STAFF SERVICES ANALYST WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE SEE JOB CONTROL 488807, POSITION NUMBER 541-064-5157-717, IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THE SSA POSITION.

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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• 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.
• 10% travel may be required for (but not limited to) training and offsite meetings and can occur multiple times annually. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word) is required.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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 ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST classification specifications.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/25/2025

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS

All interested applicants must file an “Examination and/or Employment Application (Std. 678), a resume, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Any applicants who do not complete the SOQ (details and guidelines below) and submit only their application and resume may be disqualified from consideration. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the SOQ. The screening committee will compare each applicant’s qualifications for the position against specific job-related evaluation criteria developed from the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the job classification. Based on the competitiveness of the applications received, only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview in order to make a selection.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

The completed SOQ shall not be more than one (1) page, single-spaced, with 12-point Calibri font. In the top left corner of the page, include a title, “Statement of Qualifications”, and your full name. In your SOQ, number your responses and include the question prompt prior to each individual response to clearly indicate which SOQ number you are responding to. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered and will not substitute for the SOQ.
1) Please describe how your education and or work experience has prepared you for this position.
2) Please describe why this position interests you.

Please refer the Job description for details