Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 Section Chief of the Multifamily Lending Special Projects Branch within the Division of State Financial Assistance (DSFA), the Housing and Community Development Specialist (HCDS) II serves as a high-level technical expert to the branch’s executive management and is independently responsible for conducting complex research and evaluation, performing analysis, and developing policy and programmatic recommendations for state funded or administered multifamily housing programs across a spectrum of policy priority areas. The HCDS II leads teams responsible for planning, timeline management, reporting, and provides effective and consistent communications internally and externally. The incumbent also leads cross-functional teams to address critical and sensitive Departmental issues, guides analysis, and ensures alignment with strategic and executive priorities and serves as a subject matter expert to branch management for a wide range of housing industry-related matters, working collaboratively in the unit and performing the essential functions as directed.

The Multifamily Lending Special Projects Branch is primarily responsible for overseeing the state-funded affordable housing programs including analysis of proposed legislation affecting new or existing programs, program design, the development of program guidelines or regulations detailing the use and requirements of state funding programs, issuance of Notices of Funding Availability and application forms, application review and funding recommendations, participation in project construction loan closing calls, and issuance of project Standard Agreements with the Department.

Up to 10% overnight travel throughout the state may be required.

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.

This job can be done partly from home and partly from the office, based on California state rules. Sometimes, you may be able to work entirely from home, but the department will decide. You must live in California.

This is a Limited Term Position that may be up to 12 months, or may be extended to 24 months or become permanent at a later date.

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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 cleared prior to being hired.

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

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:

• Understanding of and experience working in or navigating California’s state affordable housing finance structure
• Experience with affordable housing programs and policies at the local, state, and/or federal level

• Experience with some or all of the following housing-related topics: land use, climate-friendly housing, transportation, homeless housing and services
• Experience analyzing or implementing legislation, statute, and regulations

• Ability to take initiative, work under pressure to meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship
• Ability to think critically and develop, analyze, and recommend solutions or alternatives

• Experience and demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel for data analysis
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to pay attention to detail

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

Statement of Qualifications

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. When completing the SOQ, number your responses, include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly.  Your SOQ should not excee d two pages, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font and address the following:

1. Describe your experience and ability in managing assignments that included data analysis, writing, and presenting policy and/or programmatic information.

1. Describe your experience working in the affordable housing finance industry, including any examples of experience with guidelines and NOFA development, or similar experience analyzing or implementing legislation, statute, regulations.

1. Provide an example where you have worked within a team environment.

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.

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 -

  Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for additional requirements .

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