Housing Finance Specialist 1/2/3 - Compliance

Housing Finance Specialist 1/2/3 - Compliance

Salary

$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

223868

Department

Louisiana Housing Corporation

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

At Louisiana Housing Corporation, our mission is to ensure that every Louisiana resident is granted an opportunity to obtain, safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing. We are transforming communities and changing lives. Each day this ongoing challenge is met by a dedicated staff of professionals who allocate federal and state funds to help low-to-moderate-income citizens to make their housing dreams a reality.

Were looking for Housing Finance Specialists to join our team. If you are knowledgeable of MS Office, pay attention to details, proficient in writing, analyzing financial reports, and interpreting policies and cost principles, this may be a great opportunity for you.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Core Competencies:

• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine ones actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Preferred Competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances

or unexpected change.

• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in housing finance or compliance programs, housing management, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Ensures that funds allocated by the Louisiana Housing Corporation and Office of Community Development are used effectively in accordance with the rules and regulations of programs administered by LHC.

• Conducts random and scheduled field examinations to determine compliance with state and federal laws, policies, rules, and regulations. These examinations include review of area median income (AMI) limits, rent calculations, physical conditions, operation procedures, and unit inspections to ensure compliance with program regulations.

• Identifies findings, deficiencies, and/or concerns resulting from monitoring tasks by comparing applications, and/or compliance checklist to supporting documents.

• Trains owner/developers/lenders/project management staff in program requirements and provides technical support in all program areas.

• Sends notices for non-compliance stating measures necessary to meet compliance standards and initiates appropriate remedial action for non-compliance when warranted as directed by Compliance Supervisor.

• Prepares statistical data on standardized reports for Auditors, Board Meetings, and Federal Regulatory Agencies.

Position- Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probationary or Job Appointment

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Housing Finance Specialist 1,2 or 3 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the "job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities: page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

All candidates for hire must undergo a drug screening and complete a background screening.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Louisiana Housing Corporation

2415 Quail Drive

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Human Resources Department

cstanley@lhc.la.gov

Louisiana Housing Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. LHC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty-even when it's difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.
• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.
• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.
• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

03

AC: Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?

• I resist change, struggle to adjust, and my performance suffers.
• I accept change with help and adjust slowly.
• I adjust quickly and stay effective during change.
• I lead through change and help others stay grounded and flexible.

04

AC: Adapting to Change - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

• I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don't contribute.
• I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.
• I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.
• I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

06

BST: Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

07

TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

09

UD: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?

• I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.
• I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.
• I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.
• I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.

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UD: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

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ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm