ANALYST II Civil Rights Enforcement Section: Analyst II - Limited Term

Analyst II - Limited Term

Department of Justice

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 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: 11/6/2026

Job Description and Duties

The Analyst in the Civil Rights Enforcement Section independently performs a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties. The incumbent will be responsible for basic administrative functioning of the Civil Rights Enforcement Section by supporting senior staff within the Section, including the handling of contracts, budgets, procurement, hiring and onboarding processes, training compliance, administrative tracking, file management and organization, time entry, case and file management, working in different database systems, processing documents for accessibility, and other administrative workload. There may be limited substantive duties, which may include collecting and analyzing information and datasets, proposing new policies for addressing problems, and factual analyses and research. The incumbent must have basic analytical, administrative, and computer skills, the ability to work with supervision and direction from senior staff, and exercise good judgment. The Analyst must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications (including Word, OneNote, and Excel), as well as the ability to interact well with others on a team.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536048

Position #(s): 420-470-5393-901

Working Title: Civil Rights Enforcement Section: Analyst II - Limited Term

Classification: ANALYST II

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Civil Rights Enforcement Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Fresno, or San Diego. Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your State Application.

This is a Limited Term Position; it may be extended to 24 months and/or become permanent.

For more information about the department please visit the AG's website at

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice. Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the "Explanations" section located at the bottom of page one on your state application. LEAP eligibility should not be disclosed on the application. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment. Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at To search for all online examinations offered by the California Department of Human Resources, please visit the Exam/Assessment Search page on the jobs.ca.gov (CalCareers) website.

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: 11/6/2026

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).

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 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 Justice Public Rights Division, Executive Unit Attn: Sara Clementi 1300 I Street, Suite 1030 Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Justice Public Rights Division, Executive Unit Sara Clementi 1300 I Street, Suite 1030 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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - In written narrative (i.e., essay format, no lists or bullets), please answer each question individually and clearly label (e.g., "Question 1", "Question 2") the question you are responding to. Your response should be no more than two (2) pages in length using 12-point, single-spaced font. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications and/or failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

1. Describe how your education, training, experience, and skills meet each of the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. Ensure that your response describes experience in administrative tasks, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and serving in a representative or liaison role.
2. Why are you interested in supporting civil rights enforcement work with the California Department of Justice?
3. Describe an analytical project you have experience leading or contributing to. Describe the purpose of the analysis, outline your role in the project, provide a description of the outcome, and whether it was a qualitative or quantitative analysis project.
4. Describe a time when you were required to shift your priorities in order to fulfill a critical objective. What actions(s) did you take to mitigate issues and/or concerns? How did you communicate this to your supervisor, and affected stakeholders?

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.

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:

• Experience independently managing multiple analytical projects, establishing timelines, tracking deliverables, and communicating risks or delays.
• Ability to research and analyze policies, procedures, legislation, or operational issues and present clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong writing