Automotive Program Representative

Job Posting:

Audits and Roadsides Inspector

Department of Consumer Affairs

JC-532678 -

JC-532678 - Audits and Roadsides Inspector

$5,873.00 - $8,008.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/5/2026

Under the general supervision of the Automotive Program (AP) Supervisor I, the Automotive Program Representative (APR) performs the full range of duties enforcing the laws and regulations of the Automotive Repair Act (ARA) and the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program. The incumbent is a member of the Audits and Inspections Branch and is responsible for conducting roadside emissions surveys, performing analyzer gas audits, and monitoring and providing statewide field support for roadsides operations, statewide audits, and government and business fleet inspections.

The incumbent will be required to travel frequently, with overnight stays throughout California.

Assignments may vary in complexity and responsibility appropriate to the incumbent's range level within the classification. Incumbents are expected to perform duties with increasing independence, complexity, and higher consequence of error.

Incumbents with experience in performing smog inspections are highly sought after and encouraged to apply.

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

The incumbent works 40 hours a week in a field environment primarily performing fleet agency and facility audits and inspections. Daily access to and use of a personal computer and telephone is essential. Sitting and standing requirements in the field are consistent with office work. In addition, the incumbent will spend approximately 85% of time per week in the field, which includes standing, sitting/driving and walking.

Driving is an essential function of this position. The incumbent is required to travel throughout an assigned geographical area by various methods of transportation. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual.

The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

• AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE

AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE $5,873.00 - $7,284.00A $6,445.00 - $8,008.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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