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Department of Housing & Community Development
MANAGER II
$9,572.00 - $10,867.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/18/2026
Job Description and Duties
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.
Under the administrative direction of the Assistant Deputy Director of Operations, Division of Administration and Management (CEA B), the Manager Il serves as the Department’s Personnel Officer and has overall responsibility for the Human Resources Branch (HRB) and all its activities. Through subordinate supervisors, the Manager ll oversees Workforce Development, HR Systems and Programs, Employee Relations, Administrative Affairs, and Personnel Operations. Directly and through supervisors, the Manager ll determines and implements HCD’s human resources policies and administers the policies of California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), the State Personnel Board (SPB) and the State Controller's Office (SCO) to ensure effective personnel management practices throughout the Department.
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.
This position requires reporting to an HCD office a minimum of four days per week. In limited cases, at the Department’s discretion, an employee may be approved to work in a remote-centered capacity on a temporary basis until appropriate office space becomes available. Under California Government Code Section 14200, telework-eligible employees must reside in California. The designated headquarters location will be based on the employee’s primary residence and may be updated if HCD criteria are met.
Position Details
Department Information
Our Vision
Department Website: https://www.hcd.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
Employment Application (STD.678)
HCD Disclosure Requirements
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.
HCD utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website.
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: 6/18/2026Who May Apply
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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- State civil service Human Resources experience at the supervisor level in at least one of the following areas:
- Classification and Pay
- Recruitment and Selection
- Personnel Transactions and benefits
- Workforce Development
- Employee Relations (labor, medical, performance, etc.)
- Experience leading through complex or high-risk personnel matters, including advising senior leadership on HR related risk, compliance matters, and/or organizational strategy.
- Experience supervising and managing others, including performance management and upskilling.
- Experience leading reorganizations, program redesigns, systems modernization, or operational streamlining initiatives.
- Experience using data, dashboards, or measurable performance indicators to improve HR operations and services.
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
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 | JC-520493
(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. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to a formal interview. Resumes, cover letters, or any other documents cannot substitute 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 two (2) pages, it should be single-spaced, organized, and responses numbered, you must use Arial 12-point font and address the following:
- Describe a time you were responsible for overseeing multiple HR functions simultaneously. How did you ensure alignment, quality, and consistency across teams?
- Describe a situation where you had to advise senior leaders on a HR matter where there was risk involved. What was the situation, how did you identify and present your recommendations, and what was the result?
- Provide an example of a HR process or system you significantly improved? Describe the problem you identified, your approach, the actions you took, and the measurable results.
Note: Applicants who do not follow these instructions may be disqualified from the selection process.
Visit the SOQ Checklist for Candidates for tips on completing a Statement of Qualifications.
Additional Information
To become 'list eligible' for consideration, interested candidates must successfully pass a civil service exam.
You may apply and take the Manager II 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.
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