Housing Finance Specialist 1/2/3 (Homeownership)

Supplemental InformationExperience working with Federal grants is preferred.This position may be filled by job appointment or by probationary appointment.As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an 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.Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.Applicants withoutcurrent test scores can apply to take the test here.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.* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*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.This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening.For further information about this vacancy contact:Louisiana Housing Corporation2415 Quail DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70808Human Resources Department(225) 763-8884 ext. [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:A baccalaureate degree.SUBSTITUTIONS:Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies:the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.Job ConceptsFUNCTION OF WORK:To coordinate housing finance programs.LEVEL OF WORK:Entry.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Close from a Housing Finance Supervisor or ManagerSUPERVISION EXERCISED:None.LOCATION OF WORK:Louisiana Housing Corporation.JOB DISTINCTIONS:Differs from Housing Finance Specialist 2 by the degree of supervision received.Examples of WorkEXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE.PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ALL TASKS ARE INCLUDED.Assists in the evaluation of market conditions and other factors affecting the loan programs.Assists in reviewing and verifying material accuracy and completeness of documents and forms to be submitted to lenders, trustees, and other parties for approval.Assists in monitoring delinquencies and/or program compliance in existing programs.Assists in checking loan application packages for inclusion of all required forms or documents, completeness and accuracy of materials and adequacy of supporting information regarding the borrower and the property to be financed.Conducts on-site inspections of a project''s physical condition, management practices and operating procedures to ensure compliance with appropriate policies and regulations.Assists in implementing monitoring systems for compliance review in accordance with specified program requirements.Perform data gathering, statistical analysis, and report generation as required.Analyzes management operation, internal controls and records of participants being audited for adequacy, accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.Researches legal, technical or policy issues as needed. Provides assistance to other monitors as assigned or needed.

Created: 2025-11-15