Calif. Smog Check Referee & Lead Technician

Foundation for California Community Colleges; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foundation for California Community Colleges seeks a BAR Smog Check Referee to provide specialized emissions testing and services under BAR guidance, on-site in California. This role requires expert diagnostics and the ability to clearly explain smog issues to customers, students, and staff.

Ideal candidates hold BAR EO inspections, ASE certifications, and a California driver’s license, with strong communication skills. Travel within California may be required to support program operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in vehicle smog inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.
• BAR EO Inspection and Repair EI licenses are required.
• ASE: A6, A8, and L1 certifications are needed.
• California Driver’s License required.
• ASE Master Technician certification a plus.
• Associates degree in Automotive Technology a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and testing of consumer vehicles for smog certification and communicates results to owners and staff.
• Responds to technical queries from consumers, industry, BAR, and stakeholders.
• Promotes the BAR Smog Check Referee Program and follows program policies and procedures.
• Maintains referee site workspace and safety standards, and addresses safety concerns.
• Maintains communication with Region Manager and other BAR sites and prepares reports.
• Submits recurring and other reports outlining complaints and resolutions.
• Leads training and supervision of Student Technicians and program staff.
• Builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suggests program improvements.

Skills

Smog check diagnostics

Emissions testing

Customer communication

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Office software

Virtual collaboration tools

Education

BAR EO Inspection and Repair EI licenses

ASE A6/A8/L1

CA Driver’s License

ASE Master Technician

Associates in Automotive Tech

Tools

Zoom/Teams/Docs/Sheets/SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Foundation for California Community Colleges seeks a BAR Smog Check Referee to provide specialized emissions testing and services under BAR guidance, on-site in California. This role requires expert diagnostics and the ability to clearly explain smog issues to customers, students, and staff.

Ideal candidates hold BAR EO inspections, ASE certifications, and a California driver’s license, with strong communication skills. Travel within California may be required to support program operations.