C. E. A.

State of California•Sacramento, CA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director and the Chief Deputy Director of the Civil Rights Department (CRD), the Deputy Director of Enforcement is responsible for leading the Department's Enforcement Division (Division). This includes overseeing the performance of the division and making changes to processes, policies, and systems in order to ensure performance goals are met, establishing and maintaining the tools, training and practices needed to foster high levels of staff engagement and productivity, and creating/supporting a work environment consistent with the Department's core values. The Deputy Director of Enforcement exercises broad responsibility over the Division and serves as a member of the Department's Executive Team. 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.

Requirements

Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the 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; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
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 representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
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.

Nice To Haves

Commitment - A strong desire to uphold the civil rights laws enforced by the Civil Rights Department; a commitment to justice and fairness
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public Service Orientation - An understanding of the importance of service 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.

Responsibilities

Leading the Department's Enforcement Division
Overseeing the performance of the division
Making changes to processes, policies, and systems in order to ensure performance goals are met
Establishing and maintaining the tools, training and practices needed to foster high levels of staff engagement and productivity
Creating/supporting a work environment consistent with the Department's core values
Exercising broad responsibility over the Division
Serving as a member of the Department's Executive Team
Receiving, processing, investigating and conciliating complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment, housing and by business establishments as well as complaints of hate violence and human trafficking
Conducting investigations 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.

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