Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 the general direction of the Branch Chief of Multifamily Grants Management (MGM) in the Division of State Financial Assistance (DSFA), the Manager II oversees and directs the work of first level managers and specialists in a section responsible for all phases of administering the Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) multifamily grant agreements in compliance with programmatic and statutory requirements, including Homekey.

The MGM Branch is primarily responsible for the fiscal and contract management of state funded multifamily grant programs including disbursing and verifying the use of funds per eligible activities, monitoring and clearing of standard agreement special conditions, clearing performance milestones such as construction completion and occupancy, enforcement of appropriate affordability restrictions, monitoring reporting requirements, providing technical assistance to grantees to ensure programmatic and statutory requirements are met.

Please Note: A Statement of Qualifications must be submitted along with your application in order to be considered for this position. Please see Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.

This job can be done partly from home and partly from the office, based on California state rules. Sometimes, you may be able to work entirely from home, but the department will decide. You must live in California.

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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:

• Demonstrated experience in administering multifamily affordable housing and/or other housing programs through federal, state and/or local funding sources.
• Demonstrated experience in administering state and/or federal grant conditions, and/or other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in the hiring, supervision, and development of a diverse staff including office-centric and remote-centric staff.
• Ability to perform legislation review and analysis; review and write regulations; apply quality management principles and techniques; and develop, review, and edit sensitive and complex written reports and establish and maintain project priorities.  
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, and develop and maintain cooperative and harmonious relationships with other branches and other state agencies, peers, and the public,
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and PowerBI.
• Experience working with executives and program staff of government agencies.
• Experience administering new programs and policies.
• Experience communicating with Government Agencies & private sector.
• Experience writing policies and procedures.

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

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to the standard state application (form STD 678). Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. When completing the SOQ, number your responses, include all relevant experience, education, and training, as applicable, and explain all answers thoroughly.  Your SOQ should not exceed two pages, be single-spaced, typed on 8.5” x 11” paper size, Arial 12-point font and address the following:

1. Describe your experience in implementing and/or administering multifamily affordable housing and/or housing programs through federal, state and/or local funding sources. Provide examples such as, but not limited to, your experience in implementing new programs or legislation; administering federal or state programs that fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, or new construction of multifamily, interim or permanent supportive housing, or single family low-income housing.

1. Describe your experience developing and fostering effective relationships internally and externally with stakeholders and the public (e.g., consultants, local jurisdictions, developers, community organizations, architects, construction managers, government liaisons, etc.).

1. Describe your experience in supervising and developing staff, or leading teams including your experience promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace.

Note:  Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process.

Visit th e  SO Q Checklist for Candidates for tip s on completing a Statement of Qualifications.

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 below for additional requirements.

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