• This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.
  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.

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

IF MEETING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WITH EDUCATION, PLEASE ATTACH YOUR DEGREE 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: 9/15/2025

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Along with your application, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). A SOQ is a discussion of your experience that would qualify for this position. The SOQ should be 2 pages in length, Arial 12 font, addressing the items noted below. Resumes are required and DO NOT take place of the SOQ.
1. Tell us about your experience with accounting tasks such as processing invoices, reconciling accounts, or handling payments. What systems or tools have you used (e.g. Excel, FI$Cal, Quantum, etc.), and how did you ensure accuracy in your work?
2. Describe any experience you have working with contracts, purchase orders, or budgets. What was your role, and how did you track deadlines, costs, or documents?
3. How do your previous roles tie into the duty statement and how does the experience from those roles make you an ideal candidate?

Please refer the Job description for details