Automotive Program Representative

About the role

The Automotive Program Representative (APR) performs a full range of laboratory, office, and field duties related to the regulation of the automotive repair industry. Responsibilities include forensic vehicle documentation, acting as a technical resource person, and transporting undercover vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and preserves evidence, prepares detailed forensic documentation reports that may lead to disciplinary actions, and provides testimony describing BAR findings in administrative, civil, and/or criminal proceedings.
• Determines that components and vehicle systems are functioning within manufacturer's specifications.
• Research technical specifications and testing procedures contained in various manufacturers' technical resources.
• Drives a transporter and delivers the undercover vehicle during the investigation process which includes loading and unloading vehicles.
• Performs post investigation inspection and documents the results of the inspection and prepares a report.
• Provides expert court testimony as an expert witness for Bureau Investigations.
• Maintains the undercover vehicle fleet.

Requirements

Under the general supervision of the Automotive Program (AP) Supervisor I, the APR performs a full range of laboratory, office, and field duties related to the regulation of the automotive repair industry. Assignments may vary in complexity and responsibility appropriate to the incumbent's skill and range level within the classification.

Qualifications

The APR must have technical knowledge of automotive repair practices and the ability to interpret and apply complex laws, policies, and procedures to protect California consumers from substandard, fraudulent, and unsafe automotive repair practices and promote compliance within the automotive repair industry.

Skills

The APR must possess the following skills:

• Knowledge of equipment and methods used in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment.
• Ability to operate tools used in automotive repair, inspect automotive equipment, purchase parts and materials, keep accurate records of inventory, reconcile and make reports, follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, work efficiently, report to work on time, maintain consistent, regular attendance, work under changing priorities or deadlines, look and act in a professional manner, and exhibit courteous behavior toward coworkers at all times.
• Ability to analyze information and make decisions in a competent and timely manner.
• Ability to ask effective questions, evaluate information, apply guidelines and procedures, and make accurate and timely decisions.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maximize utilization of computers to accomplish daily tasks.
• Positive attitude and highly motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $5,873.00 - $8,008.00 per month.

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned in the job posting.