New California state job openings: See some of highest paying posts in Sacramento County
The state of California is hiring in the Department of Transportation, Corrections and Rehabilitation, Health Care Services and more.
State jobs are known for offering great 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 the highest paying Sacramento County-based jobs available on the CalCareers website, posted in the last seven days, as of April 27:
Assistant deputy director, statewide psychiatry services | Limited term full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary range: $31,297 to $33,398 per month
The assistant deputy director of statewide psychiatry services is responsible for the oversight and implementation of all psychiatric services within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
This position is located in Elk Grove, with the possibility of a telework schedule, according to CalCareers.
The job post will remain open until filled.
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Senior architect | Permanent full-time
Department: Health Care Access and Information
Salary range: $10,311 to $12,905 per month
The senior architect reviews documents pertaining to the architectural design and construction of state healthcare facilities.
The filing deadline is May 19.
Assistant chief counsel | Permanent full-time
Department: Managed Health Care
Salary: $13,337 to $15,600 per month
The assistant chief counsel supervises attorneys and directs legal programs involving the Department of Managed Health Care’s licensing and compliance review activities.
The department’s employees are currently teleworking, according to CalCareers.
The filing deadline is May 2.
The Department of Developmental Services, Human Resources and Veterans Affairs are also looking to fill positions for an an assistant chief counsel in Sacramento County. All three listings are looking for permanent full-time workers and offer the same salary range as the Department of Managed Health Care.
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Appeals examiner | Limited term full-time
Department: Corrections and Rehabilitation
Salary range: $10,537 to $12,058 per month
The appeals examiner adjudicates appeals filed by inmates and parolees.
The filing deadline is May 2.
Principal transportation engineer | Permanent full-time
Department: High Speed Rail Authority
Salary range: $13,760 to $15,629 per month
The principal transportation engineer is responsible for all activities related to the contract management of the architectural and engineering consultants working on the high-speed rail program.
The post will remain open until filled.
Health actuary | Permanent full-time
Department: Public Employees Retirement System
Salary range: $11,976 to $14,994 per month
The actuarial office calculates the contribution rates employers must pay to fund their employees’ retirements for more than 3,500 retirement plans.
The post will remain open until filled.
Senior transportation engineer | Permanent full-time
Department: Transportation
Salary: $10,311 to $12,905
The senior transportation engineer assists in the delivery of transportation projects by district staff and external partners.
The filing deadline is May 4.
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