Housing Policy Analyst-Hybrid

Housing Policy Analyst

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$6,330.00 - $7,929.00

Job Code #: JC-502477

Position #(s): -028

Working Title: Housing Policy Analyst-Hybrid

Classification: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II

# of Positions: Multiple

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date: 1/12/2026

Location:

Sacramento

Department Website:

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.

The Housing and Community Development Representative I (HCDR I) works in a team environment to provide technical assistance, policy analysis and research. Incumbents will analyze and research critical and sensitive housing issues, including implementing and enforcing state housing laws for the Housing Accountability Unit. This includes, but is not limited to, Housing Element Law, land‑use related issues, Accessory Dwelling usage, federal and local housing planning and preservation programs, accountability & enforcement requirements.

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.

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 r, 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 conducted in California and cleared prior to being hired.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678…