Job Posting: Assistant Deputy Secretary, Legislation

California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA)

JC-526864
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Assistant Deputy Secretary, Legislation
C. E. A.

$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 8/29/2026

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.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Secretary, Legislation, at the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, the Assistant Deputy Secretary of Legislation will serve as a principal advisor over legislative policy matters in furtherance of the Agency and its member departments before the Governor’s Office, State Legislature, and with other governmental entities at the federal, state, or local level.

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 the CHHA Sacramento Headquarters office a minimum of four days per week.

 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-526864
Position #(s):
464-100-7500-002
Working Title:
Assistant Deputy Secretary, Legislation
Classification:
C. E. A.
$10,349.00 - $12,526.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time

Department Information

The California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA) advances a California for all by safeguarding civil rights, funding and preserving affordable housing, expanding pathways to homeownership, and working to prevent and end homelessness statewide. We serve Californians across the full housing spectrum—from individuals experiencing homelessness to first-time homebuyers—ensuring every community has the support it needs to thrive.

Our vision is simple and bold: a California where civil rights are protected, and everyone has a place to call home.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHHA values diversity at all levels and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees from varied backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences are welcomed and can succeed. Employees are expected to support an environment free from discrimination, provide equitable and consistent service to the public, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and contribute meaningfully to building a more just and accessible California.

Department Website: https://housing.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.

CHHA Disclosure Requirements
Selected candidates may be subject to rules imposed by a Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CHHA employees, which may require filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700).

CHHA utilizes the federal E-Verify system to verify employment authorization in the United States. For additional information, please visit the E-Verify website.

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: 8/29/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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:

California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA)
Postal
Attn: Hiring Unit | JC-526864
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:

California Housing and Homelessness Agency (CHHA)
Drop-Off
HCD Hiring Unit | JC-526864
651 Bannon Street (SW 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.
  • Other - A cover letter is required. 
  • Statement of Qualifications - Please see statement of qualifications section below for instructions.
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.

Examination Qualification Requirements

All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.

Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.

General Qualifications

State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

Knowledge and Abilities

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy – influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:

  • Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager’s role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department’s or agency’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):

CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.

CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.

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:
  1. Demonstrated experience in analyzing, developing, and implementing statewide initiatives and policies.  Additional consideration will be given to specific experience related to the preservation and production of affordable housing; efforts to prevent and end homelessness; facilitating affordable housing finance; and protecting and enforcing civil rights
  2. Strong ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally statewide policies and positions to a variety of audiences including external stakeholders, the Legislature including legislative staff and all levels of government including other departments, agencies, the Department of Finance, and other executives level positions.
  3. Clear understanding and knowledge of the legislative process. Skilled and legislative administration through clear and strategic issue prioritization, deadline and calendar management, and demonstrated experience in organizing complex processes with competing deadlines.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills including working effectively and in partnership with state departments, executive level staff, the Governor's Office, the Department of Finance, California legislators and legislative staff, the Legislative Analyst Office, stakeholders, and outside organizations; And the ability to effectively represent the administration's executive position, policy, and perspectives and successfully negotiate policy positions with these entities.
  5. Demonstrated knowledge of both federal and state funding policies, procedures, and processes including state budget proposals.
  6. Managerial experience leading teams or programs including providing constructive feedback.

Examination Information

The examination process will consist of a Statement of Qualifications evaluation.The Statement of Qualifications will be used to evaluate your education and experience and will also serve as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance.

The Statement of Qualifications will be the only basis for your final score and rank on the eligible list.

Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for instructions. Failure to follow instructions may result in disqualification. 

If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.

A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.

The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.

Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.

The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service law and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.

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
  • Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
  • Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts
  • Free Employee Assistance Program
  • Investment in your training and development

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

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

    Department Website: https://housing.ca.gov/
    Human Resources Contact:
    Brandi Sparks (JC-526864)
    (916) 704-9787
    brandi.sparks@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 (RA Requests)
    (916) 263-6871
    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

    To be considered for this position, each candidate must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application. The SOQ also serves as documentation of the candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and is considered your first interview for the position. Please daft an SOQ that describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to each Desirable Qualification factor listed above.
    • Respond to each Desirable Qualification factor in the same order they are listed and provide specific examples.
    • The SOQ must be numbered and relate to each numbered Desirable Qualification Factor.
    • Responses should be complete, specific, and clear. Include the name of the organization where you gained the experience, your title and level of responsibility, when they occurred, as well as relevant outcomes and measurements of success.
    • The SOQ document must not exceed 3 pages in length, letter sized, single spaced, with 12 point font.
    The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor in successful job performance. Resumes will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ. If your qualifications are competitive, you may be invited for an interview.

    Additional Information

    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.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off
    Print Job