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):
| Classification | Location | Final Filing Date | Description |
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| FEH Consultant III (Specialist) - Civil Rights Department is seeking a Fair Employment and Housing (FEH) Consultant III to serve as a non-supervisory technical specialist by independently overseeing the reporting functions to federal partners, stakeholders and the public. Assist in the development of policy changes and completes special projects. Investigates and resolves employment, housing, and public access discrimination complaints under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and other civil rights statues enforced by the Civil Rights Department. | Enforcement/Team 1 – Statewide | May 31, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| This posting is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT. If you previously applied for this position, you do not need to re-apply. IT Specialist I - Civil Rights Department is seeking an IT Specialist I to be responsible for following agile and secure coding practices in the design, development, maintenance, and support of the department’s applications, running primarily on Salesforce and Microsoft SharePoint Government Cloud environments. You will support the division’s business hours, and your work schedule may be subject to change based on the division’s business and operational needs which occasionally includes off-hours and on-call support. You will represent the Division in various activities including divisional and departmental meetings. The services you provide will encompass the IT domain of Software Engineering. | Information Technology - Statewide | June 5, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| This is a Limited Term position, pending budget approval and may become Permanent/Full-time Assistant Chief Counsel - Civil Rights Department is seeking an Assistant Chief Counsel to supervise the work of attorneys and conduct the most complex, difficult, and sensitive legislative and regulatory work of the department. | Executive Programs/Legislative & Regulatory – Elk Grove, LA or Oakland | June 5, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Staff Services Manager I (Supervisory) - Civil Rights Department is seeking a Staff Services Manager I to serve as the supervisor of the Appeals & Reporting Section. The incumbent efficiently handles and decides the more complex appeals, provides general program assistance, and divisional leadership. The incumbent must exercise good judgment in all interactions with external stakeholders as well as with internal executives, managers, and staff. The incumbent must be proactive, act independently, conduct themselves in an effective and professional manner, and ensure that staff in the Appeals & Reporting Section have necessary information, training, and tools. | Executive Programs/QARU, Appeals & Reporting unit – Elk Grove, LA or Riverside | June 9, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Spanish bilingual required Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) - Civil Rights Department is seeking a Staff Services Manager II to lead the Outreach and Education unit’s in-person engagement team and help develop and guide the unit’s in-person education and outreach efforts. The incumbent must be fluent (written and oral) in Spanish, and will utilize Spanish and English (both written and oral) to perform job duties. The incumbent represents the department externally, presenting in Spanish and English to a variety of audiences and stakeholders about the work of the Civil Rights Department (CRD) and California civil rights law, and generally assists in daily activities of the Outreach and Education unit. The incumbent works closely with community organizations and other governmental entities to establish effective partnerships and provide outreach and education to Spanish speaking and other individuals and communities across California. | Executive Programs/Outreach & Education – statewide | June 15, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Sr. FEH Counsel (may consider FEH Counsel) - Civil Rights Department is seeking a Sr. FEH Counsel to work as a mediator with broad discretion, prudence, and independence and with minimum supervision, and is expected to have a commanding understanding of the laws the Department enforces. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of the Dispute Resolution Division, with minimal review and substantial authority, a Senior FEH Counsel (Specialist) facilitates communications between complainants and respondents to discuss their dispute and reach a mutually agreeable resolution. | Dispute Resolution - Statewide | Until Filed | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| This is a Limited Term position that may be extended to 24 months. Application cutoff dates: March 31, 2023 April, 30, 2023 May 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 Sr. FEH Counsel (may consider FEH Counsel) - Civil Rights Department is seeking a Sr. FEH Counsel to work as a mediator with broad discretion, prudence, and independence and with minimum supervision, and is expected to have a commanding understanding of the laws the Department enforces. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of the Dispute Resolution Division, with minimal review and substantial authority, a Senior FEH Counsel (Specialist) facilitates communications between complainants and respondents to discuss their dispute and reach a mutually agreeable resolution. | Dispute Resolution - Statewide | 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.