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City of Jacksonville Housing Loan Specialist in Jacksonville, Florida
Housing Loan Specialist
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Housing Loan Specialist
Salary
$49,000.00 - $51,500.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2024-05926
Department
NEIGHBORHOODS
Opening Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Neighborhoods Department is actively seeking a Housing Loan Specialist.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments. This position reports to the Affordable Housing Assistant Administrator and is responsible for analyzing income information to include financial statements and verifications of employment.
Examples of Work
Primary responsibilities include the following:
Responds to inquiries for program information.
Interviews clients to collect data for loan applications.
Obtains and integrates necessary supporting documents.
Completes finance work sheets and determines eligibility.
Underwrites all documentation to determine income eligibility and approves for enrollment in the programs.
Orders and evaluates title searches and credit reports.
Assists applicants obtaining documents to clear title, such as death certificates, wills, affidavits, and deeds.
Acts as a liaison with appropriate financial institutions and community groups.
Assembles complete loan package with all supporting documentation and makes recommendation for final approval to the Program Manager.
Prepares closing documentation.
Counsels applicants with regard to their ability to manage financial resources when necessary.
Makes presentations to community groups.
Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database, and other related software and copier.
Demonstrated proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.
Performs related work as required.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
- Five (5) years of education and/or experience in human services and underwriting.
Experience in finance, accounting, auditing, real estate lending is preferred.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.
May be required to furnish an automobile in good condition for use on City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
Yes
No
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
Yes
No
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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $49,000.00 - $51,500.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)
Yes
No
04
This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
I have read and understand the above statement.
05
If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have five (5) years of education and/or experience in human services and underwriting?
I have 5 years of more.
I have 1 year or more, but less than 5 years.
None of the above.
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Underwriting experience is required. Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. If none state N/A.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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Human Services experience is required. Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. If none state N/A.
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Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
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In addition to experience in underwiring and human services, experience in finance, accounting, auditing, real estate lending is preferred. Do you have this type of experience? Select all that apply.
Finance
Accounting
Auditing
Real Estate
Lending
None of the above.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.
13
Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.
14
Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
FL Class E Driver License
GA Standard Driver's License
GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
License from another State.
Learner Permit
My license is currently invalid.
I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
15
If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
D or H - Employment Purposes
P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device
S or I – Other Restriction
Two or more of these restrictions.
I have an out of state license.
None of the above.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
Yes
No
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
Yes
No
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
Required Question
Agency
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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