Budget Analyst Department of Parks & Recreation$3,861.00 - $6,464.00 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: 11/9/2026 The reporting location for this position is the Department Headquarters in Sacramento, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Supervisor I.The incumbent will be responsible for performing the less complex and technical budget work in the development, preparation, administration, maintenance, review, and control of the Department and Conservancies' budgets. The incumbent's primary duties include budget review and analysis for state operations, capital outlay, and local assistance budget activities. The incumbent should be familiar with utilizing tools/systems such as PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Excel (forecasting and analyzing data), the Microsoft Office suite as well as other systems used within the department. The incumbent may also be assigned workload and special projects in other areas as needed to support departmental operations. Training and Development Assignments may be considered. This position is designated as telework eligible-office centered. State housing is not available. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Employees must have the ability to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and computer monitor. Employees will work in a sixteen-story climate-controlled office under artificial light. You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation. All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the Standard State Application (STD 678). Please answer the questions below. Responses to the following questions below must be submitted via a Microsoft Word file of no more than two pages in length with 11 pt. Arial font. Please number each answer for the associated question. Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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).Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. EEO Contact: Sharon Comas - EEO Office (916) 653-9990 sharon.comas@parks.ca.gov 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. To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements: List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Analyst I. Click HERE for more information on how to apply for the exam.
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Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam. Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).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.