Jc-385225 - Telework Option - Senior Housing Policy Specialist

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the Staff Services Manager II has the primary responsibility of performing work related to the mission of the department on behalf of the Director. The incumbent will be expected to have a high level of expertise in administrative functions and leadership to work in collaboration with intergovernmental groups and department executives to support the departments highest priorities, initiatives and policies that impact the department.

Desirables

• Experience analyzing information and making recommendations
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership experience in a team setting
• Experience working on complex policies that have a large impact to a department or organization
• Ability to act professional in all interactions
• Experience working with various governmental agencies
• Experience working with and/or supporting executive level leadership
• Experience in working on housing initiatives
• Experience writing recommendations on policy issues
• Ability to communicate effective, both orally and in writing

Job Duties

Identify, analyze, and interpret key housing policy issues that impact the operations of housing programs across the department; direct or carry out special projects per the direction of the Director and Chief Deputy Director; advise the Director regarding the most sensitive, critical, and/or confidential issues pertaining to existing or developing policy and/or activities affecting housing in California; recommend and obtain approvals from executive leadership to implement major strategies; direct the implementation of program tasks; propose changes, including internal and external policy, designated to improve the Department’s program.

Develop, review and/or revise policy/issue memoranda, position papers, advisories; summarize policy decisions and identify impact of policy; develop and resolve issues/problems; develop plans of action, prepare recommendations for the Director and Chief Deputy Director; assist executive on the most sensitive and/or confidential matters. Work with Communications to prepare talking points and PowerPoint presentations. Perform administrative duties related to policies and workload of the Directors Office, including review of documents for approval and providing recommendations regarding HCD policies and practices, and attend meetings on behalf of the Director and Chief Deputy Director.

Work in collaboration with intergovernmental groups and leaders across the state and country on issues related to housing; support the Directors highest priorities which requires interaction with leaders of various organization; act as the primary contact for the Director on policy issues with the legislature and elected officials; present sensitive issues that involve a change in policy that may have a significant impact on programs, the public and/or affiliated groups. Represent the Director as a member of the Executive Staff as needed and participate in the development and implementation of HCD’s strategic initiatives. Assist in the management and coordination of special projects and other complex departmental matters.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,204.00 - $8,950.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95833