Lead EEO Investigation Specialist

California Franchise Tax Board; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

California Franchise Tax Board in Sacramento is seeking a Lead EEO Investigation Specialist to serve as the subject matter expert on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation investigations with statewide impact. The role involves supervising analysts, ensuring compliance with EEO laws and RA policies, handling confidential information, and providing recommendations to management.

This permanent, in-office position offers a complex, impactful workload and opportunities to advance EEO program

Qualifications

• All Desirable Qualifications listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Lead, guide and mentor staff in EEO investigations.
• Interpret and apply EEO laws and policies.
• Investigate discrimination, harassment, and retaliation complaints.
• Handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• Develop and deliver EEO training materials.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

The salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect reductions in pay in accordance with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program. http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

Under the general direction of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Supervisor, the incumbent serves as the subject matter expert to the department performing the most complex, critical, and specialized functions having multi-department or statewide impact involving operational issues of EEO policies on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and violations of EEO policies. Provides consultative services and recommendations to internal and/or external executive level management while coordinating the work of analysts that investigate allegations of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Incumbent is also responsible for maintaining a current awareness and understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) policies governing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and Reasonable Accommodation (RA) as it relates to denials of RA. Maintains the highest degree of integrity and honesty, is expected to maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and good judgment in the execution of their official duties.

Additional positions may become available (RPA 2627-00435).

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530785

Position #(s): 564-187-5403-XXX

Working Title: Lead EEO Investigation Specialist

Classification: ANALYST IV

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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:

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and Alternate Range Placement for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements".

• Experience working as a lead, guiding and mentoring staff
• Ability to interpret and apply EEO laws and policies
• Experience analyzing and processing EEO complaints
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information both verbally and in writing
• Advanced knowledge of and experience in independently analyzing and conducting discrimination and harassment investigations
• Ability to reason logically and creatively, applying a variety of analytical techniques to resolve problems
• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking
• Independently provide comprehensive recommendations of informed decisions to management and stakeholders at various levels
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and professionally in person, in writing, and when presenting to large groups
• Ability to prepare clear, well‑written, and well‑organized documents
• Self‑starter with the ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, demonstrate initiative, and ensure accuracy in performing tasks
• Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organizational responsiveness
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work cooperatively with all levels of management, departmental employees, and customers
• Ability to research, understand, and operationalize regulatory obligations
• Excel at prioritizing workloads, have strong attention to detail and quickly build trust with various stakeholders
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
• Experience developing EEO training material and conducting training focus on EEO
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and TEAMS
• Minimal travel may be required

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Classification & Hiring Unit

[phone]

Hiring Unit Contact:

Kelly Troxler

[phone]

[e-mail]

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:

Reasonable Accommodation Unit

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

Final Filing Date: 9/23/2026