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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| 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 (AGPA)/Staff Services Analyst (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 employment and 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 - Statewide | Until Filled | 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 (AGPA)/Staff Services Analyst (SSA) - 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. | Statewide - Enforcement Team 2 | Until Filled | 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 (AGPA)/Staff Services Analyst (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 or Los Angeles | Until Filled | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Staff Services Manager I (Supervisory) - Civil Rights Department is seeking a Staff Services Manager I to perform a variety of tasks with minimal oversight and substantial authority. The Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) functions as the lead in a supervisory capacity, coordinating and planning case processing. | Enforcement/Housing – Elk Grove or Los Angeles | October 6, 2022 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Assistant Chief Counsel - Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel supervises the work of attorneys and carries a caseload of the most sensitive and complex legal work including assignments involving cases of the highest degree of difficulty. | Los Angeles | October 6, 2022 | Duty Statement (PDF) Exam Available: |
| Assistant Chief Counsel - Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel supervises the work of attorneys and carries a caseload of the most sensitive and complex legal work including assignments involving cases of the highest degree of difficulty. | Elk Grove, Los Angeles, or Oakland | October 12, 2022 | Duty Statement (PDF) Exam Available: |
| CEA-Deputy Chief Counsel - Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief Counsel of the Civil Rights Department (CRD or Department), the Deputy Chief Counsel (DCC) supports the Chief Counsel in direction, oversight, and administration and sets policies and procedures of the Legal Division. The DCC serves as a civil rights expert and legal advisor to the Chief Counsel; assists in supervising the work of Assistant Chief Counsels; provides guidance as needed to supervisors, attorneys, investigators, and support staff; creates and supports a work environment consistent with the Department’s core values and civil rights mission; and performs other duties as directed by the Chief Counsel. | Elk Grove, Los Angeles, or Oakland | October 14, 2022 | Duty Statement (PDF) |
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:
Department of Fair Employment and Housing
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 |
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.