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HCD Specialist

Firm Name
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Firm Location
Sacramento County
Firm Website
https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=227209

Description

A specialist position in our Land Use unit working on a variety of land use topics including incentive programs, prohousing designations, ADUs, housing element reviews, planning grants, technical assistance to local and regional governments and other exciting projects that come to the unit.

Under general direction, the Housing and Community Development Specialist I, is responsible for a variety  of high level policy, program, regulatory and technical assistance activities related to the Land Use and Planning Section and Housing Policy Development functions including, housing elements and other housing laws, planning grant and other programs, prohousing designations, accessory dwelling units, at-risk preservation, technical assistance, research and technical expertise for housing and community development policies activities. Independently responsible conducting all related activities such as housing element reviews and enforcement, research, analysis and development of program and policy recommendations for consideration by executives. Other topic related issues include, regulatory relief, homelessness, land use and planning, public health, disaster planning, climate change, transportation, housing for special needs populations, and government planning and financing programs. The Specialist I also serve as a conduit between the Division and a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

PLEASE NOTE:  A STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.  PLEASE SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” SECTION FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS.

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:
  • Knowledge to policy issues including homelessness, affirmatively furthering fair housing, access to opportunity, displacement, tenant rights, equity, land use planning, community and economic development, climate change, disaster mitigation and resiliency, transportation, and housing finance and preservation
  • Knowledge to legislative and regulatory analysis
  • Knowledge of research techniques
  • Knowledge of project and time management
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and relational databases
  • Ability to reason logically and apply critical thinking skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups, verbally and in writing
  • Ability to analyze and make recommendations
  • Ability to provide technical assistance and expert consultation related to housing policy
  • Ability to conduct outreach and stakeholder engagement with a diverse range of communities
  • Ability to plan and carry out complex projects
  • Ability to prepare and present technical reports
  • Ability to participate in teams as a leader or team member
  • Ability to establish and maintain supportive, cooperative relationships with others
  • Ability to work under tight schedules and deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and report progress to leadership

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-227209
Position #(s): 401-306-9035-031
Working Title: HCD Specialist
Classification: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Details

Job Type
 Permanent
Paid Y/N
  Paid
Application Due
  1/15/2021
Job Category:
Community Development, Housing
Job Sector:
Public