Up to $28,000 in Sacramento County? These 5 new California state jobs pay the most

Brianna Taylor
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The state of California is hiring in the departments of transportation, water resources, California correctional health care and more.

State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest public pension fund. Many of the following jobs have specific requirements, which are detailed in linked postings.

Sift through some of California’s highest-paid state jobs in Sacramento County, available on the CalCareers website and posted in the last seven days, as of Nov. 6:

Staff psychiatrist | Permanent full-time (telework)

  • Department: California Correctional Health Care

  • Salary: $23,218 to $28,633 per month

The staff psychiatrist provides remote mental health services to inmates within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult correctional institutions.

The application will remain open until filled.

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Investment manager | Permanent full-time (hybrid)

  • Department: Public Employees Retirement System

  • Salary: $15,250 to $25,416.67 per month

The investment manager oversees market investment portfolios. This is a hybrid position with two days allotted for remote work.

The application closes on Nov. 17.

Program manager | Permanent full-time

  • Department: Public Utilities Commission

  • Salary: $14,527 to $16,501 per month

The program manager is in charge of “consumer-oriented communication programs,” according to Calcareers.

The application closes on Nov. 11.

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Attorney | Permanent full-time (hybrid)

  • Department: Transportation

  • Salary: $12,290 to $15,685 per month

The attorney is the point person for the California Department of Transportation’s legal matters.

The application closes on Nov. 17.

Senior control engineer | Permanent full-time (hybrid)

  • Department: Water Resources

  • Salary: $11,978 to $14,989 per month

The senior control engineer manages assets including budget planning and risk evaluations.

The application closes on Nov. 21.

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