JC-496525 - Civil Rights Unit Supervisor
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor.
The mission of the CDPH Office of Compliance’s Civil Rights Unit is to provide an independent service, designed to add value and improve the Department's compliance with equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements and workplace violence prevention (WVP) activities. We are committed to supporting the Department’s mission and strategic objectives by applying a disciplined approach to investigating allegations of discrimination and workplace violence.
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Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
The Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) is responsible for managing and directing professional staff and overseeing the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Workplace Violence Prevention (WVP) programs. This includes providing strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and continuous monitoring of discrimination and workplace violence investigations.
The incumbent serves as the primary point of contact for California Department of Public Health (CDPH) employees seeking guidance on procedures for filing a discrimination or workplace violence complaint, oversee special projects and conducts management planning and analysis. This role requires a high-level of discretion and expertise in conducting and reviewing sensitive investigations, ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates, and fostering a safe and equitable work environment.
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) , Chief of the Operational Services Section and the Staff Services Manager III (SSM III), Assistant EEO Officer, within the Office of Compliance (OOC).
Occasional travel, not to exceed 20%, may be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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 California and federal EEO and WVP requirements.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and active listening.
- Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience with California and federal guidelines specific to EEO and WVP.
- Proven organizational, time management, and planning skills to ensure EEO and WVP program goals and objectives are met.
- Effective leadership skills and initiative, including experience leading teams and driving projects forward.
- Ability to communicate investigative findings in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.
- Ability to anticipate and adapt to change with flexibility and a proactive mindset.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=496525
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.