Career Services and Outreach Analyst

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE seeks a dynamic Recruitment Analyst to join its Career Services and Outreach team in Yolo County. The role focuses on utilizing strong written and verbal communication, reviewing vacancy data, planning recruitment events, and building partnerships to engage candidates in public service careers.

The position is permanent, full-time with hybrid telework. It supports diverse applicant pools and offers opportunities for growth within CAL FIRE.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications are defined in the Analyst II classification specifications.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education you must include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will heavily leverage written and spoken communication skills, review and analyze vacancy data, plan recruitment events, strengthen strategic partnerships with external and internal partners, and manage personalized 1:1 candidate engagement strategies.
• If you are driven by guiding others toward meaningful public service careers, your next chapter starts here.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-537483
Position #(s): 541-031-5393-XXX
Working Title: Career Services and Outreach Analyst
Classification: ANALYST II
$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Yolo County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: Sacramento HQ

Department Information

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 14,000 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. CAL FIRE offers well-paying careers and opportunities for advancement. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE!

Job Description And Duties

Think about what a truly fulfilling career looks like to you. Does it mean embracing diversity, serving with integrity, and doing work that builds a stronger community?
At CAL FIRE, true work satisfaction comes from finding an occupation that reflects those exact principles. We are looking for a dynamic Recruitment Analyst to join our Career Services and Outreach team.
CAL FIRE is a premier, highly sought-after organization. While many know us for our frontline emergency response, we hire for other career paths as well—including Resource Management, Information Technology, Administration, and Support Staff.
In this role, you will heavily leverage written and spoken communication skills, review and analyze vacancy data, plan recruitment events, strengthen strategic partnerships with external and internal partners, as well as manage personalized 1:1 candidate engagement strategies.
If you are driven by guiding others toward meaningful public service careers, your next chapter starts here.

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.
Download the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.
Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HLYSH8V.
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 Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

If using education to meet Minimum Qualification, please attach your degree or transcripts.

• 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.
• 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.