Cost Recovery Analyst

Department

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

JC-508350 - Cost Recovery 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.

2/27/2026

Electronic (using your Cal Career Account) or by mail drop‑off.

Supervisor I Taydene Sandbloom, phone  or email  This position is located in Redding, CA.

Will be subject to travel throughout the State of California. Working irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Telework is a voluntary option and is assessed individually upon business needs.

See Class Specification. Classification:
Analyst I.

Permanent, Full Time. In office. Facility:
Northern Region.

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!

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date in order to be considered. Dates printed on mobile bar codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) codes available at the USPS, are not considered postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

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.

Complete application packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career account at  If submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the application package listing must be included.

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: CNR - Analyst I Cost Recovery
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401

Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring
Attn: CNR - Analyst I Cost Recovery
135 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

• 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 Class Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Resume (required).
• Authorization to Release Information Form (PO-299). This form may be found at:
• If using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please provide a copy of your college transcripts indicating a bachelor’s degree was awarded.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as responses to this SOQ requirement. Instructions:
  No more than two pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point Arial, 1‑inch margins, include number of each question, full text of each question, and independent response to each question. A document title, full name, and position number that you are applying for must be included at the top…