Finance Trainee; General

Job Posting:
Loan Customer Service Trainee

CA Housing Finance Agency – JC-523387

Salary:  3,861.00 –  5,233.00 per month (minimum salary for new-to-state candidates applies)

Final Filing Date: 7/11/2026

Application Method:
Electronic via Cal Career Account

Under the close supervision of the Housing Finance Officer (Single Family), the Housing Finance Trainee (General) performs a variety of technical and analytical duties related to providing customer service to CalHFA’s approved lender network, industry partners, and borrowers. The role supports the day‑to‑day operations of the Lender Services Team.

• Good customer service skills
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Required Eligibility
:
Only candidates who have already passed the Housing Finance Trainee (General) exam will be considered.

Hybrid telework schedules are available, based on operational needs. In‑person attendance will be required weekly.

Office location: 500 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814. Free access to the on‑site gym is available.

• HOUSING FINANCE TRAINEE (GENERAL) – classification salary range as listed above
• Experience:
  
  Six months of experience within the California Housing Finance Agency performing housing finance–related duties at a level of responsibility not less than that of a Management Services Technician (Range B), or equivalent educational and professional experience as described in the detailed qualifications.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

For reasonable accommodations during the interview process, contact the interview scheduler at the time the interview is scheduled. For additional questions regarding reasonable accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity, contact the Department’s EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Christina Vinson
(916) 326‑8011

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.