Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Climate & Transportation Manager, the Housing and Community Development Representative I is responsible for working in a team environment and assisting in providing technical assistance, policy, analysis, and research on issues that that affect housing supply and affordability, including land use planning, climate change, sustainability, transportation, hazard mitigation, disaster recovery, public health, and homelessness.

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.

Please Note:  A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.  Please see “special requirements” section for statement of qualifications instructions.

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

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 on the selected candidate's primary residence location. This is subject to change if HCD's criteria is met.

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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.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is considered an expectation for submittal when applying for this vacancy. It is a scored assignment. When creating your SOQ responses, please include each numbered prompt below, followed by your detailed response to be competitive. Failure to submit an SOQ as instructed may lead to disqualification. Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to a formal interview.  Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents cannot substitute the SOQ Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font and address the following instructed above :

1. Describe how your experience makes you the best candidate for the position. Please include relevant work experience based on the desirable qualifications listed on the job announcement. 

1. Describe your understanding of how housing availability and affordability interacts with other public policy areas, including climate change, land use, transportation, and access to opportunity.

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).

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:

• Subject matter expertise in housing policy as well as issues that directly impact housing, including climate policy, transportation policy and planning, land use planning and regulation, infill and transit-oriented development, climate resilience and adaptation, and/or disaster recovery and preparedness.
• Experience with interagency communication and stakeholder outreach.  
• Experience in preparing policy or legislative development and/or analysis. 
• Experience researching, writing, and/or presenting policy reports or analyses. 
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and inter-personal). 
• Strong technical writing and document review skills; ability to structure a document to communicate an issue concisely and clearly.

Benefits

HCD employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment.

Some added benefits HCD offers include: Flexible Work Hours, Telework Opportunities, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Paid Sick & Vacation, Retirement, Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) & 457 plans, Military Leave, Student Loan Forgiveness, Long Term Care, Group Legal Services, and Reimbursement Accounts.

Effective July 1, 2024, HCD headquarters will be located at the May Lee State Office Complex (MLSOC), 651 Bannon Street, Sacramento CA 95811. The 17.3-acre site is designed to achieve zero net energy (ZNE) and zero net carbon (ZNC) through the use of State-purchased carbon-free green energy. Amenities will include various dining options, childcare center, fitness center, and much more!

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Additional Information

Click on the following link to complete a department 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

If you're new to the state application process please visit

Visit the  SOQ Checklist for Candidates for tips on completing a Statement of Qualifications.

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).

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 see Statement of Qualifications section. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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