Civil Rights Programs Manager Job at Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento County, CA

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  • Department of Fish and Wildlife
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

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:

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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:

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 .

Working Conditions

This position is primarily performed in an office environment. Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, conduct investigations, or participate in training.

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.

Benefits

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

Filing Instructions

You must reference Position Number 565-004-4801-905 and RPA Number E-CRO 26-002in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for Which You Are Applying section of the State Application Form (Std. Form 678). Applications that do not list the Position Number and RPA Number may not be considered.

It is recommended that Application Packages be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at  .  If applications are mailed, we recommend applications are sent certified mail as we are unable to verify receipt.

Applications that do not follow the Filing Instructions may not be considered.

This advertisement may be used to fill additional vacancies for this JC.

All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

Applicants must submit a complete and accurate application package, free from spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

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.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see below for SOQ instructions. Failure to include the SOQ will result in an incomplete application submission.

    The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, in Arial 12 pt. font, and be no more than two pages in length. Please note “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 experience supervising, leading, or providing technical direction to professional staff. Include specific examples of how you have assigned and reviewed work, provided guidance or feedback, managed competing priorities, and supported staff development.

    2. Describe your experience conducting, overseeing, or reviewing complex and sensitive workplace investigations. Include your role in planning investigations, conducting interviews, evaluating evidence, preparing or reviewing investigative reports, and ensuring investigations were thorough, objective, consistent, and timely.

    3. Describe your experience working with or managing Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity, Reasonable Accommodation, or other related workplace programs. Please provide specific examples of your role and responsibilities.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work

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