Program Representative II

California Department of Housing & Community Development; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Housing and Community Development in Sacramento seeks a Program Representative II to oversee day‑to‑day activities administering the federally funded CDBG‑DR and CDBG‑MIT programs, and to work with local grantees on infrastructure, economic development, planning and social services.

This role requires strong writing, organizational and verbal skills, and the ability to report to the Disaster Recovery Branch.

Qualifications

• Experience administering and implementing federally funded programs (CDBG‑DR and CDBG‑MIT).
• Ability to collaborate with local grantees on infrastructure, economic development, planning or social services.
• Strong writing, organizational and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day activities administering and implementing CDBG‑DR and CDBG‑MIT programs.
• Collaborate with local grantees on infrastructure, economic development, planning and social services.
• Prepare written reports and coordinate with the supervisor and branch leadership.

Skills

Strong writing

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Job description

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 workplace. 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.

Job Code #: JC-527734

Position #(s): 401-254-8962-029

401-254-8962-011

Working Title: Program Representative II

Classification: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II

$6,330.00 - $7,929.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date: 9/2/2026

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

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, CA.

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 general direction of the Supervisor I of the Disaster Recovery Branch of the Division of Federal Financial Assistance (DFFA), the Program Representative is responsible for the day-to-day complex activities associated with all phases of administering and implementing the federally‑funded Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG‑DR) and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG‑MIT) programs. In particular, the Program Representative with work with local grantee programs and projects related to infrastructure, economic development, planning and/or social services. Program Representative will be expected to have strong writing, organizational, and verbal skills.

The Disaster Recover Branch, which is within DFFA, is primarily responsible for the design and implementation of federally‑funded housing, infrastructure, social service, economic development, planning, and mitigation programs including the development of program policies and procedures detailing the use and requirements of federal funding programs, funding recommendations, and fund disbursement.

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.

Special Requirements

• Statement of Qualifications is required. Failure to meet this criterion will result in candidate being disqualified.
• Applicant selected for interview will be required to complete a writing exercise on the day of the interview, and it must be submitted prior to when the interview begins.

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).