$28,000 a month in Sacramento County? These 6 open California state jobs pay the most
The state of California is hiring in the departments of water resources, general services, California correctional health care services and more.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan. Many of the following jobs have specific requirements, which are linked.
Sift through some of California’s highest-paid state jobs available on the CalCareers website, posted in the last seven days, as of June 5:
Mortgage and treasury investment manager | Permanent full-time
Department: Public Employees Retirement System
Salary: $15,250 to $25,416.67 per month
The investment manager oversees a couple of department portfolios to deliver returns with “acceptable risk parameters.”
The application will remain open until filled.
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Staff psychiatrist (remote) | Limited term (12 months) full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $12,825 to $28,633 per month
The staff psychiatrist provides psychiatric services to patients within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult correctional institutions. The job, which consists of “primarily” remote work, can be done from home.
The application will remain open until filled.
District structural engineer (hybrid option) | Permanent full-time
Department: General Services
Salary: $11,609 to $14,531 per month
The district structural engineer uses codes to resolve complex issues in accordance with the California Division of the State Architect and is involved in governmental decisions.
This is a hybrid position but candidates must reside in California. Engineers are eligible to work from home twice a week.
The application closes on July 2.
Nursing consultant | Permanent full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $11,655 to $14,592 per month
The nursing consultant oversees the department’s Employee Health Program policy and program development. This position includes traveling with short notice.
The application closes on June 13.
Supervising engineer | Permanent full-time
Department: Water Resources
Salary: $11,609 to $14,531 per month
The supervising engineer oversees the department’s Security and Emergency Management Program as well as provides technical expertise in investigations involving water systems.
The application closes on June 14.
Attorney IV | Permanent full-time
Department: Resources Recycling and Recovery
Salary: $11,296 to $14,503 per month
The attorney represents the department in the most complex hearings, application reviews and settlement negations.
The application closes on June 13.
Similar California state job positions are open in the departments of California student aid and commission and managed health care.
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