What are the responsibilities and job description for the ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR position at Department of Housing & Community Development?
Under the general direction of the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC), the 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 enforcement of state housing laws, including, without limitation, legal and policy questions, accountability and enforcement, and local grants and assistance related or with respect to the same. 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 Assistant Chief Counsel when they are absent.
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
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 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: 5/1/2025Who 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for additional requirements.
- Other - A cover letter is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
- Expertise in the legal aspects of real estate transactions, multi-family housing finance, and/or development.
- Experience in mortgage and foreclosure law.
- Experience with legislative analysis and drafting, including analysis and drafting of statutes, regulations, and/or guidelines.
- Expertise in drafting guidelines and regulations.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience and ability.
- Demonstrated experience at the intersection of law and housing policy.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, challenging work environment requiring quick turnaround to meet established deadlines.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to use good judgment when analyzing data and situations, draw sound conclusions, and take effective action.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills appropriate to supervisory role and integration into the team.
- Demonstrated legal creativity.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments with accuracy, to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and to work effectively, independently, and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
- Well-developed and demonstrated skills in legal research and the creative application of the same, legal writing, legal drafting, legal analysis, negotiation, and advocacy.
- Legal or other experience addressing or related to housing policy development and enforcement and/or the policy considerations underlying the same
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 474900
(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 (RA Requests)
(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
- Describe your supervisory experience. How many staff have you managed, in what capacity, and how have you fostered team growth and performance?
- Describe your experience with housing policy. What was your specific role?
- Discuss how you’ve communicated complex legal or policy issues to senior leadership, stakeholders, or diverse audiences. What strategies have you used to foster understanding, alignment, and action?
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 exam online at CalCareers.
If you're new to the state application process please visit 3 Steps to a State Job.
- "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.
