Departmental Specialist 13

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Departmental Specialist 13

Salary

$29.58 - $44.15 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

1803-24-HI30

Department

LEO-MSHDA

Opening Date

07/02/2024

Closing Date

7/9/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

At MSHDA we pursue equitable housing outcomes for underserved populations, including but not limited to race, gender, disability, religion, age, weight, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

This position serves as the Division’s Grant and Lien Specialist and is independently responsible for providing guidance and handling complex issues with an annual $60 million MI Neighborhood and CDBG portfolio and proactively and reactively overseeing up to 1,000 + housing mortgage servicing activities for the Division. The Specialist reviews applications, evaluates eligibility of project with federal HUD and/or Treasury regulations, and works with local grantees and stakeholders to ensure HUD compliance. In order to solve CDBG lien related issues, the employee is responsible for responding to and finding program specific resolutions to lien related questions from the team and/or manager. This Specialist is also responsible for the management of a MI Neighborhood portfolio of state and federally funded projects from application approval, project set-up, project completion, to closeout. In addition, the Specialist is responsible for servicing oversight which consists of monitoring homeowner insurance coverage, recording refinanced mortgages, calculating mortgage payoffs. This position is also responsible for other assignments as determined by management. Including but not limited to conducting organizational and pre-award financial annual partnership reviews.

For additional information, please see the links below:

Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DeptSpecNHDDPD.docx)

MSHDA's Code of Ethics

MSHDA's WHY Video (https://youtu.be/4yVDHPuDLc8?si=1Y1ios-WmEInZgNg)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a cover letter describing what strengths and work experience you bring to this position.

• Attach a copy of your detailed resume to the job application. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• Attach a copy of your official college/university transcript(s), if you have completed any college/university.

  Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered . Also, information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

  For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to MSHDA. Review more information regarding official transcripts (https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/neogov/OfficialTranscript.pdf?rev=0c57f92e150e4856b207ef348781c406) .

  Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by MSHDA for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed may be notified of the results.

  Based on operational needs, hybrid remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidate must have a safe and appropriate designated workspace or workstation for performance of work and secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Please note that weekly onsite work will be required. Work must be performed in the state of Michigan.

  As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation, drug test and a financial disclosure review.

  Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV . If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications

Equivalent combinations of nonprofessional experience, identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service that are represented by subclass codes, will be accepted for classified, professional experience equivalent to the P11-level and above. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

View the entire job specification at:

https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalSpecialist.pdf

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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DEPSPL - Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree or higher in any major; OR at least one year of professional experience in the state of Michigan classified service? If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts.

• Yes

• No

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  DEPSPL - Do you possess at least four years of professional experience?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess experience in the field of housing?

• Yes

• No

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  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe.

  05

  Do you possess experience in grant management or oversight?

• Yes

• No

  06

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe.

  07

  Do you possess experience in mortgage servicing?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe.

  09

  Do you possess experience in customer service and office experience?

• Yes

• No

  10

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe.

  11

  MSHDA's Code of Ethics is attached to this job posting. Please review this document. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority makes and buys mortgage loans, finances housing initiatives and administers a variety of federal and state programs requiring employees to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest. Do you believe that you may have an actual conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest if offered a position?

• Yes

• No

  12

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe the nature of the conflict.

  13

  Do you have any relatives working at MSHDA – in any division or work unit?

• Yes

• No

  14

  If you answered "Yes" to the question above, what is your relatives name and relationship?

  15

  Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you current reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expensed are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Do you understand this job requires working a minimum of two (2) days a week onsite?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and an official college transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

LEO-MSHDA

Address

MSHDA@michigan.gov

MCSC-CareerServices@michigan.gov

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

1-800-788-1766

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/MSHDA

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