Work at Civil Rights Department
The Civil Rights Department offers rewarding career opportunities. Becoming a member of the Department means that you are joining a family of dedicated, hardworking people responsible for protecting Californians from discrimination, hate violence, and human trafficking.
Current Openings
The CRD is recruiting for the following position(s):
| Description | Location | Final Filing Date | Additional Information |
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| CEA – Assistant Deputy Director - Civil Rights Department is seeking an Assistant Deputy Director to lead the Outreach and Education Unit of the Civil Rights Department (CRD or Department). This includes managing a team that strategically protects and advances civil rights in California through a variety of outreach and education activities, such as civil rights campaigns, live trainings, written guidance, collaborations with community groups, and innovative programs. The Assistant Deputy Director of Outreach and Education works under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Executive Programs Division. | Executive Programs/Outreach & Education - statewide | May 23, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) |
| Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Under direction from the Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), with specific full-level journey tasks, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) will act as a subject-matter generalist performing the more responsible, varied, complex, technical, analytical assignments and projects. The incumbent will provide analytical, consultative services and recommendations for improvements on various department-wide projects for the Human Resources Office (HRO) and Business Services Office (BSO), and Fiscal Services in the Administrative Services Division (Admin). The incumbent must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work independently to analyze and recommend solutions and/or improvements. The incumbent may act as a lead person and provide direction to others. | Statewide | May 24, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Staff Service Manager I - The nation’s largest state civil rights agency, Civil Rights Department, is seeking a Staff Services Manager I (Supervisory), working title: Legal Support Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our rapidly growing department and help protect your fellow Californians’ civil rights. Our Legal Support Managers are crucial members of our civil rights mission, providing mission critical litigation and investigative support. They work alongside passionate and dedicated attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and secretaries. CRD provides flexible hybrid telework opportunities, robust medical/dental/vision benefits, good work/life balance (all state holidays & flexible leave options), unique and impactful work, and the chance to develop your own team and processes. CRD’s Legal Support Managers work under the supervision of the Legal Manager and are responsible for support of CRD’s State and Federal civil litigations as well as government investigations. They supervise Legal Analysts, Legal Secretaries, and Senior Legal Typists. The incumbent will be issued a department laptop and smartphone in order to perform work remotely and onsite. Applicants should possess good interpersonal skills to supervise, train, and motivate team members of different experiences, skill levels, and backgrounds. Desirable qualities are: a problem solving/solution oriented approach, attention to fine details and deadlines, the ability to multi-task, and experience in civil litigation and law office practices. CRD employees are privy to high profile case information and should exercise discretion and sensitivity in handling work product and evidence. Successful passing of a one-year probationary period will grant permanent civil service status. | Elk Grove | May 27, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Under the direction of the BSO Procurement Manager, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for independently performing analytical business services-related tasks in a variety of functions, including the procurement of Information Technology (IT) and Non - IT Goods and Services as mandated within the State Administrative Manual (SAM), State Contracting Manuel (SCM), and all other policies, guidelines, and memorandums. | Elk Grove | May 28, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Under the direction of the BSO Procurement Manager, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for independently performing analytical business services-related tasks in a variety of functions, including the procurement of Information Technology (IT) and Non - IT Goods and Services as mandated within the State Administrative Manual (SAM), State Contracting Manuel (SCM), and all other policies, guidelines, and memorandums. | Elk Grove | May 31, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| This is a Limited Term position that may become Permanent/FT Attorney - Civil Rights Department is seeking an Attorney to work as a mediator and is expected to have a commanding understanding of the laws the Department enforces. Under supervision of the Assistant Chief Counsel of the Dispute Resolution Division, with some review and authority, the Attorney facilitates communications between complainants and respondents to discuss their dispute and reach a mutually agreeable resolution. | Dispute Resolution - statewide | June 6, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Attorney III - Under the general direction of an Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III supports the Legal Division’s affirmative civil rights enforcement work by representing the Department in litigation brought under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Ralph Civil Rights Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act, and other statutes in the Department’s jurisdiction, and by providing other legal support for the Legal Division’s operation. The Attorney III conducts their own litigation independently with minimal supervision from an Assistant Chief Counsel, as well as contributes significantly to the litigation of the Department’s larger cases working cooperatively with other attorneys of varying levels of seniority. | Statewide | June 15, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
This is a continuous, year long job posting with the following quarterly cutoff dates:
Associate Governmental Program Analyst (will consider SSA): Civil Rights Department is seeking an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) to provide professional, quality service and accurate information to the public by accepting, investigating, and resolving the more varied and complex complaints of housing discrimination, denial of services by a public accommodation, and acts of hate violence under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act. This is a full journey level position. | Enforcement/Housing – Elk Grove, LA or Riverside | July 15, 2024 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: Associate Governmental Program Analyst Exam or |
| This is a continuous, year long job posting with the following quarterly cutoff dates: January 15 April 15 July 15 October 15 Candidates must have eligibility and submit applications in each quarter by the cutoff date in order to be considered for that round of recruitment. Associate Governmental Program Analyst - The incumbent performs a variety of tasks under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) provides professional, quality service and accurate information to the public by accepting, investigating, and resolving the more varied and complex complaints of housing discrimination, denial of services by a public accommodation, and acts of hate violence under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act. This is a full journey level position. | Enforcement - Employment Team 1 | Until Filed | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| This is a continuous, year long job posting with the following quarterly cutoff dates: January 15 April 15 July 15 October 15 Candidates must have eligibility and submit applications in each quarter by the cutoff date in order to be considered for that round of recruitment. Associate Governmental Program Analyst - The incumbent performs a variety of tasks under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) provides professional, quality service and accurate information to the public by accepting, investigating, and resolving the more varied and complex complaints of housing discrimination, denial of services by a public accommodation, and acts of hate violence under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act. This is a full journey level position. | Enforcement - Housing | Until Filed | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| This is a continuous, year long job posting with the following quarterly cutoff dates: January 15 April 15 July 15 October 15 Candidates must have eligibility and submit applications in each quarter by the cutoff date in order to be considered for that round of recruitment. Associate Governmental Program Analyst - The incumbent performs a variety of tasks under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I. The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) provides professional, quality service and accurate information to the public by accepting, investigating, and resolving the more varied and complex complaints of housing discrimination, denial of services by a public accommodation, and acts of hate violence under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act and the Unruh Civil Rights Act. This is a full journey level position. | Enforcement -Employment Team 2 | Until Filed | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
How to Apply
To compete for a job opening at CRD, new candidates need to take the following steps:
- Identify classifications for which you are qualified, take and pass an examination and be reachable on a current employment eligibility list.
- Once your examination status is secure, identify and apply for vacant positions within that classification at CRD, following all instructions outline in the job posting, including State of California Application Form (STD 678), resume, statement of qualifications, etc., as requested.
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Submit your application either online by creating an online CalHR profile (https://jobs.ca.gov), or by mailing your materials to:
Civil Rights Department
Attn: Human Resources Office
2218 Kausen Drive, Suite 100
Elk Grove, CA 95758 - The most qualified candidates will be interviewed in one of our State offices by CRD staff. Final filing dates may be extended or positions re-advertised if vacancies are not filled.
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Current Examinations
Examinations Open to the Public and State Employees
Promotional exams are open to current or former CRD employees only. If you are a former employee and you need to confirm eligibility, please email the Human Resources office. You must apply on or before the final filing date.
Promotional Examinations
Promotional exams are open to current or former CRD employees only. If you are a former employee and you need to confirm eligibility, please email the Human Resources office. You must apply on or before the final filing date.
| Exam Bulletins by Job Classification | Type of Exam | Final Filing Date | Classification Description |
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Student Internship and Externship Programs
It is the policy and practice of the Civil Rights Department to provide educational and experiential opportunities to student interns and externs, and to appropriately recruit for, train, and evaluate all such students. To learn more about the Department’s internship and externship program and policies, please see the CRD Student Internship and Externship Program Guide.