Federal Policy and Compliance Section Chief

Position Details

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director and supervising Branch Chief in the Division of Federal Financial Assistance (DFFA), the Federal Policy Compliance Section Chief oversees professional staff responsible for the following division-wide functions:

• Special Projects – works directly with Deputy Director, Division leadership, and coordinates across the Department and with external stakeholders to support urgent, emerging, sensitive and critical policy needs that ensure the timely and compliant administration of federal resources for the Department.
• Federal Policy Compliance – oversees staff that operate as subject matter experts in state and federal policy and compliance requirements, including for procurement, environmental review, labor standards and construction contracting compliance for multifamily, single-family, and community development projects funded by the Division.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:

• Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Housing & Community Development, P.O. Box 952050, Sacramento, CA 94252-2050
• Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Housing & Community Development, HCD Hiring Unit | JC 523044, 651 Bannon Street (SW Lobby), Sacramento, CA 9581108:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• 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 below for additional requirements.