BAR Smog Check Referee

Foundation for California Community Colleges; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

CalPERS retirement program

Job summary

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is looking for a Smog Check Referee. This role, which requires being 100% In-Person in assigned locations within California, combines specialized smog check services with a focus on compliance and safety.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge and experience in emissions testing. You will engage with consumers, students, and other stakeholders, ensuring that inspections meet stringent standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in vehicle smog inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Knowledge of California state and local automobile regulations.
• Strong practical knowledge of BAR Smog Check Program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and testing of consumer vehicles for smog certification.
• Respond to technical queries from consumers and industry.
• Promote the mission of the Foundation through the BAR Smog Check Referee Program.
• Lead training and performance appraisal of Student Technicians.

Skills

Emissions testing

Automobile repair knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in automotive technology

Tools

BAR: EO Inspection and Repair EI licenses

ASE: A6, A8, and L1 Certifications

CA Driver's License

ASE Master Technician Certification

Job description

BAR Smog Check Referee

100% In-Person at assigned BAR Referee location; Must reside in California. Priority Work Locations: San Jose/Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

The Smog Check Referee 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 requires exceptional emissions testing, diagnosis, and repair technical knowledge and experience. Additionally, it requires someone with the ability to discuss smog check, 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.

Attributes for Success

• Ability to work on a fast-paced team and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of automobile repair and technology, including California state and local automobile regulations, laws, and codes.
• Strong practical knowledge of BAR Smog Check Program requirements and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships and communication between consumers, site staff, and program management.
• Ability to respond effectively to routine inquiries and complaints.
• Strong ability to maintain composure and professionalism at all times, including during high-pressure interactions with consumers.

We’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better. 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.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of three (3) + years of progressive experience in vehicle smog inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
• 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.

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

Budgeted Hourly Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00 Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

The Foundation for California Community Colleges is the official nonprofit partner to the California Community Colleges, the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation. Our work reaches all 116 California Community Colleges across 73 districts and is designed to help improve the student experience and expand pathways to economic and social mobility across California. More specifically, we exist to benefit: Students: We believe in ensuring students from all backgrounds succeed in reaching their goals and improving their lives and their communities; Community Colleges: We believe in lifting up the California Community College system as the greatest gateway to a better future; and Communities: We believe in the power of community colleges to help their communities thrive. Our projects and services seek to be at the forefront of innovation and excellence in higher education across five areas of impact: student success, workforce development, equity, community impact, and system support. To date, we’ve delivered hundreds of millions in grants, support, and cost savings to colleges and students to make this possible, with 85 cents of every dollar raised directly allocated to programs and services. We’re proud of our role in helping Californians build a better future for themselves and their families, but we know there’s more to be done. Join us.

Learn more about working at the Foundation > Read the Foundation's Double Impact Strategic Plan > Location

Location

The Foundation’s main headquarters are based in Sacramento, California, though we offer remote opportunities throughout the entire state. We aim to hire a workforce reflective of the California communities we serve.