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Join Our Team as an EEO Investigator – Be a Catalyst for Positive Change!

Are you passionate about workplace equity, inclusion, and integrity? The California Energy Commission is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Governmental Program Analyst to take on a dynamic role as our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator !

In this impactful role, you’ll work directly with the EEO Officer to uphold our commitment to fair and respectful workplace practices. You’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding employee rights, preventing discrimination and harassment, and fostering a culture of accountability and inclusivity.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct thorough, confidential internal investigations into allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, bullying, and workplace violence.
• Recommend smart, strategic changes to improve personnel practices and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and Commission policies.
• Track case intakes and maintain organized investigation logs.
• Serve as the point of contact for the Disability Advisory Committee — coordinating initiatives and acting as liaison with executive leadership.
• Drive professional development by leading the Upward Mobility Program .
• Deliver engaging training sessions to staff on EEO processes, workplace violence prevention, and more.

If you’re an analytical thinker with a strong sense of fairness and a desire to make a real difference in state government, this is the opportunity for you.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at . The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

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Working Conditions

The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location.

Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. Occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division.

Special Requirements

You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person:

1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the STD. 678.

2) The Job Control number JC-487178 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the STD. 678.

3) Request for Personnel Action Number RPA 150-279 in the Explanations box of the STD. 678.

4) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the STD. 678.

5) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired.

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. Ability to act as an unbiased third party to make fact-finding and policy determinations.
2. Knowledge of the EEO complaint, investigation, and resolution process.
3. Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality with tact and diplomacy.
4. Ability to act independently, take initiative, and follow projects through to completion.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions

Include an SOQ that answers the questions below. Your SOQ should be no longer than two pages, single-spaced, with no smaller than 12-point font. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Visit for instructions.

1. Describe your training, knowledge, and experience of EEO policies and laws.
2. Describe your experience conducting internal investigations. Please include the length of your experience and an example of a complex investigation you conducted and the outcome.

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Instructions below.

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