Finance Analyst

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Job
-503569 - Finance Analyst (ANALYST I)

Salary: $3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/16/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (using your Cal Career Account) | By Mail Drop-off

For questions about the duties of the position, contact Supervisor

I Susanne Tennant by phone at  or email at  The position is located in Auburn, CA.

Limited-Term appointment may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. Salary ranges for ANALYST I: A $3,861.00 – $4,839.00; B $4,181.00 – $5,233.00; C $5,014.00 – $6,276.00. New to state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

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 12,000 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 and offers well‑paying careers with opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

May be subject to working nights, weekends, or holidays to complete duties.

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 are not considered postmark dates for determining timely filing.

Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have LIST or LEAP eligibility, are in process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; other eligible individuals may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Complete application packages—including the Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents—must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  For hard‑copy submissions, include a completed copy of the Application Package listing. Alternatively, submit a hard‑copy package through the following methods:

Mailing:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring, Attn: NEU – ANALYST I, 135 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Drop‑off:
Department of Forestry & Fire Protection CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring, Attn: NEU – ANALYST I, 135 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM)

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (if not applying electronically). Include all experience and education related to the minimum qualifications.
• Resume (required).
• Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299) – available at
• College transcripts (if education is used to meet minimum qualifications).
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ): include name and the title “Statement of Qualifications” at the top of each page. Responses must be no more than two pages, single‑spaced, Arial 12‑point font. Address and number each item in the specification order:
  • Describe your experience and how it will benefit CAL FIRE as it pertains to the duties listed on the duty statement.
  • 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 under pressure and with tight timelines?
  • Describe a situation in which you found a creative way to overcome an obstacle or solve a problem.

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