STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

at  Department of Housing Community Development

Under the general direction of the Section Chief (Manager II) of the Federal Programs Branch of the Division of Financial Assistance (DFA), the Manager I oversees a group of professional technical staff responsible for the implementation of infrastructure related to federally-funded Housing and Community Development programs including Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs

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.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)

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. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to a formal interview. Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents cannot substitute 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 exceed two pages, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font and address the following:

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Please respond to the following question by displaying the question in the document, followed with your response. The SOQ should be no longer than 2 pages, single-spaced, in 12 pt Arial font.

• Describe your experience in designing and/or administering multifamily affordable housing and/or disaster recovery multifamily housing program through federal, state, and/or local funding sources.
• Demonstrate your experience developing and fostering effective relationships internally and externally including third parties (e.g. Consultants, local jurisdictions, developers, community organizations, architects, construction managers, government liaisons, etc.)

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).
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: 2/7/2025

• “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)