Guided by the mission of OHFA “We open doors to an affordable place to call home” the Ohio Housing Finance Agency is looking for a dedicated individual to fill the Housing Tax Credit Manager position.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans from rental assistance to homeownership. OHFA provides access to financial resources for the development and management of affordable housing. The Agency's programs serve first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens and other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing. Please see our website at www.ohiohome.org for more information about our mission.

The Office of Multifamily Housing increases and preserves affordable rental housing units in Ohio through a variety of programs that provide financial assistance, such as housing credits, low-interest loans and grants to affordable housing developers. The office administers Ohio’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program, which is the most widely used financial incentive program for the production of new affordable housing in the state and nation. The office monitors projects during construction and post-construction to ensure regulatory compliance and the ongoing financial viability of multifamily developments.

The Housing Tax Credit Manager oversees the multifamily housing programs, including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC), Housing Development Loan Program (HDL), and Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) by developing program goals and objectives, providing guidance & training to staff on Federal & State housing programs and regulations.  This position supervises the multifamily housing development underwriters and agency architect. 

A full position description can be found at https://ohiohome.org/documents/HousingTaxCreditManager.pdf

What’s in it for you:

The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package and work/life balance.

            Medical Coverage-

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
• To view complete medical, prescription drug coverage and wellness program coverage click here
• https://das.ohio.gov/Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits-Administration

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off-vacation leave, personal, and sick leave accruals
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
• Flexible work week

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  OPERS website https://www.opers.org/.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Ohio Deferred Compensation website https://www.ohio475.org.

Application Procedures

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. www.careers.ohio.gov  Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed. You can check the status of your application online by signing in to your profile on TALEO.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience / education provided on your civil service application.

All external applicants that are selected for an interview will be required to provide at least three professional references at the time of the interview.

Ohio Housing Finance Agency is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation based on a disability, please contact Amy Brenner, abrenner@ohiohome.org.

EEO Statement

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices.  Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment. 

Background Check Information 

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.