Program Representative II

Working Title: Program Representative II
Classification: Housing and Community Development Representative II
Pay: $6,330.00 - $7,929.00 per month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
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.

About the Department

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: 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.

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.

About the Role

This position is located in Sacramento, CA. 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 Supervisor I of the Disaster Recovery Branch of the Division of Federal Financial Assistance (DFFA), the Program Representative is responsible for the day-to-day complex activities associated with all phases of administering and implementing the federally-funded Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs. In particular, the Program Representative will work with local grantee programs and projects related to infrastructure, economic development, planning, and/or social services. Program Representatives will be expected to have strong writing, organizational, and verbal skills.

The Disaster Recovery Branch, which is within DFFA, is primarily responsible for the design and implementation of federally-funded housing, infrastructure, social service, economic development, planning, and mitigation programs including the development of program policies and procedures detailing the use and requirements of federal funding programs, funding recommendations, and fund disbursement.

This position requires reporting to an HCD office a minimum of four days per week. In limited cases, at the Department’s discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote-centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework-eligible employees must reside in California. The designated headquarters location will be based on the employee’s primary residence and may be updated if HCD criteria are met.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement federally-funded Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) programs.
• Work with local grantee programs and projects related to infrastructure, economic development, planning, and/or social services.
• Develop program policies and procedures detailing the use and requirements of federal funding programs.
• Make funding recommendations and manage fund disbursement.

Requirements

• A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be required to complete a writing exercise on the day of the interview, and it must be submitted prior to when the interview begins.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
• Pre-employment background checks are required for all new or returning HCD 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.

Schedule

• Permanent, Full Time
• Hybrid: Reporting to an HCD office a minimum of four days per week.

Location

Sacramento County