Working Title: Housing Development Officer
Job Class: Housing Development Officer Senior
Agency: Housing Finance Agency
Job ID : 91796
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/13/2026
Closing Date : 02/27/2026
Division/Unit : MF-Business Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $31.26 - $46.15 / hourly; $65,270 - $96,361 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Supervisor : Emily Fulton-Foley
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - 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
Eligibility to Bid
MAPE: You must be in the same job class as this posting, but within a different work unit and must be a permanent classified employee, and not on probation.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available per the State of Minnesota policy.
Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates residing in Wisconsin within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.
Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in Wisconsin are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office.
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 Housing Development Officer who will manages critical administrative and compliance functions for housing programs, specifically overseeing the Low-Income Rental Classification (LIRC) program and the processing of property taxes, insurance, and audits. As the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, this position will support effective communication, regulatory deadlines, and data collection. Through serving as a recognized subject matter expert and engaging with a high level of independence and professional discretion, the person in this role will make a tangible impact on the stability and success of affordable housing across Minnesota.
Essential Job Duties
Serve as the subject matter expert and program administrator for the Low-Income Rental Classification (LIRC) program, overseeing the accurate processing of over 3,000 renewal applications annually and supporting the continuous improvement of program.
Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, including HUD, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, county assessors, property owners, and management agents.
Management of property tax and insurance payments for approximately 275 developments, ensuring all deadlines are met and performing detailed escrow analysis after each payment.
Oversight of state prevailing wage submissions and support of agency requirements through legislative requirement of state prevailing wage program, including internal training and support.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Provide communication support by directing public inquiries to the correct departments and overseeing state prevailing wage data submissions.
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 professional experience working with affordable housing programs as a project or program manager.
A Bachelor's degree in B usiness Administration, Housing, Real-Estate, Finance, Accounting, or Community Development/Planning, may substitute for 12 months of experience - or - a Associate degree in the listed fields may substitute for 6 months of experience.
Experience processing property tax and insurance payments, including performing escrow analysis for multiple housing developments.
Demonstrated experience managing high-volume data entry and application processing utilizing both paper and electronic systems.
Expertise in the full training lifecycle-from development to delivery-focused on driving performance and engagement across diverse internal and external audiences.
Hands-on experience using professional housing or financial software, such as Housing Development Software (HDS), LCP Tracker, or BGI systems.
Interpersonal skills to develop strong collaborations as we as manage internal and external relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience working with Section 8 or the Low Income Rental Classification (LIRC) program.
Proven track record of acting as a primary point of contact for federal agencies (HUD, USDA) and local government offices (County Assessors).
Experience resolving complex inquiries from the general public and stakeholders while managing sensitive financial information.
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.
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.
