Finance Technician

Job Description and Duties

Contact the Supervisor I, Jennifer Ingersoll, at (209) 419-5080 or [email protected] for questions related to the duties of the position. Candidates may be selected by resume review.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Must be able to type 40 words per minute and be proficient in computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, etc. May be required to work irregular hours and days, including weekends and holidays during an emergency. May be subject to travel throughout the state.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.

Benefits

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

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.

Required Documentation

You must submit a completed State Application (STD. 678) [please include WORKING TITLE and POS#], Resume, Valid Typing Certificate, Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), and Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). The Authorization to Release Information form (PO 299) may be found at

Submit the required documents to the following address:

CAL FIRE Southern Region Hiring
Attn: POS # 541-418-1139-004
1234 E. Shaw Ave
Fresno, CA 93710

Applications/Resumes postmarked after the final filing date may not be considered. Failure to follow directions for any portion of the required application package may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

Applicants are highly encouraged to complete an OPTIONAL Recruitment Questionnaire , located at:

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.
• Other -

  Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at:

• Other - OT Typing: Typing Certificate- You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Click below for information regarding acceptable typing certificates:

• Statement of Qualifications - Candidates are required to complete a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) (see questions below). Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the postmarked date will be considered for appointment.
  SOQ Instructions & Questions
  The completed SOQ shall not be more than one (1) page, using Arial, 12-point font size. Resumes, Cover Letters, and other materials shall not be considered as responses to this statement.
  1. Describe your experience working with a team in an office environment.
  2. Describe your experience working with computers and how you have used them in previous employment.