The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

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 possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The technician maintains relations and provides information to the public, licensees, and other agencies in a professional and courteous manner. Under the authority of NRS 239B.010.1(b), the DMV utilizes NRS 205.4605 - 205.810, NRS 293.504, NRS 293.5045, 6 CFR 37.45, 49 CFR 1572.103, and 49 CFR 384.228 as criteria to obtain a FBI fingerprint clearance check on current and prospective employees. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***

Incumbents will carry out administrative assignments including but not limited to: process, evaluate, report, and disseminate public complaints; assist in developing and updating procedures; conduct research and compile statistical reports; review licensee application paperwork; maintain data and inventory; maintain and assist in testing and approval of equipment and software; carry out project assignments; prepare vehicles and documentation for covert audits; and testify as a witness for the Division in enforcement proceedings. At a journeyman level, technicians will be able to utilize an array of emission testing/diagnostic equipment and record results. Maintain knowledge and expertise in identification of vehicle engines and required emission devices and/or systems; gasoline and diesel automotive engine and emission system design/theory, cause/effect of vehicle exhaust emissions; and compliance with emission laws, regulations, and policies. Conduct emission inspector training and field assignments including: Schedule and instruct 1G inspector training classes; administer and record results of written and practical exams; conduct remedial trainings and violator classes; assist in developing and updating training and testing materials; provide on the job training to new Emission Control Technicians; attend training as required to maintain license status; Compliance audits of existing and prospective authorized emission stations, licensed emission inspectors, and approved emission testing equipment; Emission compliance testing/inspection of vehicles for sale on licensed sales lots, or of over-the-road diesel trucks, as a ride-along in a marked police unit with a uniformed officer.

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: