Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Why join CalHR?
The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) is the pillar of human resources management for all state employees. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 400 CalHR team members who serve as trusted advisors to our strategic partners and the public. If you are interested in providing exceptional human resource services and guidance, CalHR is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate professionals.  Get to know us more here!

This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

About this Role
Under the direction of the Equity and Accessibility Management Services Division, Services Manager II, Workforce Analytics and Accountability Branch, the Associate Governmental Program Analyst is independently responsible for monitoring statewide discrimination complaint activity and providing consultative support to departments in the implementation and improvement of Equal Employment Opportunity programs.

How to Apply
Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job . If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at CalHR, please reach out to our recruitment team at [email protected] . We’d love to hear from you!

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Career Development: CalHR provides continuous learning and training opportunities to support personal and professional growth, including two Professional Development Days per fiscal year. 
• Location: CalHR is centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento, with many dining and shopping options nearby. 
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is fostered through measures like telework and adjustable schedules, allowing personal and professional lives to thrive together. 
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity: A work culture that emphasizes a culture of diversity and inclusivity, offering tangible rewards and recognizing the intrinsic value of varied perspectives and collaboration. 
• Generous State Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off, defined benefit retirement program, commute program, employee wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts. 

This position provides hybrid telework opportunities, with employees required to work in-person at least two days per week. This is subject to change based on operational needs.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below. Applicants must number and include the full text of the SOQ items in their response. Please include specific examples of your education, training, and/or experience. SOQs should be limited to a maximum of two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1.Describe your experience working in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Civil Rights programs, including responsibilities related to investigations, compliance tracking and monitoring, and technical report writing.

2.Describe your experience a nalyzing data, including how you provided narrative analysis, made recommendations, and developed relevant performance measures.

3.Describe your experience with policy development and implementation. Include any procedures you helped create and any training you provided to support implementation.

4. What challenges may occur from working in a diverse environment? What actions can you take to minimize or eliminate the challenges?

Note:  Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please see our Work4CA guide.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience supporting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) or Civil Rights programs, including complaint tracking, compliance monitoring, or policy implementation
• Familiarity with cloud-based data or case management systems (such as Salesforce)
• Experience compiling and analyzing data for mandated legislative or compliance reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting, editing, and proofreading reports
• Ability to clearly communicate complex or technical information to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience delivering presentations or briefings to small or large groups
• Experience coordinating or conducting training
• Ability to recognize and appropriately escalate sensitive program or compliance issues
• Strong analytical skills to assess problems, evaluate options, and recommend effective solutions

Benefits

CalHR ensures that all state employees, retirees and their dependents have access to competitive, quality and affordable benefits.  Please visit our new Benefits website at   for more information!

CalHR employees are excluded from bargaining and are eligible to receive enhanced benefits, such as CoBen benefit allowance, employer paid life insurance, additional vacation/annual leave, and are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding.

Additional Application Information

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method for applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement.

• Electronic Submission: Application and any required applicable documents may be submitted electronically through CalCareers account. The application packages must be received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. 
• U.S Postal Service Mail: Application and any applicable required documents may be submitted by mail. The envelope must be postmarked before or on the final filing date as stated on the job vacancy announcement. 

Do not include confidential information such as social security numbers, date of birth, marital status, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP information.

Per CCR 249.3 we may fill additional positions from this recruitment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be included. Please see the Special Requirements section for instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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