HOUSING FINANCE OFFICER (SINGLE FAMILY)

Job Posting: Single Family Special Programs Manager

CA Housing Finance Agency

JC-534039

• Single Family Special Programs Manager

HOUSING FINANCE OFFICER (SINGLE FAMILY)

$8,630.00 - $10,747.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: 10/11/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

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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

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

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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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• HOUSING FINANCE OFFICER (SINGLE FAMILY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-534039

Position #(s):

693-953-5247-XXX

Working Title:

Single Family Special Programs Manager

Classification:

HOUSING FINANCE OFFICER (SINGLE FAMILY)

$8,630.00 - $10,747.00

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

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Housing Finance Agency

DIVISION DESCRIPTION:

The California Housing Finance Agency's (CalHFA) Single Family Division works to help low to moderate income homebuyers purchase homes in California via the financing of first mortgages and down payment assistance.

OUR VISION

Every Californian can build a thriving life in a stable home.

OUR MISSION

Deliver reliable financing solutions to advance housing opportunities for Californians.

For 50 years, the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) has supported the needs of low- and moderate-income renters and homebuyers by providing financing and programs with a focus on equity. Established in 1975, CalHFA was chartered as the state's affordable housing lender. The Agency's Multifamily Lending Division finances affordable rental housing through collaborations with developers, local, state, and federal government partners, and more, while its Single-Family Division partners with a preferred lender network to provide first-time homebuyers with down payment and closing cost assistance and access to first mortgage loans. CalHFA is a self-supported state agency that doesn't rely on taxpayers' dollars for its operational costs but regularly administers various state and federal resources on behalf of the state.

At CalHFA, we embrace a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive for everyone by building, equitable, and inclusive for everyone by building an organization that is as diverse as the communities we serve. CalHFA believes that diversity provides a competitive advantage, strengthens our innovative capacity, and enhances our ability to succeed and grow.

CalHFA has held its certification as a Great Place To Work since 2021. Join us in helping more Californians to have a place to call home.

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

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

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.

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: 10/11/2026

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.

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

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:

CA Housing Finance Agency

Joanna Wu

Attn: CA Housing Finance Agency

500 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Housing Finance Agency

Joanna Wu

CA Housing Finance Agency

500 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:30 AM - 04:30 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 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.

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.

Benefits

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

Contact Information

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

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

Human Resources Contact:

Joanna Wu

(916) 326-8007

Joanna.Wu@calhfa.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:

Christina Vinson

(916) 326-8011

Christina.Vinson@calhfa.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.

Minimum Qualifications

Housing Finance Officer (Single Family)

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.)

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.