EEO Specialist (Analyst II)

Job Description and Duties This position is eligible to telework up to one (1) day a week, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Excellence in the Business of Government! Come join a team that creates: • A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship. • A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes. • An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department. The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office within the Enterprise Planning and InClusiveness (EPIC) division is responsible for overseeing DGS's compliance with various federal and state civil rights laws and implementing regulations and executive orders pertaining to DGS employment and services. Under the general direction of the EEO Manager (Supervisor II), the incumbent is responsible for investigating discrimination and harassment complaints, formulating responses to charges filed against the department through external agencies, providing technical guidance to executive-level and senior management staff, and assisting with the administration and coordination of EEO program compliance requirements. This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. This position may require travel. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. The Department of General Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. If you’re interested in exploring additional job opportunities at DGS, please reach out to our recruitment team; we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov. Information about applying for a state job can be found here: Three Steps to a State Job. Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: Click here to take the survey! You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include employment dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. License and Certification numbers included on the STD 678 must include issue date and expiration date. Failure to indicate issue and expiration dates will result in disqualification. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute the STD 678 (State Application). Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) may be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. • Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of US course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. 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: • Knowledge of an EEO program• Experience conducting workplace investigations• Ability to grasp, breakdown, and explain complex information• Ability to stay organize and manage multiple assignments• Excellent writing skills• Great customer service Statement of Qualifications A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your application. The SOQ will serve as documentation of your ability to present written information clearly and concisely. The SOQ must be typed, double spaced, in Arial 12 pt. font, and be no more than two pages in length. Please notate “Statement of Qualifications”, the Job Control number, and your name in the upper right corner. A resume will not be accepted as an alternative to the SOQ. Applications submitted without an SOQ will not be considered. 1. Describe your approach and methodology for conducting an EEO investigation and include the steps you take to ensure the investigation is accurate and thorough. If you have never conducted an EEO investigation, provide an example of another type of investigation or scientific research, applying the same items mentioned above. 2. Describe the communication style or styles you use in the workplace. Provide specific examples demonstrating how you have applied each style in different situations, including your actions and the outcomes. Explain how these communication behaviors align with and support the duties outlined in the duty statement.