Housing Development Programs Compliance Analyst - Housing Development Officer Senior

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Job Details

Working Title: Housing Development Programs Compliance Analyst
Job Class: Housing Development Officer Senior
Agency: Housing Finance Agency

• Job ID: 79847
• 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: 08/30/2024
• Closing Date: 09/12/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Housing Finance Agency / Housing Finance-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Human Resources Processing / SF - Compliance
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes
• 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 : 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.

Job Summary

Minnesota Housing is hiring! We're a mission-focused financial institution looking for someone experienced in vendor management, quality control or program monitoring to perform program compliance audits of various grant programs offered in the Single Family division of Minnesota Housing. The programs provide funding for affordable homeownership housing development, purchase and rehabilitation projects.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform Organizational, Financial and Program monitoring for a variety of loan and grant programs at administrator/lender offices throughout the State of Minnesota and by a desk-top review method. Monitoring includes review of administrator materials and identify non-compliance with requirements.
• Create monitoring reports that contain the results of monitoring activities of awards.
• Deliver results of monitoring activities to administrators, lenders, program managers and Single Family leadership.
• Work with the program managers on remediation activities for any findings resulting from monitoring visits.
• Provide feedback and input into monitoring procedures.
• Collaborate with various program teams to improve the program procedures as needed, based on information learned during monitoring.
• Stay abreast of program changes to apply monitoring procedures appropriately to each program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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 program monitoring, quality control reviews, compliance audit experience, vendor management, or program management experience with a Minnesota Housing partner administering Single Family grant program(s) or in a financial services organization that performs similar functions. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Financial Services or Communications may substitute for 12 months of experience - or - a Master's degree in the listed fields may substitute for 18 months of experience
• Technical skills and proficiency with experience in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel) used to communicate and schedule meetings with administrators and document the results of the monitoring activities for internal and external use.
• Ability to develop thorough understanding of program related policies and procedures and apply that knowledge in evaluating and making sound judgements related to the performance of a vendor in compliance with those policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills to ensure compliance with the Office of Grants Management (OGM) monitoring policy.
• Demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills with internal and external partners to relay the reasoning for findings, identify options for remediation, and discuss process improvements.
• Ability to analyze and problem solve to determine if program requirements were met by administrators.
• Cultural competency as demonstrated by skills for communication and interaction across cultures and awareness of one's own world view and that different world views exist.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 25% of the time (10% in the metro and 15% that includes overnight travel in greater Minnesota).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Minnesota Housing's Single Family housing development programs, including the Impact Fund.
• Experience in Single Family housing development, down payment assistance or rehabilitation lending programs.
• Certifications in Auditing, Fraud or Compliance.

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.
• Driver's License Check.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at minnesota.housing.human.resources@state.mn.us

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Human Resources at minnesota.housing.human.resources@state.mn.us .

About Housing Finance Agency

At Minnesota Housing, we know that affordable housing is an essential part of Minnesota's infrastructure. When you work here, you're helping to build stronger communities. We have a national reputation as one of the finest housing finance agencies in the country.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.