EMISSION CONTROL TECHNICIAN 1 - Underfill

About the position

Emission Control Technicians perform a variety of inspection, investigation, and technical assistance activities to ensure compliance of state-licensed emission control stations and emission control inspectors with federal and State laws and regulations regarding vehicle emissions, and to assist and inform the public regarding the state's emission control program. Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. This position is primarily located in our Reno DMV Office within the Compliance Enforcement Division. The Incumbent will perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform at the Emissions Control Technician 2 Level.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relations and provide information to the public, licensees, and other agencies in a professional and courteous manner.
• Utilize an array of emission testing/diagnostic equipment when conducting compliance tests of light and heavy-duty vehicles, and record results.
• Maintain knowledge and expertise in gasoline and diesel automotive engine and emission system design/theory, and the cause and effect of vehicle exhaust emissions.
• Identify vehicle engines and the required emission devices and/or systems, and determine if they are in compliance with emission laws, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct field assignments to include compliance auditing of existing and prospective authorized emission stations, licensed emission inspectors, and approved emission testing equipment.
• Inspect vehicles for sale on licensed sales lots for emission compliance.
• Ride along in a marked police unit with a uniformed officer when roadside testing over-the-road diesel trucks for emission compliance.
• Process, evaluate, report, and disseminate public complaints.
• Assist in developing and updating procedures for tasks specific to the emission control section.
• Compile statistical reports and review licensee application paperwork.
• Maintain data of licensees and maintain equipment used within the emission control section and an inventory of related supplies.
• Conduct research, write reports of findings, and carry out project assignments related to the section.
• Prepare vehicles and documentation to implement covert audits of licensees.
• Testify as a witness for the Division in enforcement proceedings.
• Assist in the testing and approval of equipment and software related to the emissions program.

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• Ability to perform in a trainee capacity and acquire necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.