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:

• Support research projects at the intersection of housing, climate and transportation issues.
• Develop communication materials including presentations for management, literature review summaries, programmatic materials, and policy memos.
• Analyze relevant legislation, policies, programs, and issues and make recommendations.
• Develop and implement policies and programs related to housing and land use issues that affect housing supply and affordability.
• Represent the Department at interagency meetings to connect transportation and climate change with housing policy.
• Provide support for the other units within HPD.

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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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.
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: 9/24/2025

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.

Some responsibilities within this team include:

• Support research projects at the intersection of housing, climate and transportation issues.
• Develop communication materials including presentations for management, literature review summaries, programmatic materials, and policy memos.
• Analyze relevant legislation, policies, programs, and issues and make recommendations.
• Develop and implement policies and programs related to housing and land use issues that affect housing supply and affordability.
• Represent the Department at interagency meetings to connect transportation and climate change with housing policy.
• Provide support for the other units within HPD

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