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Working Title: Workforce Housing and Federal Program Manager

Job Class: Housing Development Officer Senior

Agency: Housing Finance Agency

• Job ID : 80874

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, with intermittent trips to the office and other work locations. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/10/2024

• Closing Date : 10/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Housing Finance Agency / Housing Finance-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Human Resources Processing / Multi Fam-Federal Programs

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for a highly motivated and creative candidate to be the Workforce Housing and Federal Programs Manager in the Multifamily (MF) Division. This position is part of the 10-person MF Programs Team that coordinates several of the state and federal capital funding programs that help to produce affordable rental housing across the state. This position will lead the implementation and management of the federally appropriated HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) program. This position will also provide program support to the federally appropriated HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) programs; state appropriated Workforce Housing Development Program (WHDP); and state and federal programs as needed.

Apply today, and you'll have the opportunity to work with a great team of professionals and other Agency teams that create and preserve affordable multifamily rental housing for Minnesotans.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop, implement, and monitor the WHDP, including establishing goals and timelines, and modifying the program guide, procedures, policies, and templates.

• In coordination with a project consultant, manage HOME-ARP implementation, including managing the consultant contract, coordinating internal teams, and overseeing all aspects of program implementation.

• Assist in the implementation of the HOME and NHTF program, including the program guide, materials, and templates.

• Develop deep knowledge of current state and federal law and stay up to date on changes in regulations, guidelines, and best practices. Monitor any rule or regulation changes to ensure ongoing compliance.

• Represent Minnesota Housing as a subject matter expert for the agency with internal staff and external stakeholders, at conferences and other public events.

• Work closely with other professionals, attorneys, and Agency staff. Also work closely with outside customers to provide technical assistance on program rules and procedures.

• Provide cross-support to Multifamily Programs Team projects, activities, and tasks, which includes the MF Consolidated RFP and the Qualified Allocation Plan.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Three (3) years of experience managing an affordable housing program with experience including working with policy development, implementation, tracking and coordination of program regulations and/or program funds.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Housing, Real Estate or Community Development/Planning may substitute for one (1) year of experience; OR a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Housing, Real Estate or Community Development/Planning may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

In addition to the qualifications listed above, the following is also required:

• Experience developing and implementing complex projects, programs and procedures that may have competing priorities, scarce resources, and/or specific timelines. Advanced project management skills.

• Ability to think and work strategically, resolve problems, and drive results in a complex environment.

• Leadership skills sufficient to lead strategically; build relationships; monitor outcomes; and guide and communicate with staff and partners. Promote cooperation and develop effective working relationships with internal staff and program partners sufficient to further Agency programs.

• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of state statutes, policies, and procedures related this program.

• Experience communicating with members of the public, co-workers, committees, interest groups, and large formal groups, including agency leadership and the Board of Directors, sufficient to exchange ideas and information clearly, constructively, and appropriately. Communication skill sufficient to preparing letters, recommendations, memos, reports, and technical papers sufficient to relate ideas in a concise, logical, readable, and appropriate manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience managing affordable multifamily rental programs.

• Underwriting (Rental or commercial) experience.

• Experience managing a Federal program, particularly HOME and NHTF.

Physical Requirements

Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Reference Checks.

• Job related background checks.

• Conflict of Interest Disclosure.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.