Housing Loan Specialist

• 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.

• Five (5) years of education and/or experience in human services or underwriting. 

• Experience in finance, accounting, auditing, real estate lending is preferred. 

• 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 blackout, is required with your application. U.S. 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. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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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 post-secondary 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 the veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (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