EEO Investigator

About the role

Under the direction of the Supervisor II in the Diversity and Inclusion Office, the Analyst II performs complex activities related to violations of DIR's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Workplace Violence and Bullying Prevention Policies. The position is located at 2180 Harvard St Suite 175, Sacramento, CA 95815, is eligible for telework, and may require occasional travel (approximately 5%).

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and unbiased investigations into allegations of harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, and bullying.
• Gather evidence, analyze information, and make well‑informed recommendations for corrective action.
• Develop and evaluate program policies and procedures.
• Provide recommendations for reasonable and religious accommodation and employee engagement.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff at all levels within and outside DIR.
• Utilize Internet, email, desktop applications, and presentation software to complete assignments.
• Handle sensitive and confidential materials in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Preference given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status; applicants must attach a copy of their most recent SROA/Surplus designation letter.
• Must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility.
• Must be able to take the exam to gain employment list eligibility (exam bulletin link provided).
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required: include full name and position number in upper left corner, typed, ≤1 page; describe approach to conducting a workplace investigation (initiation, evidence gathering/analysis, evaluation, findings/conclusions).

Qualifications

• Meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification for the Analyst II classification.
• Eligibility for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or in process of obtaining list eligibility.

Skills

• Investigative expertise and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to gather and analyze evidence and make recommendations.
• Proficiency with Internet, email, desktop applications, and presentation software.
• Capacity