Closing Date: 8th May, 2026

Description:

Job Description and Duties:
Note: Effective July 1, 2025, a 4.62% salary reduction is in place under the Personal Leave Program (PLP), with 8 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.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), the Legal Affairs Division (LAD) Attorney Supervisor (AS) will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work of a professional legal staff, and act as a legal adviser to top management regarding a variety of administrative programs, with special reference to state-funded multifamily housing programs including the Asset Management and Compliance Unit and the Loan Restructuring and Compliance Unit which includes the Compliance Resolution Program, Loan Portfolio Restructuring, Excess Equity and Portfolio Reinvestment Programs. The AS will also: (1) provide input regarding draft and deliver employee performance appraisals; (2) provide input regarding approval/disapproval of merit salary adjustments; (3) assign and review work (quality & deadlines); (4) provide input regarding discipline of employees (5) maintain documentation for individual employees including work performance, leave approvals, and attestations to specific departmental policies; (6) prepare recommendations related to procedures and policies within the assigned program units; (7) participate in regular senior staff meetings with the General Counsel/Deputy Director, Deputy General Counsel, ACC, and other attorneys and staff; (8) coordinate and communicate regarding workflow and matters of general importance with the ACC and other relevant attorneys; (9) coordinate with staff, other attorneys and/or Attorney General's office, as may be appropriate, regarding all litigation matters pertaining to their functional areas; and, (10) act in the place of the ACC when absent.

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. (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31756673&name=VACANT_DS_104_5749_003_PS1056Proposed1.pdf)

Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Attorney Supervisor (https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=5749)

Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist (http://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobApplicationPackageChecklist.aspx?JobControlId=516536)
  • Duty Statement (https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/FileDownload.aspx?aid=31756673&name=VACANT_DS_104_5749_003_PS1056Proposed1.pdf)

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 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. (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees)

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: 5/8/2026

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 Cal Career Account at Www.Cal Careers.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-516536
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-516536
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.Cal Careers.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.

Applicants Requiring Reasonable Accommodations for The Hiring Interview Process Must Request