MANAGER I

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Rights Manager at the California Department of Toxic Substances Control leads the Office of Civil Rights and serves as the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer. The role will guide DTSC’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives and oversight of accommodation programs within a mission-driven agency.

DTSC HQ in downtown Sacramento houses this permanent, full-time position with hybrid telework.

Qualifications

• Experience with civil rights laws and EEO compliance.
• Leadership in diversity, equity, inclusion initiatives.
• Experience supervising teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DTSC’s Office of Civil Rights and serve as Equal Employment Opportunity Officer.
• Lead the implementation of Reasonable Accommodation Program, Employee Development Programs, and DEIB initiatives.
• Ensure DTSC complies with civil rights laws and oversees related enforcement and oversight.

Skills

Civil rights / EEO

DEI / Belonging

Management / Leadership

Complaint investigations

Job description

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534636

Position #(s): 810-240-4969-001

Working Title: Civil Rights Manager

Classification: MANAGER I

Salary Range: $8,715.00 - $9,899.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Headquarters

Department Information: This position is located at DTSC’s Headquarters office in downtown Sacramento, CA.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Department Website: https://dtsc.ca.gov/

Our Mission:

To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision:

All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values:

DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

Job Description And Duties

Join the mission-driven team at the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) as we work to safeguard California’s health and environment. As part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), DTSC is dedicated to regulating hazardous waste and overseeing the safe handling, treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal of toxic substances statewide, and taking enforcement against violators of hazardous waste laws.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking a Civil Rights Manager who will oversee DTSC’s Office of Civil Rights. The Civil Rights Manager will serve as the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and will provide oversight to ensure compliance with civil rights laws. The Civil Rights Manager will also lead a team that implements DTSC’s Reasonable Accommodation Program, Employee Development Programs (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, Limited Examination and Appointment Program, etc.), and DTSC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging initiatives.

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

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

The SOQ should be no more than 2 page(s) in length, be clearly written and well-organized, and Arial font, size 12.

Please describe how your experience relating to the following makes you the best candidate for the position:

• Civil rights/equal employment opportunity work, complaint investigations, and/or reasonable accommodations
• Work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging space
• Managerial/supervision roles or being a team lead or project manager

Final Filing Date

10/20/2026

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).