City and County of San Francisco · San Francisco, CA

Senior Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Investigator (1231) - Department of Human Resources — San Francisco, CA

Full-timeSan Francisco, CAPosted 2026-07-22Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Full 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.

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.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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

  • Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Denise.Chan@sfgov.org