Automotive Air Pollution Control Technician/Auditor I at Weber County

Date: 10 hours ago
City: Ogden, UT
Salary: $26.49 - $27.81 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

WAGE: $26.49 - $27.81 DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Weber-Morgan Health Department

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

Job Overview

Under the general direction of an Environmental Health Program Manager, conducts tests of vehicles and other Air Pollution Sources and enforces compliance with Air Pollution Laws and Regulations.

Essential Functions

Prepares test equipment, determines testing strategy to be used, performs the test, records information and findings, and ensures the legal integrity of the test by following prescribed procedures and using authorized equipment and forms.

Evaluates inspection results and discusses results with mechanic, garage owners, automobile dealers, businesses, industry, contractors and other responsible persons and recommends corrective action to be taken to ensure recognition of violations and compliance to be obtained.

Conducts inspections and surveys of vehicle I/M testing stations, vehicles and other air pollution sources for the purpose of determining compliance to air pollution laws by observing and recording conditions using forms, equipment and proper inspection procedures.

Issues notices and orders, prepares court complaints and follows through with legal counsel using standard forms, letters and prescribed legal procedures.

Attends and participates in meetings, seminars, on-the-job training and other assigned activities to improve knowledge and proficiency in performing work and improve the understanding of others.

Receives complaints, answers citizen inquiries and distributes educational and other air pollution information to the public for the purpose of handling problems, clarifying program requirements and educating others using standard forms, regulations and authoritative documents.

Contacts, coordinates and cooperates with those in other departments, agencies and municipalities as directed by the bureau director or supervisor to implementing specific tasks and assignments.

Assists in planning air pollution control program activities and motivates the planning and decision making processes by communicating ideas and information and encouraging implementation of proposed recommendations.

Reviews applications for testing station, plans, licenses, referrals and other document to determine compliance with laws by using check lists, conducting on-site inspections, and by gathering other pertinent information, and makes recommendation for approval or denial to these supervisor or bureau director.

Maintains and keeps records, collects, computes, analyzes and evaluates data, prepares reports, and conducts studies for the purpose of giving direction and evaluating program activities using require forms, formats, and following prescribed policies.

Assists in the training and recertification of I/M technicians in a one on one setting. Provides instruction and technical expertise to technicians and stations as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education/Experience

Education: Graduation from accredited college or vocational training center with a two (2) year Automotive Technologist Degree or certificate.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time employment in a related field.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

Knowledge: Knowledge of sources and control of air pollution. Vehicles and vehicle emission control systems. Principles of meteorology. Principles of administration. Legal enforcement procedures and practices. Epidemiology and communicable disease control as they relate to the field of environmental health. Principles, methods and techniques of conducting field and/or other special investigations in scientific research environmental monitoring.

Skills: Mechanical skills - specific understanding of vehicle emission control systems; effective public relations; report writing and preparation.

Abilities: Apply effectively general principles to specific conditions. Express ideas clearly, concisely, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public, and with private groups and individuals. Act independently as appropriate.

Special Qualifications

Ability to communicate in more than one language preferred.

Must possess or be able to possess a valid Utah Driver's license and have a good driving record.

Applicants who are selected for employment with Weber County will be required to submit an up-to-date copy of their Motor Vehicle Record from the Utah State License Division prior to starting work.

May be required to have a vehicle available for work; must be physically capable of moving about automotive service station work sites and under adverse field conditions.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to: stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear and smell.

The employee must occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

About Us

Founded in 1850, Weber County occupies a stretch of the Wasatch Front, part of the eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake, and much of the rugged Wasatch Mountains.

The Weber Center is located at 2380 Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401

Contact the Human Resource Department with any questions at 801-399-8623 or by email at [email protected]

https://www.webercountyutah.gov/

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