Career Services and Outreach Analyst

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Hybrid work option

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a dynamic Career Services and Outreach Analyst (Analyst I) in California. The role focuses on recruiting and outreach, analyzing vacancy data, and engaging candidates through personalized interactions.

The analyst will collaborate with internal teams and external partners while supporting recruitment events and program goals. The position is hybrid, requires residency in California, and involves travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Analyst I classification and duties in recruitment and outreach.

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, as well as manage personalized 1:1 candidate engagement strategies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Recruitment data analysis

Event planning

Partnership development

Candidate engagement

Job description

Job Posting:Career Services and Outreach Analyst

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-536500 -

JC-536500 - Career Services and Outreach Analyst

ANALYST I

$3,861.00 - $6,276.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/10/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail Drop-off

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.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

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.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Telework: This position is required to report to the office a minimum of 4 days per week, with a one day telework/hybrid option. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

With easy access from both Hwy 80 and Hwy 50, this position is headquartered in the Riverpoint Marketplace area of West Sacramento near IKEA. Our building offers FREE PARKING and is within walking distance of numerous restaurants and shops.

Travel may be required up to 30% of the time. This travel may be local or statewide and may involve overnight stays.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ANALYST I

ANALYST I $3,861.00 - $4,839.00A $4,181.00 - $5,233.00B $5,014.00 - $6,276.00C 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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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!

Special Requirements

If using education to meet Minimum Qualification, 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 Analyst I classification specifications.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information and Additional Application Instructions

This is a deep class position with increasing responsibilities; candidate’s experience and/or education will determine the range they will be placed in.

Filing a job application withinthe time shall mean: applications must be postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) or depositing with a parcel delivery or courier service no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement, provided that the parcel contains proof of a timely deposit with the parcel delivery or courier service or

- Datestamped at the appropriate office of the appointing power no later than the final filing date specified by the job vacancy announcement

or

- Electronically transmitted no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the final filing dates specified on the job vacancy announcement.

For the purposes of determining whether an application has been filed within the time as set forth above, any dates printed on mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology shall not be considered postmarks and, as such, are not acceptable proof of the date the application was filed.

A completed State Application (STD. 678), a Resume, and any other relevant documents (e.g. transcript copies, copies of degree(s), cover letter, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareer Account, by U.S. mail, or by dropping your application package off. Both addresses are listed in this Job Advertisement.

Please reference Job Control 536500 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section on the STD. 678. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please note you can only apply for one Job Control per application submission.

Analyst II will also be considered. Please see Job Control 537483, Position number 541-031-5393-XXX, if you wish to apply for the Analyst II position.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)

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. Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the postmarked date will be considered for appointment.

This SOQ is requested to elicit information regarding each applicant’s interest and experience in relation to this position. The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Aptos, 12-point font size, double spaced, and in PDF formatting. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in lieu of a SOQ.

Question 1: Data-Driven Strategies
Describe a time when you analyzed recruitment data to identify a gap in your outreach efforts (e.g., underrepresented talent pools or low-engagement regions). What specific analytical methods did you use to evaluate the issue, what targeted sourcing or digital marketing strategies did you implement to solve it, and how did you measure the success of the outcome?

Question 2: Strategic Agility & Adaptive Problem-Solving
Operational environments frequently require analysts to be agile and adapt to sudden changes. Describe a time in your professional experience when you were executing a project, event, or program strategy and were forced to pivot or completely and change direction mid-stream due to unforeseen challenges or shifting organizational priorities. What steps did you take to re-evaluate the situation, how did you develop and execute your new strategy, and what did you do to ensure the outcome was still successful?

Question 3: Project Leadership & Process Improvement
Describe a time when you evaluated an existing outreach program or administrative process and identified areas for improvement (such as eliminating operational friction, reducing response delays, or scaling service capacity, etc.). What specific changes did you implement to optimize the workflow, and how did you guide your team through the transition to make the process better?

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 workplace. 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.