Job Posting: C.E.A. (Level A), Assistant Deputy Director of Enforcement

California Civil Rights Department

JC-524747
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C.E.A. (Level A), Assistant Deputy Director of Enforcement
C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $21,370.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/5/2026

Job Description and Duties

In July 2025 the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025.  This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits.  This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027.  The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.  

 

It is important to read this advertisement in its entirety.  You are required to submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) as this is an examination.  You may access the SOQ information below.  Applications received without an SOQ, as instructed, will be disqualified.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Enforcement, the Assistant Deputy Director (ADD) is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and strategy for the Enforcement Housing Unit. The ADD maintains and establishes Enforcement Division procedures and processes and oversees the functions of the Division. The ADD exercises broad responsibility for developing and implementing policies and functions as a senior-level staff member.

The Enforcement Division within CRD receives, processes, investigates and conciliates complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment, housing and by business establishments as well as complaints of hate violence and human trafficking.  Investigations are conducted pursuant to state civil rights laws, departmental regulations, and may also be conducted pursuant to federal civil rights laws under work-sharing agreements with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.  



You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent, with or without a reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Requires the ability to effectively handle stress, and work in a noisy and fast-paced environment.
  • Requires daily use of a personal computer and related software applications at a workstation.
  • Requires ability to complete tasks that typically may require repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties, with or without reasonable accommodations and modifications to facilitate such tasks.
  • Requires punctual and regular attendance.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours and to travel widely within an assigned area.
This position is hybird and may require the selected candidate to report in person up to four days a week in accordance with Department policy.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-524747
Position #(s):
326-278-7500-001
Working Title:
C.E.A. (Level A), Assistant Deputy Director of Enforcement
Classification:
C. E. A.
$10,349.00 - $21,370.00 Level A: $10,349.00 - $12,526.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Facility:
Human Resources
Work Shift:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD or Department) is the civil rights enforcement agency for the State of California.  CRD’s mission is to protect all people in California from employment, housing and public accommodation discrimination, human trafficking, and hate violence.  

 

The CRD is the largest state civil rights enforcement agency in the country.  It enforces the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Disabled Persons Act, the Ralph Civil Rights Act, and the California Trafficking Victims Protection Act.  The Department has jurisdiction over both private and public entities operating within the State of California, including corporate entities, private sector companies that contract with the State of California, and all State departments and local governments.  

 

The CRD receives, investigates, conciliates, and initiates individual and systemic discrimination complaints in its six offices throughout California.  CRD litigates individual, class, group and systemic cases in all California jurisdictions, including state and federal courts.  It leads education and outreach efforts to stakeholders and the public, and has an active regulatory and legislative program.
 

The Civil Rights Department has six locations in the following cities:

  • Bakersfield
  • Fresno
  • Los Angeles
  • Oakland
  • Riverside
  • Sacramento
The location of the position will be determined by the location of the successful candidate. 
Department Website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/5/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Attn: Linda Critchfield
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Civil Rights Department
Human Resources
Linda Critchfield
651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 -

    Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing a standard State application.  Only candidates who submit all required documents by the final filing date will be considered.  Resumes or cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.  Applications without the SOQ will not be considered.  Please see the SOQ instructions below for content and formatting information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

(a)  Knowledge of the organization and functions of the California State Government, including the organization and practices of the Legislature and Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management, techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s equal employment opportunity objectives; and a manager’s role in the equal employment opportunity program.

(b) Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures, and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top-level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with all levels of government, the public, and the Legislative and Executive Branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s equal employment opportunity objectives. 

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:


  1. Commitment – A strong desire to uphold the civil rights laws enforced by the Civil Rights Department; a commitment to justice and fairness.

 

  1. Leadership – Ability to embrace a leader’s role and continuously model the behaviors, traits, values and characteristics of a successful leader, which include: integrity, accountability and ethical behavior; promotion of the mission and vision of the Department; setting and attaining goals; creating a clear sense of purpose; managing change; creativity and innovation; and strategic planning.  

 

  1. Communication Skills – Ability to present information and express ideas in a clear, confident and convincing manner; and to receive, attend to, interpret and respond in ways that are appropriate to listeners and situations.  

 

  1. Decision making – Make informed decisions through the use of data, research, analysis, and input from team members and key stakeholders; make difficult decisions in accordance with good public policy and an understanding of consequences of actions.  

 

  1. Teamwork – Ability to continuously inspire, motivate, and coach diverse work teams to achieve goals; collaborate to achieve common goals and objectives; use effective consultation and negotiation skills, and create a work culture that attracts and retains diverse and talented people.

 

  1. Public Service Orientation – An understanding of the importance to the public and the need to be timely and accurate in addressing stakeholder needs; the importance of representing the department in a professional and respectful manner.  

Examination Information

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Linda Critchfield
(916) 220-0263
Linda.Critchfield@CalCivilRights.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO OFFICER
(213) 723-6024
brenda.valle-balderrama@calcivilrights.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

The SOQ response should be numbered in the same order as the Statement of Qualification and should address each of the desirable qualifications.  The SOQ should be no more than 4 pages in length, written in 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font, single-spaced, and with 1-inch margins.  Your CalCareers ID number and the Job Control number should appear on the document.  Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination.  Your SOQ will be considered the first phase of the hiring process for this position.  Applicants will be screened; only those most qualified will be called for an interview.  Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ. 

1.  Describe your knowledge of the Civil Rights Department and your training, education, and experience as it relates to your skills and ability to administer and oversee the enforcement of California's civil rights laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act. 

2.  Describe your experience using performance measures to evaluate and improve program efficiency and to ensure your team successfully contributes to the organization's strategic goals and objectives.

3.  Describe and provide examples of your leadership skills; your demonstrated ability to motivate, mentor, and empower staff; and your demonstrated ability to promote and enhance staff training, development, recognition, and morale.

4.  Provide examples of your ability to gain the confidence and support of executive leadership and provide effective advice on a wide range of administrative and operational matters and policies.

5.  Provide an example of your experience providing leadership over an enterprise-wide implementation, and your specific involvement with setting directions and/or establishing parameters by which the implementation was to occur.  Please include whether your efforts were successful or not.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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