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Job Description
Senior Housing Policy Specialist•Hybrid Department of Housing & Community Development
JC-521324
•Senior Housing Policy Specialist•Hybrid
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II
$7,276.00•$9,107.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
6/21/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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. Under the general direction of Supervisor II, the Housing and Community Development Specialist II (HCDS II) works independently and with a high level of responsibility to provide complex technical assistance, policy analysis, and research and enforcement within the Housing Accountability Unit. The role develops policy and program recommendations for executive consideration. The HCDS II is responsible for implementing and enforcing the most critical and sensitive issues of a greater scope that impact housing by implementing and enforcing various state housing, planning, and land use laws, including, but not limited to, Transit-Oriented Development laws, Housing Element Law, the Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, the Housing Crisis Act, Streamlined Ministerial Approval, and others. The HCDS also serves as a key conduit between the Division and a wide variety of external stakeholders, providing technical assistance, guidance, and supporting the successful implementation and accountability of housing laws.
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 position requires reporting to an HCD office a minimum of four days per week. In limited cases, at the Department's discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote-centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework-eligible employees must reside in California. The designated headquarters location will be based on the employee's primary residence and may be updated if HCD criteria are met. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$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. HCD utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website. 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.
