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Working Title: Property Owner Risk Mitigation Fund Officer

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Housing Finance Agency

+ **Job ID** : 85751

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Eligible to telework up to 50% of work days per month. Teleworker must live in Minnesota or a county that borders Minnesota.

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/14/2025

+ **Division/Unit** : HST Grants Team

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 -MAPE

+ **Supervisor** :Lauren Stelter

+ **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 Property Owner Risk Mitigation Fund (RMF) Officer. This new program is a part of the Housing Stability Division whose scope includes administering grant-based programs across the state to help prevent and end homelessness. This is accomplished by working with and supporting community partners including Tribal Nations, non-profit organizations, Continuums of Care regions, Coordinated Entry systems, people with lived experience of homelessness and property owners.

Essential Job Duties

+ This position will develop, administer, implement, and evaluate a property owner risk mitigation fund (RMF) program, funded via state appropriations and implemented through local program administrators.

+ Additionally, this position will work with the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (https://www.mnhousing.gov/rental-housing/grant-programs/active-funding/fhpap.html) (FHPAP) and the Homework Starts with Homework (https://www.mnhousing.gov/rental-housing/grant-programs/active-funding/homework-starts-with-home.html) (HSWH) programs.

+ Recognizing our work operates within the context of institutional racism, this employee with help the team works towards the goal of creating equitable access to and outcomes for people wanting services and housing. We are aware that while on this journey, we will make mistakes and may do harm. And when we do, we will own it, bring restoration where possible, then use those experiences and lessons to work even harder to achieve those equity goals, especially as they relate to Indigenous and Black Minnesotans. We believe that by connecting with and listening to community partners and people with lived expertise, we can use this qualitative data to further advance our equity work.

+ 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 and administering housing programs that focus on preventing and ending homelessness. Examples of applicable programs can include FHPAP, HTF Rental Assistance, Bridges Rental Assistance, Housing Support, Housing Stabilization Services, HUD McKinney-Vento funding.

+ **A Bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs, Public Policy, Federal Affairs, Housing, Urban Planning or Business may substitute for 12 months of experience – or – a Master’s degree in the listed fields may substitute for 18 months of experience**

+ Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating grant programs.

+ Comprehensive understanding of the homeless response system, including how property owners, program administrators and stakeholders operate in the environment.

+ Strong communication skills that have led to the building of successful working relationships with stakeholder such as management, colleagues, and/or the public.

+ 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 using Microsoft suite or a comparable group of products.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge and experience with risk mitigation program models, Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program (FHPAP) and the Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) program.

+ Experience working with property owners, agents and management companies.

+ Knowledge of Minnesota Housing technology applications, procedures, and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and the applicability of the Minnesota Office of Grants Management’s policies and procedures.

+ Experience in operating and/or using grant management databases.

+ Knowledge of and experience working with Minnesota Tribes and counties.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.