Emission Control Technician 1 - Underfill

State of Nevada•Reno, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry-level position in the Emission Control Technician series, located in the Reno DMV Office within the Compliance Enforcement Division. Under close supervision, the incumbent trains to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform at the Emissions Control Technician 2 level. The role involves inspection, investigation, and technical assistance to ensure that state-licensed emission control stations and inspectors comply with federal and State vehicle-emissions laws and regulations, while assisting and informing the public about the State’s emission control program. Advancement to the next level may occur after meeting minimum qualifications and demonstrating satisfactory performance, subject to approval by the appointing authority. The technician conducts compliance inspections and emissions tests on light- and heavy-duty vehicles, audits authorized and prospective emission stations and inspectors, inspects vehicles for sale and vehicles involved in disputes, and performs roadside testing of heavy-duty diesel vehicles while accompanying a uniformed law-enforcement officer. The role also includes public and licensee assistance, complaint evaluation, waiver and exemption reviews, equipment maintenance, training and recertification activities, administrative work, and testimony in enforcement proceedings. The position requires direct public contact and use of emissions testing and diagnostic equipment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Current and prospective employees are subject to an FBI fingerprint clearance check under the cited Nevada and federal statutes and regulations.

Requirements

An Associate of Arts degree in automotive technology and one year of current journey-level mechanic experience at a licensed facility; or two years of such experience; or the three Automotive Service Excellence certificates in Engine Performance, Advanced Engine Performance, and Engine Repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Direct public contact experience.
Working knowledge of vehicle-emissions system components and devices.
Working knowledge of automobile engine operation, particularly fuel and exhaust systems.
Working knowledge of automotive-shop tools and equipment used to test engine operation.
Working knowledge of basic automotive repair procedures.
Ability to independently operate tools and equipment used to diagnose and identify vehicle-emissions system problems.
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate regulatory requirements to licensee applicants.
Ability to evaluate vehicles for compliance with emissions regulations and identify deficiencies.
Ability to independently research and apply specifications from automotive technical manuals for a wide variety of vehicles.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Successful FBI fingerprint clearance check, as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site inspections and audits of licensed emission control stations and inspectors, including checking analyzer accuracy, required documentation, licenses, and compliance; provide remedial training and place stations out of service when violations are found.
Conduct pre-licensing audits of emission control stations and document results for supervisory review.
Conduct covert audits, including preparing and documenting vehicles, briefing covert drivers, performing emissions tests, and conducting surveillance of suspected violators.
Accompany law-enforcement officers on roadside emissions tests of heavy-duty diesel vehicles; explain procedures, inspect vehicles, perform snap-idle opacity tests, document results, report safety hazards, and verify repairs.
Perform emissions tests in the department’s emissions control lab for motorists challenging station results; inspect vehicles for test safety, emissions, smoke, and tampered or missing devices, and explain results.
Inspect alternate-fuel vehicles to verify required fuel-system modifications and complete exemption forms.
Evaluate waiver requests for vehicles that cannot meet State emissions requirements; review repair documentation, inspect vehicles, and issue or deny waiver documents.
Inspect vehicles involved in emissions warranty disputes or sold with missing or tampered emissions devices; research device applications, document findings, inform buyers and sellers, advise on regulations, and help mediate disputes.
Evaluate complaints concerning licensed stations, inspectors, dealerships, or private individuals; inspect and document vehicles, prepare findings for the Supervising Emission Control Officer, and assist with mediation.
Inspect vehicles with alleged illegal engine replacements; locate VIN and engine numbers, prepare inspection reports, and approve compliant replacements and modifications by issuing approval forms.
Maintain and service emissions laboratory equipment, including the vehicle hoist and equipment for testing light- and heavy-duty vehicles.
Review and recommend training materials and course outlines; obtain vehicles for hands-on training, schedule and conduct inspector classes, administer written and practical analyzer tests, review results, and assist successful applicants with licensing procedures.
Provide testimony at administrative and court proceedings as requested.
Respond to inquiries from the public, licensees, and other governmental agencies; attend meetings and public events as a department representative and, when assigned, prepare public relations materials.
Use a hydraulic hoist to lift vehicles during inspections and a dynamometer for simulated-load testing of diesel vehicles.
Carry out administrative assignments, including processing complaints, updating procedures, compiling statistics, reviewing applications, maintaining licensee data and inventories, conducting research, preparing reports, supporting projects, preparing covert-audit vehicles and documentation, and assisting with testing and approval of emissions-program equipment and software.
Perform related duties as assigned.