Senior Housing Policy Specialist

Job Description and Duties

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 general direction of the Planning Grants & Incentives Supervisor II, the HCDS II independently conducts high-level research, analysis, document development and review, technical assistance and development and implementation of programs and policies up to the most critical and sensitive issues of a greater scope that impact housing, which may include housing element review and implementation, program development and implementation, land use and planning, climate change, transportation, and housing for special needs populations, including homelessness and other related topics. Serve as a conduit between the Division and a wide variety of external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with housing elements, land use and program development and relatable technical assistance, policy preparation, analysis and implementation.
• Experience in the planning, entitlement and permitting phases of state, regional and local government land use – either as a land use planner, consultant, or other representative.
• Experience in land use planning, housing and community development, general plans, zoning, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), affirmatively furthering fair housing and related laws.
• Experience with project management or leading teams or independently carrying out special projects.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing and communicating (written, verbal, and inter-personal) and presenting to a variety of internal and external stakeholders; experience with public engagement.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

• Click on the following link to complete a department recruitment survey: Recruitment Survey.
• To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam.
• If you're new to the state application process please visit 3 Steps to a State Job.
• 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)

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit | JC 521870
(916) 263-6735
Hiring@hcd.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact

EEO Contact: Medical Management Unit
(916) 263-6735
medical.management@hcd.ca.gov