$32,000 a month in Sacramento County? These 5 open California state jobs pay the most
The state of California is hiring in the departments of transportation, fish and wildlife, 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 July 5.
Here’s what’s open in Sacramento County:
Chief psychiatrist | Limited term (12 months) full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $14,706 to $32,444 per month
The chief psychiatrist provides remote psychiatric services to inmates across California.
The application closes on July 17.
The position is being recruited in Sacramento, Marin, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties.
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Investment manager | Permanent full-time
Department: Public Employees Retirement System
Salary: $15,250 to $25,416.67 per month
The investment manager is responsible for day-to-day investment strategies. The position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
The application will remain open until filled.
Senior landscape architect | Permanent full-time
Department: Transportation
Salary: $10,569 to $13,228 per month
The senior landscape architect facilitates transportation standards and procedures.
Some traveling may be required.
The application closes on July 17.
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. The position includes traveling with short notice.
The application closes on July 19.
Senior environmental scientist | Limited term (12 months) full-time
Department: Fish and Wildlife
Salary: $10,030 to $12,469 per month
The senior environmental scientist manages staff in the Bay Delta Region’s Habitat Conservation Program. Employees complete environmental reviews and permits to support the California Department of Transportation’s projects.
The application closes on July 11.
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