Senior Housing Policy Specialist-Hybrid

Job Description and Duties

Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 3% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 5 hours of Personal Leave Credit earned monthly in exchange. This program is subject to change based on union agreements and state budget policy.

This position is located in Sacramento.

At HCD, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. If you’re interested in promoting safe, affordable, sustainable communities for all Californians, HCD is the place for you. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working along passionate professionals.

The Housing and Community Development Specialist II (HCDS II) is considered a highly skilled practitioner who serves as prime resource persons and innovators, requiring skills, knowledge abilities responsible for independently conducting high level research, analysis, document development, technical assistance and review and development and implementation of programs and policies up to the greatest scope, based on extraordinary project responsibility and program sensitivity.

Under general direction of the Planning Grants & Incentives Manager, the HCDS II independently conducts high-level research, analysis, document development and review, technical assistance and development and implementation of programs and policies up to the most critical and sensitive issues of a greater scope that impact housing, which may include housing element review and implementation, program development and implementation, land use and planning, climate change, transportation, and housing for special needs populations, including homelessness and other related topics. Serve as a conduit between the Division and a wide variety of external stakeholders.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.

Under California Government Code Section 14200, this position is eligible for hybrid telework and may be eligible for full-time remote work in some circumstances and/or time-periods, at the sole discretion of the Department. Telework-eligible applicants must reside in California. Headquarter location will be designated based on the selected candidate's primary residence location. This is subject to change if HCD's criteria is met.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
• HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-489295

Position #(s):

401-310-9037-006

Working Title:

Senior Housing Policy Specialist-Hybrid

Classification:

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
$7,276.00 - $9,107.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

HCD helps to provide stable, safe homes affordable to veterans, seniors, young families, farm workers, tribes, people with disabilities, and individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Our Vision

Every California resident can live, work, and play in healthy communities of opportunity.

What We Do

HCD does not manage properties or place individuals in affordable housing. For assistance, please contact a person in your local community who helps people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Our Commitment to Diversity

HCD values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. HCD believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join HCD and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

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

Special Requirements



Confidentiality

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Employment Application (STD.678)

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 will not be considered.

HCD Disclosure Requirements

Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to HCD employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).

HCD conducts pre-employment background checks on all new to HCD or returning to HCD candidates. This position requires a background check to be conducted in California and cleared prior to being hired.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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: 9/10/2025
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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 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 Housing & Community Development

Postal

Attn: Hiring Unit JC 489295

P.O. Box 952050

Sacramento , CA 94252-2050

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Housing & Community Development

Drop-Off

HCD Hiring Unit JC 489295

651 Bannon Street (Lobby)

Sacramento , CA 95811

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for additional requirements.
  

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 working with housing elements, land use and program development and relatable technical assistance, policy preparation, analysis and implementation.
• Experience in the planning, entitlement and permitting phases of state, regional and local government land use - either as a land use planner, consultant, or other representative.
• Experience in land use planning, housing and community development, general plans, zoning, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), affirmatively furthering fair housing and related laws.
• Experience with project management or leading teams or independently carrying out special projects.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing and communicating (written, verbal, and inter-personal) and presenting to a variety of internal and external stakeholders; experience with public engagement.

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:

• Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family
• 401k program
• Flexible Schedules
• Hybrid telework
• Alternate Work Week Schedule options
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your training and development

HCD’s Sacramento Headquarters’ building also offers:

• Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
• Free On-site Gym
• On-site Childcare
• On-site Café, Deli, and Grill
• On-site ATM

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources Benefits Website .

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Hiring Unit -JC 489295
(916) 263-6735
hiring@hcd.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:
Medical Management Unit
(916) 263-6735
medical.management@hcd.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

Statement of Qualifications and Special Requirements:
When applying for this position, a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted with your State Employment Application STD Form 678. The SOQ will be used as a pre-interview screening tool and is a scored assignment based on applicants’ ability to follow the instructions.

Instructions: The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, numbered and labeled as reflected below . Your SOQ must include the numbered prompts below, followed by your response and include a relevant response to each prompt . Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.

Answer the following as instructed above . Applicants who do not follow the SOQ instructions and/or do not provide relevant responses to the numbered statements listed below will not be considered for this position.

1) Please describe your direct experience, if any, with housing elements, land use and planning, housing policy development, technical assistance, program development and implementation or other similar subject areas. In your response, include examples of working in a team environment or working independently as well as engaging with internal or external stakeholders.
2) Co nsidering this duty statement, please describe any special or unique qualifications or attributes you have that would contribute to your ability to serve successfully in this position. Please provide details of your professional strengths and soft skills not included in your application or resume.

Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process.

Visit th e SO Q Checklist for Candidates for tip s on completing a Statement of Qualifications.

Additional Information

Click on the following link to complete a department recruitment survey: Recruitment Survey .

To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam.

You may apply and take the exam online at HCDS II CalCareers
HCDS I CalCareers
If you're new to the state application process please visit 3 Steps to a State Job .

All information regarding your employment history must be included on the State Employment Application STD. 678. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed or applications received without the following information for each job entry will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted:

• "To" and "from" dates (month/day/year)
• Hours worked per week
• Private sector job titles
• Supervisor name and phone number
• Job duties performed
• State employees must list the specific departments for which they worked and indicate the specific civil service classification titles held (not working titles)

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.

Closing Date/Time: 9/10/2025

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• CA Department of Housing & Community Development

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