HOUSING FINANCE OFFICER (SINGLE FAMILY)
Accounting & Finance · Full-time
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 8,630-10,747 / month
Job Posting: Single Family Special Programs Manager
CA Housing Finance Agency
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
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.Additional Documents
Position Details
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
Special Requirements
- 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.
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
- 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)
- 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: 10/11/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
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
Minimum Qualifications
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.
