Housing Accountability Chief

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 is that every California resident can live, work, and play in healthy communities of opportunity.

HCD awards loans and grants to public and private housing developers, nonprofit agencies, cities, counties, state and federal partners. This funding supports the construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of affordable rental and ownership homes, provides permanent supportive housing options as well as stable, safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness. HCD also develops housing policy, building codes, and regulates factory-built and manufactured homes as well as mobilehome parks.

About the role

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 alongside passionate professionals.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of the Housing Policy Development Division (HPD) and the Assistant Deputy Director for the Housing Accountability Unit, the Manager II oversees the Housing Accountability Unit’s technical assistance, education, and enforcement activities related to land use and planning laws, transit-oriented development laws, and housing element implementation. The Manager II collaborates closely with division leadership and program staff to ensure alignment on key initiatives, maintain clear communication, and incorporate feedback into policy and accountability strategies.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Housing Accountability Unit’s technical assistance, education, and enforcement activities related to land use and planning laws, transit-oriented development laws, and housing element implementation.
• Collaborate closely with division leadership and program staff to ensure alignment on key initiatives, maintain clear communication, and incorporate feedback into policy and accountability strategies.

Requirements

• A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
• Confidentiality: Do not include any confidential information (e.g., Social Security Number, birthdate, student ID, driver’s license number unless required, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, age) on any documents submitted for this job vacancy.
• Employment Application (STD.678) must include work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names, and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application.
• 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 or returning 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.

Pay

$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework schedule.