Civil Rights Enforcement Section Analyst I

The Analyst in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section independently performs a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties. The incumbent will be responsible for basic administrative functioning of the Civil Rights Enforcement Section by supporting senior staff within the Section, including the handling of contracts, budgets, procurement, hiring and onboarding processes, training compliance, administrative tracking, file management and organization, time entry, case and file management, working in different database systems, processing documents for accessibility, and other administrative workload. There may be limited substantive duties, which may include collecting and analyzing information and datasets, proposing new policies for addressing problems, and factual analyses and research.

The incumbent must have basic analytical, administrative, and computer skills, the ability to work with supervision and direction from senior staff, and exercise good judgment. The Staff Services Analyst must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (including Word, OneNote, and Excel), as well as the ability to interact well with others on a team.

Salary

• $3,861 - $6,276/month

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I
• ANALYST II

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:

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and computer skills (ability to use and operate management systems and databases)
• Proven ability to work independently as well as interact well with others on a team
• Record of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, and exercising good judgment
• Familiarity with budgetary, contracting, personnel management, and administrative procedures
• Experience with conducting factual research
• Working on web-site content, including experience with processing documents for accessibility
• A degree in Political Science, Public Policy or Social Science

Other Information

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Civil Rights Enforcement Section and may be filled in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.
  
  
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the DOJ requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
  
  
• For more information about the department please visit the AG’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
  
  

• Please note that the Analyst I classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 69 as follows:

  • Range A: This Range shall apply to those individuals who do not meet the criteria for Range B or Range C.
  • Range B: This range shall apply to persons who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent to six months of Staff Services Analyst / Analyst I (Range A) or Staff Services Analyst, Fair Political Practices Commission (Range A), or Management Services Technician (Range B), and may apply to persons who have the equivalent of six months of satisfactory experience outside of State service performing analytical duties similar to those of a Staff Services Analyst / Analyst I.
  • Range C: This range shall apply to persons who have graduated from a recognized four-year accredited college or university; or who satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 12 months of Staff Services Analyst / Analyst I (Range B) or Staff Services Analyst, Fair Political Practices Commission (Range B), experience; and may apply to persons who have the equivalent of 18 months of satisfactory experience outside the State service performing analytical duties similar to those of Staff Services Analyst / Analyst I.

• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.
• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Explanations” section located at the bottom of page one on your state application.
• LEAP eligibility should not be disclosed on the application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams. To search for all online examinations offered by the California Department of Human Resources, please visit the Exam/Assessment Search page on the jobs.ca.gov (CalCareers) website.

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: 4/30/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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:

Department of Justice
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Attn: Sara Clementi
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Justice
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Sara Clementi
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SQQ) is required in lieu of a cover letter and will serve as documentation of each candidate's skills, relevant experience, and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Considering the Job Description and Duties and the Desirable Qualifications for this position, address the following questions:
  
  1. Why are you interested in civil rights legal work with the California Department of Justice?
  
  2. Describe how your education, training, experience, and skills meet each of the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position, particularly with respect to administrative tasks, budgeting, contracting, personnel management, and/or serving in a representative or liaison role.

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.

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Sara Clementi
(916) 210-6816
sara.clementi@doj.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
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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.

Additional Application Filing Information

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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.

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. Benefits

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