Job Description

Job Description and Duties

*Hybrids telework schedules are available. The amount of telework is at CalHFA's discretion. In-person attendance will be required weekly and is based on operational needs. *

At CalHFA we embrace a culture that is diverse, 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.

Division Description

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) manages the legal affairs of California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) by providing advice on day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. The OGC also supports CalHFA’s Asset Management, Financing, Single Family Lending, Multifamily Lending Programs, and corporations the Agency may form to administer various programs.

Position Summary
Under general direction of General Counsel, exercising broad discretion and independence, the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel is responsible for all legal matters relating to the operation of CalHFA; plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of Single Family programs attorneys and support staff, and manage the work related to Asset Management and Multifamily Lending.

Please note: Resume will not take the place of the required Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). All candidates must submit Examination/Employment Application (STD 678). Employment History on the STD 678 (State Application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 (State Application) will be disqualified. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

**CANDIDATES THAT ARE NEW TO STATE EMPLOYMENT WILL BE HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY RANGE OF THE CLASSIFICATION**

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

All applicants must provide a Supplemental Application.  Failure to address the  highlighted  question(s) below will disqualify an applicant from consideration .

Please note that résumés, cover letters or a prewritten Supplemental Application that does not answer the question(s) below will not be accepted.

The Supplemental Application must:

• Be in 12-point, Times New Roman font

• Be no more than two (2) pages in length

• Include the question(s) below with your response.

Please be sure to address the following question(s):

Based on the duty statement, please explain why you are a good fit for this position.

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

BE LIST ELIGIBLE:

Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam for the  exam.

OR

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)

OR

BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE:

Have obtained previous 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: 2/11/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Housing Finance Agency

Headquarters

Attn: CA Housing Finance Agency

500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1400

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CA Housing Finance Agency

Human Resources

Joanna Wu

500 Capitol Mall

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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 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 required and must be included.
• Supplemental Application -

  A response to the question below is required in order to be eligible for this position.  Failure to follow all instructions and provide a relevant response will disqualify applicants from consideration. Resume, cover letters, or general statements of qualification will not be accepted in place of the required response.

  Your Supplemental Application must:

  -Be in 12-point Times New Roman fond

  -Be no more than two (2) pages in length

  -Include the question below with your response

  Provide detailed and relevant response to the question below:

  Based on the duty statement, please explain why you are a good fit for this position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Human Resources Contact:
Joanna Wu
(916) 326-8007
jwu@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:
Jennifer LeBoeuf
(916) 326-8075
jleboeuf@calhfa.ca.gov

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.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Remote job,

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