Technical Inspector I

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About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series™), three regional series, one local grassroots series, three international series and the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).

Job Description

The primary responsibility for this position is to inspect vehicles as procedures dictates to assure compliance with specified series guidelines for competitors. The other responsibilities include directing competitors in proper procedures for participating in race events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Primary responsibilities:        

  • Work with the team of technical inspectors to verify that the race vehicles are in compliance with NASCAR rules.
  • Work one or more assigned inspection station(s) for initial through post-race inspections.
  • Assist in pre and post work day operations to include assembly and disassembly of inspection equipment.
  • Competent use of standard technology such as keyboard, mouse, windows-type applications, etc.
  • Use the Mobile Inspection Application to capture all inspection infractions.
  • Maintain equipment to avoid damage and ensure that hardware is properly stored for use at future events.
  • Perform duties in a timely and authoritative manner while portraying a professional image.
  • Competent understanding of radio use, procedures and etiquette.
  • Attend meetings and educational seminars as requested.
  • Assist R&D personnel, as requested (i.e. Roamer arm help, or help with any race equipment that has been impounded for further evaluation).
  • Report any conflicts with teams or team members to your supervisor.
  • Assist with transportation of vehicles as requested.
  • Unload and load haulers as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Other responsibilities:

  • Assist with traffic control, crowd control and credential verification.
  • Handle issues appropriately in garage and pit areas.
  • Understand, communicate, and enforce The Company’s race procedure rules.
  • Successfully pass Pit Road Official Exam as administered.
  • Officiate race on pit road or in other locations using applicable technology.
  • Maintain proficiency in and knowledge of all pit road rules and penalties.
  • Implement / apply the appropriate pit road / practice / qualifying procedures /race procedures in a consistent, timely and professional manner.
  • Establish and maintain proper communications with the assigned crew chief(s) and / or Race Control as required.
  • Properly execute and confirm any directive from Race Control.
  • Display willingness and ability to learn new software programs created for race officiating.

Approximate travel 90%.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must be able to read a tape measure.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.