Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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.

This position exists in the Division of Housing Policy Development (HPD), Policy & Program Support Unit (PPS), Climate & Transportation Team. Under supervision of the SSM I Climate & Transportation Policy Manager, the HCDR I/II supports policy development, analysis, technical assistance, and research on the following issues which impact housing: climate change, climate resiliency & adaptation, transportation (greenhouse gas reduction/vehicle miles traveled), extreme heat, residential decarbonization, and other related subjects. The HCDR I/II is expected to become fluent in the policies related to climate and transportation set forth by the California Air Resources Board, the California Transportation Commission, the California Department of Transportation and other organizations, and make connections to the potential impacts on housing policy. The HCDR I/II will articulate these connections and may lead projects that provide policy solutions.

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, and policy memos.
• Analyze relevant legislation, policies, programs, and issues and make recommendations.
• Represent the Department at interagency meetings to connect transportation and climate change with housing policy.
• Provide support to the other HPD units.
• Other projects as assigned.

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.

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:

• Subject matter expertise in climate change, climate resiliency and adaption, transportation, housing & planning, or other policy issues that directly impact housing.
• Experience with interagency or cross-disciplinary coordination and communication and with stakeholder outreach.
• Experience or knowledge in policy or legislative development and/or analysis.
• Experience researching, writing, and/or presenting policy reports or analyses.
• Experience demonstrating strong written and verbal communication abilities, such as: public Speaking and presenting information to diverse audiences, and creating reports, memos and technical informational materials.

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

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Statement of Qualifications

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.

SOQ Instructions:

The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, numbered and labeled as reflected below . Your SOQ must include the numbered prompts below and then followed by your response and include a relevant response to each prompt. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. 

Answer the following prompts below as instructed above. Applicants who do not submit the SOQ requirement will not be considered for this position. 

Answer the following questions as instructed above.

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

2. Describe your understanding of how housing availability and affordability interact with other public policy areas, primarily climate change, land use and transportation.

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 at the bottom of this page.

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