Eeo Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $137,854.28 - $167,553.99 Annually
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26/08-0811-O
Department: Human Resources Department (HRD)
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 50
Position Information
If you are motivated by working to protect civil rights, passionate about equity/diversity work, and enjoy building strategic business partnerships and the energy of working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, come join us!
Expand your HR career with the County of Sonoma!
Starting salary up to $80.28/hour ($167,553.99/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits - Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for through the U.S. Department of Education

Join Our Team
The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 70+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to 30 agencies, departments, and special districts that employ 4,400+ positions. These diverse services include employee benefits, classification plan management, recruitment and examination, countywide workforce development and engagement, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity, HR information systems, occupational health and safety, risk management, and workplace violence prevention. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, providing our clients with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce committed to providing quality public service.
Guided by our department values of Integrity, Care, Collaboration, Inclusion, Growth, Service, and Solutions, we cultivate a workplace where employees are supported, professional growth is encouraged, and responsive service drives everything we do. We embrace proactive planning, adaptability, and innovative problem-solving to meet evolving workforce needs and deliver exceptional support to our clients. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone who works with, for, and/or receives services from the County of Sonoma is welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Public Access Division diligently strives to support the County in maintaining a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation by enforcing the County's antidiscrimination policy, investigating complaints, and supporting racial equity work. Through our responsibility for ensuring compliance with state and federal EEO and ADA regulations and mandated reporting requirements, we consult with and guide managers and supervisors on employee issues and best practices. Additionally, we create and provide training to County employees on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation issues; conflict resolution techniques; and the value of creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is built upon respect, inclusion, and individual dignity.
As the County's next EEO Manager, you will report to the HR Director and supervise an EEO Analyst. In this role, you will respond to and work collaboratively with employees, departments, advisory committees, and the public who rely on EEO and ADA Public Access services and support. Additionally, you will:

• Analyze, interpret, develop, implement, and explain complex EEO/ADA laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices
• Receive, examine, and process complaints and conduct informal and formal investigations
• Work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and divergent viewpoints to navigate sensitive and emotionally challenging situations with patience, empathy, discretion, and sound judgment
• Provide input into HR's equity, diversity, and inclusion projects in collaboration with other HR divisions/units and County departments
• Create, implement, monitor, and evaluate the EEO/ADA Public Access Division's goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training on sexual harassment prevention, discrimination, retaliation, and other EEO-related topics
• Promote practices that advance a respectful, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace throughout the County

What You Bring
As our ideal candidate, you will demonstrate that you can quickly assess problems with an empathetic, solution-oriented, customer-focused approach. You have a high level of integrity, can diffuse difficult situations as they arise with tact and diplomacy, and can establish credibility and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with a diverse base of internal and external contacts across all levels of an organization. You are proficient in current state and federal civil rights laws, best practices, and principles and possess many of the following:

• Extensive experience conducting interviews and complex EEO investigations and responding to and complaints
• A strong analytical aptitude for identifying key issues/problems and possible solutions and/or paths towards achieving consensus
• High-functioning verbal and nonverbal communication skills, patience, and an openness to effectively navigate and address challenging and stressful situations
• Strong analytical skills, expert judgment, and a commonsense approach to addressing daily challenges
• Superb organizational skills, including the ability to follow complex policies and procedures while meeting multiple competing deadlines
• Empathy, with the ability to maintain composure and professionalism in tense situations and assess the room to identify what information should be provided
• Experience developing, coordinating, promoting, and/or delivering training programs in EEO areas such as ADA, anti-bias, sexual harassment and prevention training, and workforce diversity

Experience writing reports and presenting findings is required, and diverse lived experiences are highly valued. Additionally, training in mediation, workplace investigations, racial equity such as Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), and/or Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) certification or HR certifications are welcomed. Additionally, a sense of humor is a must! This is a serious position, and while the HR topics we work with are confidential, sensitive in nature, and support critical community services, we truly find opportunities and reasons to enjoy our time together.
The position's hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and work is performed in an office environment. However, depending upon investigative and operational needs, the EEO Manager must be willing to work outside of typical hours and during emergencies and other critical events.
The County of Sonoma is interested in finding the best candidate for this position and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and training to meet the minimum qualifications, as described below. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and transferable skill set and how they set you up to be the best candidate for this position.
Bring Your Commitment to Public Service to the County of Sonoma
The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit and
This recruitment is being conducted to fill an EEO Manager position in County HR. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of the position is Equal Employment Opportunity Manager.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the and our
Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include:
Experience: Three years of professional level Human Resources experience administering, coordinating, and/or managing EEO/ADA programs. Some experience leading or supervising staff is desirable.
Education: Significant academic course work or training directly related to the knowledge and abilities listed such as human resources management, public administration, business management, industrial relations, etc.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.
The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of: laws, regulations, principles, practices, procedures, administration, etc. pertaining to employment discrimination, accommodation, and program and service accessibility such as, but not limited to, EEO, ADA, FEHA; methods and techniques of investigation including interviewing techniques; laws, regulations, principles, etc., and their application in the employment, selection, and examination processes as related to adverse impact and discrimination; elements of business necessity and bona-fide occupational qualifications; current trends in the field of EEO/ADA issues and compliance, and in the employment of protected classes; methods and techniques of promoting equal opportunity; methods of compiling and presenting data; English grammar, usage, and syntax.
Knowledge of: laws and regulations affecting public sector employment; supervision and personnel management, including training, development, and disciplining of personnel; principles of budget preparation and administration; history and significance of discrimination, human rights issues, women's and civil rights movements, and the role of commissions in addressing these issues.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct and monitor related programs; understand, interpret, explain, and apply related laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; conduct thorough investigations, determine whether a violation has occurred, and report findings to appropriate parties and/or agencies; serve as an internal consultant regarding EEO/ADA issues; learn and apply laws, regulations, procedures, and practices related to administration of appointed commissions including public meeting requirements, reporting, etc.; supervise and lead the work of assigned staff; effectively communicate and interact both verbally and in writing; work collaboratively with required staff, officials, advocacy groups, the public, etc.; demonstrate tact and diplomacy; conduct effective meetings, trainings and public presentations; work independently and make sound decisions; advise and recommend policy and program changes to County management and the Board of Supervisors; perform and supervise the collection, interpretation, and analysis of data to identify trends, establish/identify needs, evaluate program effectiveness, draw logical conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; prepare and present comprehensive and concise case files, reports, and recommendations; testify in court and in arbitration or mediation hearings; maintain confidentiality of information; research regulations, procedures, and/or technical reference materials; use a computer and ap