Drivability and Emissions Technician - PSRS II
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Drivability and Emissions Technician - PSRS II
Salary
$76,104.00 - $95,136.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
FAA01594-01/26/26
Department
Department of Public Health & Environment
Opening Date
01/26/2026
Closing Date
2/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
15608 E 18th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
kayla.craveiro-lopes@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position will be onsite located at the Aurora Emissions Technical Center, 15608 E 18th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Be BOLD and make a real difference...
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college level courses including Master's degree programs
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, and a variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Description of Job
The Work Unit:
The Aurora Emissions Technical Center and High Altitude Lab (AEL) provides crucial technical assistance to the Mobile Sources Section of the Air Pollution Control Division. This unit plays a significant role in maintaining air quality by providing field support and technical assistance to the general public, affected businesses, and the Dept of Revenue for Colorado Air Quality Commission Regulations on gasoline and diesel motor vehicle inspection programs, alternative fuels, retrofit programs, and oxygenated fuels. The unit's high-altitude mass emission testing of motor vehicles is instrumental in collecting in-use vehicle emissions data for air quality modeling, the development and evaluation of mobile source emissions reduction strategies, and, in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency, the assessment of motor vehicle compliance with high-altitude emissions standards for recall purposes.
What you will be doing
AEL staff provide direct public assistance for technical support related to emissions failures and provide repair industry expertise for laboratory activities.
This position will perform vehicle mass emissions tests with production and laboratory-grade equipment and processes, including non-dispersive infrared, chemiluminescence, flame ionization, and gas chromatography analytical systems. They will review the resulting test data to identify and resolve automobile malfunctions. The position is also responsible for operating, calibrating, and troubleshooting specialized electronic and electromechanical equipment to meet unique test requirements. In doing so, they will establish and write procedures for operating the equipment effectively.
Job Duties:
Inspect, Diagnose, Document Vehicle Emissions Failures for Motorists
During technical evaluations, staff will diagnose and document conditions causing emissions failures. They will verify the nature of emissions failures on various vehicles, identify the root cause of one or more failures, and document a suggested corrective action.
Support technical evaluation and study vehicle intake.
This position answers questions from the repair industry and the general public about the Colorado emissions program. Tasks include both phone calls and walk-in contacts at the Aurora facility.
Inspect, Diagnose, Document, and Repair Study Vehicles
The position will inspect incoming research vehicles and determine acceptability for inclusion into research projects. They prepare vehicles for testing in accordance with the study protocol's guidance and requirements. The position analyzes and identifies root cause(s) of malfunctions that lead to elevated emissions in research vehicles. The position repairs and adjusts vehicles to manufacturer standards. The position maintains various datasets, including emissions test records and vehicle on-board scan data. They keep detailed notes on project vehicles and provide information and reports on research processes, repair procedures, and the final disposition of vehicles.
Participate in outreach and training.
The position coordinates with CDPHE campus staff and other tech centers to develop bulletins and updates for inspection stations and fleets. They assist in the planning, development and presentation of training seminars, including ""Tech Nights."" They present new repair concepts/theories that help test diagnose and bring into regulatory compliance, complex emissions failures. The position provides training and outreach activities for the public on vehicle inspection, diagnosis and repair procedures. Contribute to Mobile Sources brochures, newsletters and bulletins.
Investigate Motorists Complaints
Assist with the resolution of complaints filed by customers concerning AQCC Regulation 11, 12, and 20 requirements. Investigate and identify complaints filed against inspection stations by the customers, for subsequent enforcement action by Department of Revenue staff.
Other Duties as Assigned
Attends meetings, serves on task forces or teams, completes projects, and performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
The position maintains a clean work area and returns tools to secure storage at the end of the day.
The position has building opening and closing responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in a dealership or independent repair facility performing job duties as a drivability technician.
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in automotive diagnosis and repair equal to six (6) years
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to the minimum requirements, the successful candidate in this position will have the following experience:
Previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position (REQUIRED)
ASE Master Certification (A1-A8)
ASE L1 Certification
Bilingual English/Spanish
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
TRAVEL: 1-2 Times per month for training and team meetings at other tech centers, Campus events
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Colorado Driver's License
Appeal Rights: (Updated)
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.
For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .
Supplemental Information
A complete application packet must include:
Completed State of Colorado application.
COVER LETTER: describing how your professional experience aligns with the preferred qualifications of this position and what interests you in this position
Copy of ASE certification (Automotive Service Excellence) (Current or historical - screenshot okay) IF APPLICABLE
Answered supplemental questions.
If using education to qualify for this position a copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable) or diploma must be provided with application. (if either are unavailable please email the department contact for this posting, listed above)
If using work experience to qualify for this position, please provide an adequate description in the work experience section of the application. Do not write "see resume".
If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator atcdphe.humanresources@state.co.usor call 303-692-2060, option 5.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. As a condition of employment, are you willing and able to submit to a background check if offered the position?
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As a condition of employment, this position requires independent and/or team travel to and from work locations in the performance of job-related duties (most of the travel is conducted via a State vehicle). Do you accept this as a condition of employment?
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Do you possess and are you willing to maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License, as required by this position?
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