C. E. A.

Job Posting: Equity Officer (CEA, Level A)

Department of Veterans Affairs

JC-517856

• Equity Officer (CEA, Level A)

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 5/29/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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Job Description and Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California's 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state's veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

Under the direction of the Secretary, the Equity Officer serves as the primary resource and policy advisor within the agency for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) related matters with statewide authority and responsibility for administration of the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) EEO Program; which includes but not limited to; the discrimination complaint process, sexual harassment prevention and training, religious accommodations, annual workforce analysis, Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) oversight, and the administration of the Bilingual Services Programs.

• Pending CalHR Approval*

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

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-517856

Position #(s):

830-410-7500-001

Working Title:

Equity Officer (CEA, Level A)

Classification:

C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Work Shift:

Monday - Friday

Work Week:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department Information

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life.

Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/29/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Attn: Skylar Simmers

1227 O Street, Room 404

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Veterans Affairs

Skylar Simmers

1227 O Street, Room 404

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for more details.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:

Skills & Competencies: Strong knowledge of investigative procedures and documentation standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret laws and apply them to workplace situations. High level of confidentiality and ethical judgment. Strong interpersonal skills, especially in sensitive situations. Ability to handle conflict and facilitate difficult conversations.

Equity & Cultural Competence: Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-bias practices. Experience working with diverse populations and underserved communities. Cultural competency and awareness of systemic inequities. Ability to design and deliver training on bias, harassment, and inclusion. Experience in creating programs and policies.

Leadership & Program Management: Experience advising senior leadership on EEO or DEI matters. Ability to manage programs, track metrics, and produce reports. Experience managing and developing staff. Strategic planning skills related to organizational equity goals.

Professional Experience: Several years working in EEO compliance, civil rights investigations, and HR or employee relations. Experience conducting workplace investigations (harassment, discrimination, retaliation). Background working in public sector, higher education, or large organizations. Experience developing and implementing equity or inclusion programs.

Examination Information

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

Benefits

The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts.

Please review this information prior to accepting employment.

California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary - CalHR Website

The benefits of working for Veterans Affairs include easy light rail access and a beautiful short walk to the State Capitol. Additionally, numerous restaurants and coffee shops are located in the downtown area centralized around CalVet.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://www.calvet.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Skylar Simmers

(916) 653-2870

exams@calvet.ca.gov

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:

EEO Office

(916) 651-5042

EEO@calvet.ca.gov

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.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please note that resumes or cover letters, do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit of complete the SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all the required documents may be eliminated from the examination process.

The SOQ serves as documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Include your name and JC-517856 at the top right of each page of your SOQ. Describe your experience, knowledge, and competencies as they relate to each of the items listed below. The questions must be restated and numbered in the same order as listed; do not consolidate responses. The SOQ must be no more than three (3) pages in length, typed, using 12-point Arial font on standard, letter-sized paper with one (1)-inch margins.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit SOQ Assistance.

• Leadership & Strategic Vision - Describe your vision for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within a public organization. How would you align equity goals with the organization's broader mission and strategic priorities?
• Personnel Management - Describe your leadership and management experience. Particularly, demonstrate your experience in training, mentoring, developing and evaluating staff members.
• EEO Compliance & Investigations - Describe your experience conducting internal investigations into possible violations of policies or allegations of discrimination, harassment, workplace violence, bullying, and retaliation. Provide an example of a particularly difficult, sensitive, or complex investigation you conducted, how you navigated it, and the general case outcome.
• Policy Development & Program Implementation - Describe your experience developing policies or programs to improve equity and ensure compliance with federal and state laws. Include your experience analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws, rules and court decisions related to EEO.
• Advising Executive Leadership - Describe your experience advising senior leaders on sensitive or high-risk issues. How did you balance legal compliance, organizational risk, and stakeholder concerns?
• Training & Capacity Building - What approach do you use to design and deliver effective training on topics such as unconscious bias, harassment prevention, or inclusive leadership?

Additional Instructions

If mailing or dropping off your State Application (STD. 678) package, please note position number 830-410-7500-XXX in the "Explanations" section of the application form. A complete application package includes: A signed and completed STD. 678, a resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (please see the "Statement of Qualifications" section of this bulletin for details).

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.