HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I

State of California•Sacramento, CA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Section Chief Staff Services Manager II, the incumbent independently provides expertise, research and analysis on technical aspects of the programs and policies of the Division of State Financial Assistance (DSFA). The incumbent functions as an advisor and lead technical staff to assist with monitoring and compliance of the complex projects and providing data and reporting for the Asset Management and Compliance (AMC) Fiscal Section. 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. 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. This is subject to change if HCD's criteria is met. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
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.
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 one page, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font and address the following:
Describe in detail how your experience, educational background and/or qualifications have prepared you for this position as specified in the duty statement.
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)

Nice To Haves

Experience in finance, fiscal management, budgeting, audits, and analysis.
Experience in real estate, asset management, property management, and/or accounting.
Experience analyzing Operating Budgets and Audits for Multifamily Housing Properties.
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, government codes, and regulations.
Experience working effectively with governmental agencies and private sector organizations.
High degree of independence of action.
Experience and knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other databases.

Responsibilities

Expertise, research and analysis on technical aspects of the programs and policies of the Division of State Financial Assistance (DSFA).
Advisor and lead technical staff to assist with monitoring and compliance of the complex projects and providing data and reporting for the Asset Management and Compliance (AMC) Fiscal Section.