JOB LISTING

RECRUITMENT OPEN TO:

This is an open competitive recruitment, open to all qualified applicants. This position is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Administrator of the Housing Division with consent of the Director of Business and Industry.

AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Nevada Housing Division’s mission is to assist and encourage the private sector and other government entities in the creation and maintenance of affordable housing throughout the State. The Housing Division administers various housing programs including the Nevada Hardest Hit Fund. The Housing Division is a division within the Department of Business and Industry, which is comprised of 14 Divisions.

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY:

Up to $93,259 plus benefits *

 (Salary range reflects retirement (PERS) contributions by both the employee and employer. An employer paid contribution plan is also available with a reduced gross salary.)

*Please note: Furlough Leave is mandatory for Nevada State employees and will result in a reduction of income of approximately 2.3% (or 4 hours per month) starting July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. The salary listed above does not reflect the reduction from the required furlough.

BENEFITS:

The State benefits package includes a retirement system, paid health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; 11 paid holidays, and paid sick and annual leave. Other employee paid benefits such as deferred compensation plans are available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position reports to the Administrator of the Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry. The individual selected will be responsible to perform the following duties, as well as others:

• Creates and carries out with Administrator’s authorization, all policies and procedures for investments, bond programs, budgeting, data processing systems
• Direct and lead all facets of the accounting, finance, budget, legal and data processing functions of the Division
• Evaluate and advise long range planning and the introduction of new programs, securing and arranging debt and equity financing
• Ensures legal, tax and financial integrity of all private activity bond programs
• Understand, analyze, and effectively communicate complex financial structures and operations related to affordable housing.
• Analyze, recommend and implement credit analysis related to Division sponsored programs.
• Effectively develop relationship with investment bankers, mortgage bankers, and bond counsel and bond trustee partners.
• Develop and oversee all internal controls, process definition and auditing of all Division activities.
• Management of accounting department, bond program, financing and program staffs in Carson City and Las Vegas offices.

TO QUALIFY:

Per NRS 232.540 the candidate must be a certified public accountant licensed by this state or another state of the United States; have 5 years of responsible experience in investment banking and general accounting; or have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance and 5 years of responsible experience in that field.

Additionally,

• Possess working knowledge of mortgage financing and loan servicing, bond issuance processes.
• Ability to effectively lead and develop employees.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to multi -task and handle multiple projects.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, ambitious, resourceful and flexible.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Please mention you learned of this employment opportunity on the Careers In Government website.

POSITION LOCATION:

Position may be staffed in either Carson City or Las Vegas, Nevada.

LETTERS OF INTEREST AND RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTILTHE POSITION IS FILLED

(All letters of interest and resumes will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Hiring may occur at any time during the recruitment process.)

In addition to providing your resume and letter of interest, completion of responses to the following questions is a requisite for consideration. Please insure completion of the following qualifying questions:

1. Describe your experience developing, implementing and overseeing public financing projects.

2. Describe your experience in interpreting statutes and regulations.

3. Describe your experience with the implementation and management of bond issuances.

4. Describe your experience in interpreting and applying government accounting standards.

5. Describe your experience in writing policies, procedures and internal controls.

6. Describe your experience in working with public housing projects, mortgage financing, and housing initiatives and programs.

7. Describe your experience in working with mortgage financing and loan servicing.

SUBMIT LETTERS OF INTEREST/ RESUMES/DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

Department of Administration

HR Services

Attn: Katie Holmberg

100 N. Stewart St., Ste. 230

Carson City, NV 89701

775.687.0649

or

email to: holmberg@admin.nv.gov  

In subject line please reference:

CFO, Housing Division

The State of Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information (GINA), or gender identity and expression in any term, condition or privilege of employment are violations of State and Federal Law.