Job Description

Job Description and Duties

If you are interested in joining a team that values teamwork, collaboration, learning and developing new skills, and helping others…then the Department of State Hospitals Office of Human Rights (OHR) has the job for you! OHR is seeking a candidate to join our team as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator for the Department of State Hospitals' statewide EEO program. We are looking for a motivated individual who has strong writing skills and is ready to learn more about the EEO field and conducting investigations.

The Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) functions under direction of the Staff Services Manager I in OHR. The AGPA serves as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator for the Department of State Hospitals’ statewide EEO program. Under direction of the Staff Services Manager I, the primary responsibilities of the AGPA include conducting EEO investigations; responding to EEO complaints filed with external agencies, such as the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); participating in various OHR workgroups; and providing EEO related training to employees, managers and supervisors.

***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11 floor high rise building.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management.
• The incumbent may also be required to travel throughout California (to the five state hospitals and Hospital Police Officer Academy) as needed, with prior notice.

Special Requirements

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678).  This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. 

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

• Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. or

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of how your education, experience and training qualify you for this position. The SOQ should clearly address each of the questions listed below and be Arial, 12-point font and no more than 2 pages total. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to the questions asked), may be disqualified.

1. Explain your interest in working for the Office of Human Rights in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
2. Explain how your education and work experience aligns with and qualifies you to perform the functions of an EEO Investigator.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

  Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience, must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

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