FINANCE AND BUDGET SUPPORT 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:

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 .

Working Conditions

• This position is located at the CAL FIRE Training Center in Ione, CA, 45 minutes southeast of Sacramento in a rural community.

• May be required to work nights, weekends or holidays in support of emergency incidents. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word). Statewide travel may be required up to 5% and may include overnight stays.

Special Requirements

• If using education to meet Minimum Qualifications, please attach transcripts or degree.

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.

Benefits

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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Instructions:

This non-confidential Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant’s abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the Budget Analyst II position within the CAL FIRE Training Center.

Please submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review. Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position and applications without an SOQ will not be considered. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to come in for an in-person interview. When completing the SOQ, please include specific examples and explain your responses thoroughly. Your SOQ should be no longer than two (2) pages, single spaced with 12 pt. Arial font with one (1) inch margins and submitted in Word version only.

• What factors do you believe help create a successful and productive workplace?

• What is the biggest work-related change you have ever faced? How did you handle it and what did you learn from it?

• How do you manage working independently while still collaborating effectively with your team?

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Failure to include the Statement of Qualifications as required shall result in disqualification from the hiring process. Please see the section labeled "Statement of Qualifications" for further information.