HOUSING FINANCE SPECIALIST (SINGLE FAMILY)

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 74.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The California Housing Finance Agency seeks a Lender Training Specialist in Sacramento to lead lender training initiatives, develop presentations, and educate mortgage professionals on agency products and policies. The role also supports events and manages training materials, engaging stakeholders to advance program understanding.

Hybrid telework is available; in-person attendance is required weekly at CalHFA facilities in Sacramento.

Qualifikationen

• Experience providing training to lenders.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills verbally and in writing.

Aufgaben

• Lead training sessions educating mortgage industry professionals on Agency products, policies, and processes.
• Support event logistics and manage training materials and resources.
• Represent the Agency at virtual and in-person industry events to advance program understanding and stakeholder engagement.

Kenntnisse

Training lenders

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Independence & teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting: Lender Training Specialist

CA Housing Finance Agency

JC-537271 - Lender Training Specialist HOUSING FINANCE SPECIALIST (SINGLE FAMILY)

$6,623.00 - $8,290.00 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: 11/10/2026

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the minimum direction of the Housing Finance Officer (Single Family), the Housing Finance Specialist (Single Family) serves as a lead trainer, developing and delivering comprehensive presentations to educate mortgage industry professionals on Agency products, policies, and processes. The incumbent also supports event logistics, manages training materials and resources and represents the Agency at both virtual and in-person industry events to advance program understanding and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience providing training to lenders
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience collaborating with internal and external partners
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong communication skills verbally and in writing

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.

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 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program or 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 SPECIALIST (SINGLE FAMILY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-537271
• Position #(s): 693-959-5143-XXX
• Working Title: Lender Training Specialist
• Classification: HOUSING FINANCE SPECIALIST (SINGLE FAMILY)
• Salary: $6,623.00 - $8,290.00 Same
• New to State salary statement: 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

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 supervisors.

• 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 Specialist (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.

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
[phone]
[e-mail]

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
[phone]
[e-mail]

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

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 Associate.

Or II

Experience: Three years of experience performing technical work in the field of mortgage underwriting. (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 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.