City and County of San Francisco

Senior Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator (1231) - Department of Human Resources

City and County of San Francisco$139K — $182K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
  • Three years of professional human resources experience in EEO or related fields.
  • One year of experience specifically in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
  • Law degree or relevant master's degree can substitute for one year of experience, but not the required EEO experience.
  • Experience must be fully detailed in the application by the filing deadline.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise team in Equal Employment Opportunity activities.
  • Assist with administration of city EEO Programs.
  • Conduct and oversee resolution of discrimination complaints through mediation and investigation.
  • Participate in legal proceedings and depositions with the City Attorney's office.
  • Interpret and explain EEO laws and policies to various stakeholders.
  • Develop and deliver training on EEO and workforce diversity.
  • Monitor compliance with EEO laws and establish relevant policies.

Benefits

  • Permanent Civil Service appointment.
  • Opportunity to impact citywide EEO Programs.
  • Professional growth through training program development.
  • Involvement in legal proceedings and compliance monitoring.
  • Direct supervision and leadership opportunities in EEO activities.
Full Job Description
Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:
  • Application Opening: July 23, 2026
  • Application Deadline: August 6, 2026
  • 1231 Annual Salary Range: $139,750 - $182,910
  • Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (PCS)


Job Description

The Senior Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist (Job Code 1231) is responsible for professional activities in the areas of monitoring, program planning, evaluation and implementation of the Department of Human Resources' EEO Program. The position assists in the administration of a citywide EEO Program and has direct responsibility for one or more major program areas.

What you'll be doing:
  • Supervise subordinate employees in performing professional activities in Equal Employment Opportunity, including the review and evaluation of the work of DHR EEO or department EEO personnel.
  • Assist in the administration of citywide EEO Programs and is directly responsible for one or more major program areas.
  • Conduct and supervise the review, investigation, and resolution of discrimination complaints using mediation and investigation techniques in consultation with the City Attorney's Office and the Department of Human Resources EEO Director.
  • Participate in depositions and legal proceedings in coordination with the City Attorney's office.
  • Interpret and explain Federal, State, local laws and other equal employment opportunity policies and procedures in response to inquiries from departments, employees, applicants and the public.
  • Develop, design, coordinate, provide technical assistance and deliver training programs for departments in EEO, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related disability statutes, workforce diversity, and other areas as necessary.
  • Oversee, develop, amend and monitor EEO policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws including, but not limited to, Title VII, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Monitor City/Departmental compliance with Federal, State and local EEO laws, regulations and guidelines.
  • Present information before commissions, boards, agencies, and the public.


Qualifications

Education:
Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

Experience:
Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in one or more of the following activities: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee and/or labor relations, or human resources operations; one (1) year of which must have been in performing work in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Substitution:
Additional experience as described above may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units/forty-five (45) quarter units equal one (1) year. Possession of a Law degree or Master's degree in Public Administration/Public Policy, Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, or Business Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required professional human resources experience, but may not substitute for the required one (1) year of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) experience.

Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information

Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

1. Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) - Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire Exam (weighted 100%) - Candidates who meet the qualifications of the position will be required to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire Exam as a part of the selection process. The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Responses to the questionnaire will be reviewed and rated by a panel of subject matter experts and is subject to verification.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission. The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 6 months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification Rule - The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Three (3) Scores, pending any approved changes to the certification rule.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is 'abuse of discretion' or 'no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
  • Information About The Hiring Process
  • Conviction History
  • Employee Benefits Overview
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Disaster Service Worker
  • ADA Accommodation
  • Veterans Preference
  • Right to Work
  • Copies of Application Documents
  • Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.
• Select the "I'm Interested" button and follow instructions on the screen.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses ([redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].com, [redacted].com, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].com, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].org, [redacted].edu, [redacted].info, and [redacted].com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact [redacted]

About City and County of San Francisco

The City and County of San Francisco is a consolidated city-county government in the state of California. The government was established in 1850 and is responsible for providing a wide range of services to the residents of San Francisco, including public safety, transportation, housing, and social services. The government is led by a mayor and a board of supervisors, who are responsible for setting policy and overseeing the various departments and agencies that make up the government. San Francisco is known for its progressive policies and has been a leader in areas such as environmental protection, LGBTQ rights, and healthcare.
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