Federal Cost Recovery Program Analyst II

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE); California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking a Federal Cost Recovery Program Analyst II in Shasta County to oversee incident cost recovery, including civil and reimbursement activities, within the Cost Recovery program.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required; resumes will not be considered for this requirement. The position is in-office in the Northern Region.

The department values a strong understanding of cost recovery processes and collaboration with law enforcement partners.

Responsibilities

• Cost Recovery handles collecting incident costs including litigation.
• The position is located in Redding, CA.

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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-530811
• Position #(s): 542-101-5393-728
• Working Title: Federal Cost Recovery Program Analyst II
• Classification: ANALYST II
• Salary: $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: Shasta County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Facility: Northern Region

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 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. We hope that you will consider a rewarding and challenging career with CAL FIRE! Department Website: www.fire.ca.gov

Job Description and Duties

Cost Recovery is responsible for collecting incident costs, including litigation costs, whenever other state agencies, private individuals, businesses, or local or federal governments are partially or fully financially responsible for an incident. Cost Recovery consists of civil, agreement reimbursement, and law enforcement programs. For questions related to the duties of these positions, please contact Taydene Sandbloom, Manager of Northern Region Cost Recovery/Law Enforcement and Peer Support, by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail]. The position is located in Redding, CA.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to elicit information regarding each applicant’s interest and experience in relation to this position. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to this SOQ requirement. Please include an SOQ that follows all instructions listed under the Required Application Package Documents section below. Failure to submit any required application items, including an SOQ that follows all listed instructions, shall result in the candidate being considered no longer interested in the position and the application will not move forward in the recruitment process.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the 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; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/12/2026

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.