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):
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Staff Service Manager l - The Staff Services Manager I (Supervisor) (SSM I) performs a variety of tasks under the direction of the District Administrator (Staff Services Manager II) with minimal oversight and substantial authority; may also take direction from the Assistant Deputy Director of Employment. The SSM I serves as a representative of the Department and must exercise good judgment in all interactions with the public by conducting themselves in an effective and professional manner. The SSM I functions as the lead in a supervisory capacity, coordinating and planning case processing in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Criminal History, Ralph Civil Rights Act, Unruh Civil Rights Act, Disabled Persons Act, Government Code 11135, State Contractors Human Trafficking, and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. | Enforcement - Employment Team 1 Office Locations: Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland, Riverside and Sacramento | August 1, 2025 | Duty Statement More Info: |
| Attorney IV shall consider Attorney III - At the Civil Rights Department (CRD), an Attorney IV independently performs work involving emerging areas of law, legal specialization, and the most complex, difficult, and sensitive assignments. The incumbent is an expert in the most complex areas of the law enforced by the Department. An Attorney IV does not supervise lower-level attorney staff but may act in a lead capacity. | Bakersfield/Sacramento/Fresno/Los Angeles/Oakland/Riverside | August 6, 2025 | Duty Statement More Info: |
| Attorney III (Limited Term) - 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. | Oakland/Sacramento/Los Angeles | August 7, 2025 | Duty Statement 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 (will consider Staff Services Analyst)opens in a new window - Associate Governmental Program Analyst (will consider Staff Services Analyst)opens in a new window. | Enforcement - Employment Team 1 Office Locations: Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland, Riverside and Sacramento | Until Filled | Duty Statement 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 (will consider Staff Services 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. | Enforcement - Employment Team 2 Office Locations: Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Oakland, Riverside and Sacramento | Until Filled | Duty Statement 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 Unit Office Locations: Los Angeles, Riverside, or Sacramento | Until Filled | Duty Statement 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
651 Bannon Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95811 - 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.
The Civil Rights Department does not have any internships or externships available at this time.