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Referees perform functions and services as directed by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), services that industry is not authorized to perform.\nThis 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.\nA 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.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPerforms 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.\nResponds to technical queries from consumers, industry, BAR, and other program stakeholders.\nPromotes 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.\nMaintains 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.\nMaintains 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.\nSubmits recurring and other reports to Region Manager outlining any complaints received and the resolution of\neach complaint.\nLeads/directs the training, development, performance appraisal and work assignments of BAR Referee site Student Technicians and other program staff.\nAttributes for Success\nAbility to work on a fast-paced team and build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\nKnowledge of current principles and practices of automobile repair and technology, including California state and local automobile regulations, laws, and codes.\nStrong practical knowledge of BAR Smog Check Program requirements and procedures.\nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nSkills in interpersonal relationships and communication between consumers, site staff, and program management.\nAbility to respond effectively to routine inquiries and complaints.\nStrong ability to maintain composure and professionalism at all times, including during high-pressure interactions with consumers.\nWe’re recruiting for mission-driven, passionate, equity-minded individuals with a strong desire to impact and change people’s lives for the better\nOur work holds great weight and responsibility, and the opportunity to impact the lives of millions.\nInnovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship are encouraged as employees work to achieve organizational goals.\nFoundationCCC blends the impact of a non-profit, the culture of an entrepreneurial start-up, and the scale of a state agency.\nTeam members are hired for theirexpertise in niche areas across our areas of impact and higher education overall, and for their knowledge of business, philanthropy, technology, communications, and more.\nWe have a commitment to professional development and an emphasis on shared leadership, to ensure growth for employees and the organization overall.\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum of three (3) + years of progressive experience in vehicle smog inspections, diagnostics, and repairs.\nBAR: EO Inspection and Repair EI licenses.\nASE: A6, A8, and L1 Certifications.\nCA Driver’s License.\nASE Master Technician Certification a plus.\nAssociate degree in automotive technology a plus.\nWhat we Offer\nFoundationCCC 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. 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