Assistant Deputy Director, Audits and Accountability

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.

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.

The Assistant Deputy Director, Audits and Accountability serves as the department’s executive leader responsible for developing and implementing audit, accountability, and enterprise risk management policies. This position provides strategic direction, ensures compliance with state and federal mandates, and represents the department in high-level oversight and interagency forums.

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.

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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 .

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:

• Experience leading complex public-sector audits (financial, compliance, or performance)
• Experience managing audit teams
• Experience ensuring compliance with recognized professional standards, alignment with organizational priorities, and timely delivery of high-quality work products
• Experience building, maintaining, and managing strong relationships with internal executives and external oversight and control agencies
• Experience navigating politically sensitive audit or compliance issues under intense scrutiny (e.g., legislative or media scrutiny, federal oversight, or similar high impact political or compliance risk environments)
• Ability to think creatively or “outside the box” to resolve challenges or mitigate risk

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

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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, specify relevant experience, education, timeframes, and provide specific examples.

Your SOQ should not exceed three (3) pages, single-spaced, and be organized and numbered as reflected below:

1. Describe your experience leading complex public-sector audits (financial, compliance, or performance) and managing audit teams. How, specifically, have you ensured compliance with recognized professional standards, alignment with organizational priorities, and timely delivery of high-quality work product? What outcomes did your work drive?
2. Explain your approach to building, maintaining, and managing strong relationships with internal executives and external oversight and control agencies, respectively. Describe how you’ve navigated competing priorities and managed, resolved, or avoided conflict in this context.
3. Describe your experience in, and approach to, navigating politically sensitive audit or compliance issues under intense scrutiny (e.g., legislative or media scrutiny, federal oversight, or similar high impact political or compliance risk environments).
4. Describe a time when you had to think creatively or “outside the box” to resolve an audit-related challenge or mitigate risk. What was the outcome?

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 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 and must be submitted at the time of applicaiton.
• Statement of Qualifications - Failure to submit the SOQ following the instructions in the "Statement of Qualifications" section will result in disqualification. Please see Statement of Qualifications" section for further information.