Program Analyst

Job Description and Duties Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions

• Travel may be required up to 5% of the time, which may be local or statewide and may result in overnight stays.
• This position is eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with CAL FIRE’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.
• This position is located in the California Natural Resources Headquarters in downtown Sacramento, offering convenient access to I 5, the Capital City Freeway (I 80), and next to light rail station. The building features a fitness center, indoor bicycle and scooter storage, a variety of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a multi option food court. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• ANALYST II Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is California’s fire department and resource management agency. The organization is comprised of nearly 14,000 permanent and seasonal employees. The mission of the Department is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property and resources of California. When you join CAL FIRE, you join a family of employees that function as a team. You will build trust and friendship with your co-workers, as together you respond to emergencies and challenging situations. CAL FIRE provides employees with a variety of career choices and opportunities. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE! Special Requirements If using education to meet the Minimum Qualifications, please provide a copy of your degree and/or transcripts. All job applicants must provide their employment history on the application form (State Application STD 678) rather than attaching a resume to the form, otherwise the application may be considered incomplete.

1. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
2. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. The minimum qualifications can be found in the ANALYST II classification specifications. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Teams.

Benefits

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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Excel assessment will be conducted at time of interview.

Statement of Qualifications Instructions For this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), please include specific examples and explain your responses thoroughly. Your SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages typed, single spaced, in 12-point Arial Font, with 1-inch margins, and must number and address each of the prompts in the order listed below. Please submit in pdf format. Applications that do not answer Supplemental Questions will not be scored. Please respond to the following:

1. Please describe how your education and/or experiences relate to the duties of this position outlined in the duty statement.
2. Describe how you prioritize multiple tasks and your strategies for ensuring accurate completion of projects. What tools or techniques do you use to stay organized?
3. Describe your relevant education and experience using Microsoft Excel and/or other spreadsheets to create financial reports, do accounting work, and manage and process data.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Filing a job application “within the time” shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or

• Date stamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement or
• Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing date specified on the job vacancy announcement. For the purposes of determining whether an application has been filed within the time as set forth above, any dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date the application was filed. A completed State Application (STD. 678), a Resume, and any other relevant documents (e.g. transcript copies, copies of degree(s), cover letter, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareer Account, by U.S. mail, or by dropping your application package off. Both addresses are listed in this Job Advertisement. Please reference Job Control 537400 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section on the STD. 678. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please note you can only apply for one Job Control per application submission. Candidate may be selected by Resume Review.