High-paying California state jobs: See latest list of openings in Sacramento County
The state of California is hiring in the departments of justice, transportation, state hospitals 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 the highest paying Sacramento County-based jobs available on the CalCareers website, posted in the last seven days, as of April 11:
Physician and surgeon | Permanent full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $11,988 to $26,463 per month
The physician/surgeon travels to correctional facilities throughout California and develops treatment plans for transgender and non-binary patients.
The application remains open until filled.
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Assistant chief counsel | Permanent full-time
Department: State Hospitals
Salary: $13,670 to $15,990 per month
The assistant chief counsel is an advisor for a variety of legal, social and governance issues within the California Department of State Hospitals.
The application closes on April 28.
Chief psychologist | Limited term full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $11,318 to $14,337 per month
The chief telepsychologist “administers and provides program management” for the team that provides mental health services to patients within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult facilities.
The job is limited to 12 months with the possibility of a one-year extension or a permanent position.
The application closes on April 20.
Senior transportation engineer | Permanent full-time
Department: Transportation
Salary: $10,569 to $13,228 per month
The senior transportation engineer is responsible for both the development and statewide implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
The application closes on April 20.
Senior chemical testing engineer | Permanent full-time
Department: Transportation
Salary: $10,569 to $13,228 per month
The senior chemical testing engineer is responsible for the California Department of Transportation’s chemical testing branch and provides guidance on chemical products.
This application closes on April 26.
Supervising deputy attorney general | Permanent full-time
Department: Justice
Salary: $12,445 to $15,990 per month
The supervising deputy attorney general oversees a team of legal representatives and ensures they’re providing clients with “high-quality” care.
The application remains open until filled.
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