Single Family Special Programs Manager

Job Description and Duties

*Only candidates who have already established eligibility will be considered for this recruitment.*

Under the general direction of the Director of Homeownership Program, the Housing Finance Officer (Single Family) leads the Special Programs and Program Analysis unit, providing high-level project and program management, leading or assisting in program design or refinement, and directing housing policy and business analysis functions to ensure timely and effective implementation of CalHFA programs to fulfill the Agency’s business needs and policy objectives .

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:

• Work experience with mortgage lending, housing finance, land development, land use planning, and/or land use economics.
• Experience implementing or administering State or Local housing or community development programs
• Experience designing new housing or community development programs based on specific policy goals and objectives.
• Experience with program/project planning
• Strong communication & analytical skills
• Experience providing training and guidance to team members

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Working Conditions

Hybrids telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA's discretion . IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE WILL BE REQUIRED WEEKLY.

CalHFA is a high-rise building conveniently located in downtown Sacramento with access to public transportation (light rail and bus) and freeways (I-5, 99, and Business 80). It is a block from Downtown Commons (DOCO), the Golden 1 Center, many restaurants and shopping. CalHFA employees also have access to an on-site ATM and gym located in the building.

Candidates who are new to state service will be placed at the minimum of the salary range.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employers in the U.S. CalHFA is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.CalHFA does not participate in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Optional Practical Training extension program (STEM OPT).

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Special Requirements

The Employment History section on the STD 678 (Employment Application) must be complete and include accurate dates, hours per week, total time worked, duties performed, and contact names and phone numbers of supevisors.

• Applicants who fail to submit a thoroughly completed Employment Application will be disqualified.
• Resumes or other documents do not substitute the Employment Application.
• Only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Use these links to review the State Application Checklist and SOQ checklist to help you understand how to complete a strong state application and address some frequently asked questions.

To be considered for this job, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• BE LIST ELIGIBLE:  Pass the State civil service examination for the Housing Finance Officer (Single Family)classification

OR

• BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250)

OR

• BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Qualifications

Either I

One year of experience in the mortgage operations of the California Housing Finance Agency at a level of responsibility equivalent to that of a Housing Finance Specialist.

Or II

Experience: Five years of mortgage loan experience, including one year of responsibility at the management level in a commercial bank, mortgage bank, savings and loan association, State housing finance agency, or in a closely related institution. (A Master's Degree in Planning, Economics, Business, Government, Finance or a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.) and

Education: Equivalent to graduation from college, preferably with a degree in urban planning, economics, business, government, finance or a related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of experience equals two years of college education.)

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Supplemental Application -

  A response to the highlighted question below is required in order to be eligible for this position.

  Failure to follow all instructions and provide a relevant response will disqualify an applicant from consideration. Resumes, cover letters, or general statements of qualifications will not be accepted in place of the required response.

  Your response must:

  - Be in 12-point font, single-spaced

  - Be no more than two (2) pages in length

  - Include the question, as it is stated below, above your response

  Describe your experience managing and administering housing, mortgage or community development programs. Include specific examples of how you developed or implemented program guidelines, coordinated across internal teams and external partners, ensured compliance with relevant statutes or policies, and addressed operational challenges.
• Other -

  Degree or Transcripts: If using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs), you MUST provide copies of your relevant degree or transcripts to be considered.

  • If you meet the MQs without higher education, you may bypass this item by selecting Upload > Bypass Item.
  • Foreign transcripts are not accepted; they must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency: Foreign Transcript Evaluation Series
  • Passing the exam does NOT automatically mean you meet MQs, so please read them thoroughly.
  • Note, if using education to meet, you will be required to provide official copies of your qualifying degree or transcripts (or U.S. Equivalency Evaluation) prior to employment.