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.
Under the general direction of the Staff Services Manager I in the Planning Grants & Incentives Unit, the HCDR II independently performs the more technical, complex, and varied analytical assignments that include technical assistance, policy and program development and implementation, analysis, research, and inter-department, inter-agency, external coordination and other activities related to housing and land use policy issues that affect housing supply and affordability, including land use planning, climate change, sustainability, transportation, equity and other land use topics. Incumbents also analyze, develop, and evaluate relevant legislation, policies, and programs issues and are expected to establish and maintain effective working professional relationships.
Some responsibilities within this team include:
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.
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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.
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:
We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:
HCD’s Sacramento Headquarters’ building also offers:
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Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
When applying for this position, a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted with your State Employment Application STD Form 678. Applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as part of the application package that will be used as a pre-interview screening tool; the SOQ is a scored assignment. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. Failure to follow instructions may lead to disqualification.
SOQ 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 and then 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 prompts below as instructed above. Applicants who do not submit the SOQ requirement will not be considered for this position. Failure to follow the instructions above may result in disqualification.
Answer the following questions as instructed above.
1. Describe how your work experience makes you the best candidate for the position. Please include relevant work examples based on the desirable qualifications listed in the job announcement.
2. Describe your understanding of how housing availability and affordability interact with other public policy areas, primarily climate change, land use and transportation.
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:
Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for additional requirements