Senior Housing Policy Specialist

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This range is provided by California Department of Housing & Community Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00

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Job Code: JC-489295

Position #: -006

Working Title: Senior Housing Policy Specialist-Hybrid

Classification: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST II

$7,276.00 - $9,107.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST I

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date: 9/10/2025

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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.

The Housing and Community Development Specialist II (HCDS II) is considered a highly skilled practitioner who serves as prime resource persons and innovators, requiring skills, knowledge abilities responsible for independently conducting high level research, analysis, document development, technical assistance and review and development and implementation of programs and policies up to the greatest scope, based on extraordinary project responsibility and program sensitivity.

Under general direction of the Planning Grants & Incentives Manager, 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.

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.

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