCCC is fully committed to a “remote-first” philosophy, and recruits and hires talent across the state in fully remote positions, where virtual work is possible. Our headquarters are located in Downtown Sacramento, just blocks from California’s State Capitol.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, generous PTO, holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Wellness offerings
• CalPERS retirement program and optional 403(b) and 457 Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range:

Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.