Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the general direction of CDFA’s Secretary with oversight from the Deputy Secretary of Administration and Finance, the Staff Services Manager II (SSM II) serves as the Civil Rights Chief and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer.

The incumbent directs, administers, and manages the various EEO and Civil Rights programs for CDFA, the 52 District Agricultural Associations (DAAs), and various Marketing and Advisory boards. This includes but is not limited to implementing a training program compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act, maintaining a discrimination and harassment complaint process consistent with state and federal guidelines, developing and maintaining a bilingual services program consistent with the Dymally-Alatorre Bilingual Services Act, developing and maintaining an Upward Mobility Program in accordance with CalHR requirements, maintaining a Reasonable Accommodation (RA) program for disabilities and religious practices, directing and establishing practices to increase cultural awareness and diversity at CDFA, and developing and maintaining a functional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) program for physical and online compliance with ADA guidelines.

The incumbent develops and modifies policies and procedures for existing, new, or amended legislation that impacts CDFA, the 52 DAAs and Various Marketing Boards and provides active staff leadership in the development and implementation of these and other Department policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention policy and procedures, VIW prevention policy and procedures, Upward Mobility Program policy and procedures, Bilingual Services Program policy and procedures, RA policy and procedures, Exit Interview procedures, Employee Assistance Program procedures, and web and form ADA compliance policies and procedures.

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors. Each desk includes at least one computer, with various software programs, a telephone with voicemail, and stationary filing drawers and bins.

The duties of this position require the ability to give presentations, participate at meetings, and interact with other staff; to operate standard office equipment including but not limited to: a computer terminal, calculator, photocopy machine, FAX, and telephone; to grasp papers, small objects, and manuals; to maneuver above shoulder level and below waist level to access upper and lower files and cabinets; and to occasionally move and position items up to fifteen pounds.

The position is located at Department Headquarters at 1220 N Street in Sacramento. Travel by vehicle or other public transportation systems to various locations throughout the State is required approximately 5% of the time.

Special Requirements

Interested individuals MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their State application (STD 678). The SOQ is intended to elicit information regarding each candidate’s interest and experience in relation to this position. Resumes, letters, and other materials do not take the place of the SOQ and applications received without the required SOQ may not be considered.

The SOQ should have a title of “Statement of Qualifications, [Your Name],” be no more than two pages, no smaller than 12-point font, and address the following three items:

1. Describe your experience with Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) investigations.

2. Describe your experience with the Reasonable Accommodations Process.

3. Describe your supervisory experience and how you help a team to manage competing priorities.

Benefits

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

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 06/2024 version.

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.

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