Enforcement Investigator

Automotive Program Representative

Are you interested in automotive repair? Are you passionate about protecting consumers? Want to help keep California air cleaner? BAR's Enforcement Field Offices are hiring! Join our team! Find out what we do, and how you can be a part of something great here:

Under the general supervision of the Automotive Program (AP) Supervisor I, the Automotive Program Representative (APR) performs a full range of field and office duties related to the regulation of the automotive repair industry. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, investigating consumer complaints, conducting inspections and audits of automotive repair facilities, and ensuring compliance with the Automotive Repair Act (ARA) and related laws and regulations.

The APR collects, analyzes, and preserves evidence, prepares detailed investigative reports that may lead to disciplinary actions, and may provide testimony describing BAR findings in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings, including small claims court. This position requires technical knowledge of automotive repair practices and the ability to interpret and apply complex laws, policies, and procedures to protect California consumers from fraudulent and unsafe automotive practices and promote compliance within the automotive repair industry.

Assignments may vary in complexity and responsibility appropriate to the incumbent's skill and range level within the classification. As an incumbent gains experience, they are expected to perform duties with increasing independence, complexity, and higher consequence of error. This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. The cutoff dates will be:
August 17, 2026 September 16, 2026 October 16, 2026 November 16, 2026 December 16, 2026
* Please refer to the "Application Instructions" and "Additional Information" for instructions on how to apply.
* Incumbents with experience in the following area of expertise are highly sought after and encouraged to apply:

• Automotive Systems Diagnosis and Repair Motor
• Vehicle Emissions Controls Testing and Repair
• Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing.

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. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:

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Once you find the job you want, we need to learn more about you. We will evaluate your education, experience, abilities, and knowledge through an assessment. The assessment process can take many forms, including an interview or exam, depending on the job. You can take the Automotive Program Representative Exam at any time:

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