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  • Homekey+ Program Manager-Hybrid

    Sacramento, California United States CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Full Time $6,963.00 - $8,650.00 per Month May 01, 2025
    CA Department of Housing & Community Development Employer:

    CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

    Our mission is to promote safe, affordable homes and vibrant, inclusive sustainable Californians for all communities. Our vision is that every Californian can live, work, play in healthy communities for opportunity. We aim to increase the supply of affordable places to live in California, preserve affordable housing, protect public investments, protect mobile homes and manufactured home owners, guarding health and safety of all Californians through building and standards adoption, ensuring California plans for range of housing and we aim to create effective solutions to housing crisis through policy and research. HCD values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. HCD believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join HCD and help us improve the lives of all Californians. HCD employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees' wages, hours, and conditions of employment. Some added benefits HCD offers include: Flexible Work Hours, Telework Opportunities, Free Parking, Health, Dental & Vision Benefits, Paid Sick & Vacation, Retirement, Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 11 Paid Holidays, 401(k) & 457 plans, Military Leave, Student Loan Forgiveness, Long Term Care, Group Legal Services, and Reimbursement Accounts.  

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    Job Description

    Job Description and Duties

    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 California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is recruiting for a Staff Services Manager I to help implement Homekey+ , which is the Permanent Supportive Housing component of Proposition 1. Proposition 1 was approved by voters in March 2024 and includes $6.4 billion in bond funding to support housing options that served unhoused Californians with a behavioral health challenge. Homekey+ includes over $2 billion of that funding; This is an innovative, fast moving, impactful program that provides funding to local jurisdictions and their partners to quickly build new units or acquire and rehabilitate hotels, motels, multifamily apartments, and other properties to convert them into housing.

    The Staff Services Manager I will lead a team responsible for application review, underwriting, technical assistance, award recommendations, contract development, project management, task tracking, and more. Desirable qualifications include experience with affordable housing programs and finance and homelessness policy. Additionally, seeking applicants demonstrating ability to deliver internal and external presentations, proven project management skills and supervisory experience to lead a high performing team in a fast-paced work environment, while being nimble and promoting analytical and creative solutions.

    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 .

    Working Conditions

    Travel: Up to 5% overnight travel throughout the state may be required to attend stakeholder outreach workshops and provide technical assistance.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
    • STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I


    Additional Documents

    • Job Application Package Checklist
    • Duty Statement


    Position Details

    Job Code #:

    JC-475788

    Position #(s):

    401-285-4800-002

    Working Title:

    Homekey+ Program Manager-Hybrid

    Classification:

    STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
    $6,963.00 - $8,650.00

    # of Positions:

    Multiple

    Work Location:

    Sacramento County

    Telework:

    Hybrid

    Job Type:

    Permanent, Full Time

    Department Information

    HCD helps to provide stable, safe homes affordable to veterans, seniors, young families, farm workers, tribes, people with disabilities, and individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

    Our Vision

    Every California resident can live, work, and play in healthy communities of opportunity.

    What We Do

    HCD does not manage properties or place individuals in affordable housing. For assistance, please contact a person in your local community who helps people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Our Commitment to Diversity

    HCD values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. HCD believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join HCD and help us improve the lives of all Californians.

    Department Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/

    Special Requirements



    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 ID number, 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 cleared prior to being hired.

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

    Application Instructions

    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.
    Final Filing Date: 5/21/2025
    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    Department of Housing & Community Development

    Postal

    Attn: Hiring Unit-JC-475788

    P.O. Box 952050

    Sacramento , CA 94252-2050

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    Department of Housing & Community Development

    Drop-Off

    HCD Hiring Unit-JC-475788

    651 Bannon Street (Lobby)

    Sacramento , CA 95811

    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is required and must be included.
    • Statement of Qualifications -
      Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for additional requirements.

    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    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:

    • Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including performance management.
    • Underwriting or financial analysis of affordable housing projects
    • Experience with the homeless response system or programs that support people experiencing homelessness or other special populations
    • Project management experience, including assigning, tracking, and reviewing work.
    • Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Experience facilitating meetings with diverse stakeholders including executives and preparing external correspondence.
    • Advanced Excel skills including the creation and management of complex workbooks.
    • Experience applying for or reviewing public loans or grant applications.
    • Experience with a variety of presentations at all levels: i.e. peers, executive, conferences, upper-level government, and public speaking and presenting with diverse stakeholders.


    Benefits

    We offer competitive benefits and flexible opportunities:
    • Excellent health, dental and vision benefits for employee/employee’s family
    • 401k program
    • Flexible Schedules
    • Hybrid telework
    • Alternate Work Week Schedule options
    • Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
    • Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
    • Free Employee Assistance Program
    • Investment in your training and development

    HCD’s Sacramento Headquarters’ building also offers:
    • Convenient transportation options, including light-rail and pre-tax parking
    • Free On-site Gym
    • On-site Childcare
    • On-site Café, Deli, and Grill
    • On-site ATM

    For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

    Contact Information

    The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/

    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Hiring Unit
    (916) 263-6735
    hiring@hcd.ca.gov

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
    EEO Contact:
    Medical Management Unit
    (916) 263-6735
    medical.management@hcd.ca.gov

    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Statement of Qualifications

    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 excee d two pages, single-spaced, Arial 12-point font and address the following:

    Describe your knowledge and experience demonstrating the desirable qualifications of this position. Please give specific examples, including your role and responsibilities, as well as the outcomes. Further, describe how your background prepares you for this position and Include examples of your knowledge of affordable housing finance, underwriting and/or homeless policy.

    Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process.

    Visit th e SO Q Checklist for Candidates for tip s on completing a Statement of Qualifications.

    Additional Information

    Click on the following link to complete a department recruitment survey: Recruitment Survey .

    To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam.

    You may apply and take the exam online at CalCareers .

    If you're new to the state application process please visit 3 Steps to a State Job .

    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)


    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

    Closing Date/Time: 5/21/2025
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What is a Project Management Professional?

A project management professional is a certified expert in managing projects from initiation to completion. These professionals possess the skills, knowledge, and experience to lead projects and teams to achieve specific objectives. Project management professionals are highly sought across multiple industries, including government, IT, finance, and construction.

They are responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling resources to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. With the demand for skilled project managers rising, this profession offers job security and ample opportunities for career growth.

 

Benefits of Working in Government Project Management

  • Inclusive work environment: Government project managers work in environments that promote diversity and encourage collaboration.
  • National security: Many projects in the government sector directly contribute to the nation’s security and welfare.
  • Training and development programs: Government jobs often provide access to extensive professional development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Career advancement: Opportunities to work on high-profile projects can lead to promotions and long-term career growth.
  • Job stability: Government jobs offer long-term employment stability, allowing project managers to focus on their professional growth.
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    • Assistant Vice President: This role oversees project management operations and provides strategic project direction.
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    • Senior Project Manager: Leads multiple projects and guides junior project managers.
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    • Program Manager: Oversees large-scale projects and ensures alignment with the organization’s goals.
     

    Key Skills for Government Project Managers

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    • Communication: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to work with stakeholders, team members, and clients.
    • Planning: Ability to develop project plans that outline goals, timelines, and resources.
    • Project management knowledge: Understanding Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
    • Project management tools: Proficiency in MS Project, Asana, or Trello tools.
    • Problem-solving: Ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions to keep projects on track.

    In addition to these skills, government project managers must be adaptable and able to navigate the unique challenges posed by working in the public sector. This includes managing complex regulations, working with diverse teams, and ensuring transparency and accountability at every project stage.

     

    Education and Certification Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in project management, business, or a related field.
    • Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile.
    • A Master’s degree is often preferred for senior roles.
    • Continuous professional development to stay current on project management trends and best practices.
     

    Government Agencies Hiring Project Managers

    1. Department of Defense (DoD)
    2. NASA
    3. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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    5. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

    Many other federal and state agencies also hire project managers, offering a broad range of various opportunities across various sectors. Whether you’re interested in infrastructure, healthcare, or environmental projects, government roles are available in nearly every field.

     

    Job Responsibilities and Duties

    • Lead projects by developing plans, managing teams, and coordinating with stakeholders.
    • Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standard.
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    • Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure that potential issues are identified early and addressed promptly.
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    Government project managers are also responsible for ensuring that projects comply with regulations and policies specific to their department or agency, adding a layer of responsibility.

     

    Work Environment and Conditions

    • Work primarily occurs in an office setting, though occasional travel to project sites may be required.
    • Team collaboration in a fast-paced environment is essential.
    • Utilize project management tools to monitor and execute tasks.
    • Participate in training programs to continuously upgrade skills.
     

    Salary and Benefits

    • Competitive salary depending on experience and location.
    • Comprehensive benefits packages, including health insurance and paid time off.
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    • An inclusive work environment that values collaboration.
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    • Develop project budgets and manage expenses.
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    Project Management Tools and Software

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