Civil Rights Programs Manager (Supervisor II)

Job Description and Duties The Civil Rights Office is seeking a motivated and experienced leader to serve as the Civil Rights Programs Manager. Under the general direction of the Civil Rights Officer, the incumbent will supervise the operations of the Civil Rights Office and provide leadership, guidance, and support to professional staff. The Civil Rights Programs Manager will oversee the Department’s Civil Rights complaint and investigation process, assign and monitor investigative work, review investigative reports for quality and consistency, and conduct complex and sensitive EEO, Civil Rights, workplace harassment and bullying prevention, and workplace violence prevention investigations. The incumbent will mentor staff, monitor workloads and case timelines, and help develop consistent investigative practices and procedures. The position will also assist with the administration of departmentwide Civil Rights programs, including Reasonable Accommodation, Language Access, Bilingual Services, the Disability Advisory Committee, Upward Mobility Program, and LEAP. The incumbent will work closely with the Civil Rights Officer to identify program needs, improve processes, develop policies and procedures, and support the continued growth and effectiveness of the Civil Rights Office. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR. This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. Link to Supervisor II Exam: CalCareers This position is a 12-month Limited Term (LT) and may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent. During this 12-month Limited Term assignment, you will receive full health, dental, and vision benefits! You will also earn State Service and accrue monthly leave credits. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements The selected candidate may be required to provide transcripts (may be unofficial). 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 supervising, leading, or providing technical direction to professional staff.• Experience conducting, overseeing, or reviewing EEO, Civil Rights, or other workplace investigations.• Knowledge of EEO and Civil Rights laws, regulations, policies, and investigative practices.• Experience working with or managing Civil Rights, EEO, Reasonable Accommodation, or related workplace programs.• Experience reviewing investigative reports and other written work for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and quality.• Ability to manage multiple priorities, workloads, and sensitive matters while meeting established timelines.• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, executives, and other stakeholders.• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information appropriately.