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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| Legal Secretary - Under the supervision of a Legal Support Manager, the incumbent will provide complex clerical and secretarial support to State and Federal civil litigations as well as administrative investigations. The incumbent will use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners/printers, mail equipment, and telephones to complete their job. The Legal Secretary should be familiar with common legal terminology and law office practices and understand the importance of deadlines and accurate calendaring. | Statewide | September 25, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Seasonal Clerk - Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of clerical functions for the Human Resources (HRO) Office. The Seasonal clerk provides quality office support to the HRO and duties. | Elk Grove | September 26, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) |
| This posting is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT. If you previously applied for this position, you do not need to re-apply. Information Technology Associate - Under general supervision of the Information Technology Supervisor I, the Information Technology Associate (ITA) is responsible for assisting with system support for multiple, highly complex CRD technology platforms. The ITA works in conjunction with the Information Technology Services Unit (ITSU) staff on programs and projects dealing with statewide applications, deployment and updates. | Los Angeles | September 29, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Associate Governmental Program Analyst - Under the direction of the CRD Chief Fiscal Officer, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) is responsible for more challenging and complex technical budget work associated with the development and management of the department’s annual budget and other related assignments for the CRD fiscal services unit. The AGPA may communicate with departmental staff at all levels, as well as staff of the Department of Finance. This position requires excellent written communication skills and Microsoft Excel experience, including the development and utilization of complex formulas and methodologies. The incumbent is expected to consistently exercise a high degree of initiative, responsibility, and independence in performing a heavy workload and meet short deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. | Elk Grove | October 6, 2023 | Duty Statement (PDF) More Info: |
| Information Technology Specialist II - Under general direction of the Information Technology Manager I, the Information Technology Specialist II (ITS II) functions as the Systems Architect over California Civil Rights Department’s (CRD) Information Technology Infrastructure and CRD’s Office 365 environment. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the most complex technology platforms and ensuring they interface with any external systems, including those located at State Controller’s Office, CalHR, and Department of Technology. The incumbent serves as the VMWare administrator, and Server and VXRail Administrator for all CRD servers and storage. The ITS II will also support CRD’s Azure environment, including but not limited to, Microsoft Azure Active Directory, MS Exchange, MS Azure (virtual servers, resource groups, virtual networks, etc.) and Intune. Assists with the management, planning and operations of CRD’s Microsoft/Office 365 environment. Serves as backup to the Network Administrator. | Statewide | October 13, 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. Application cutoff dates: November 10, 2023 January 10, 2024 March 10, 2024 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 | 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 - 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 posting is for Housing. 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.