$18,000 a month in Sacramento County? CA is hiring for these high-paying jobs.
Looking to make a career shift in Sacramento County? The state of California is seeking applicants for full-time positions in fields including law, air resources and health care.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest pension plan.
Each job has different requirements, which are listed. Although some positions require employees to work in the office, others offer remote work and hybrid schedules.
According to CalCareers, there were more than 2,760 available government positions in California, including more than 830 job openings in Sacramento County as of Monday, Feb. 23. These were some of the latest jobs in Sacramento County posted on the CalCareers site as of Monday, Feb. 23:
Available California state jobs in Sacramento County
Enforcement PERP Air Pollution Specialist | Permanent, full-time
- Department: State Air Resources Board
- Salary: $5,918 to $11,455 per month
- Application deadline: Friday, Feb. 27
Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) related duties will include, but not be limited to, the review of PERP application materials, evaluation of emissions and control strategies pertaining to various types of portable engines and equipment units; field assignments related to the evaluation of portable engines and/or equipment units; and interaction with members of the regulated community and staff from local air districts.
This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework.
Attorney IV | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Franchise Tax Board
- Salary: $11,993 to $16,096 per month
- Application deadline: Wednesday, March. 4
The Franchise Tax Board is looking for a litigation attorney focused on employment law. They will work with the department’s administrative services division to provide advice and guidance on various employment law issues such as employee discipline, the Family Medical Leave Act, Equal Employment Opportunity complaints, worksite security, legal compliance with state employment policies as well as other various state and federal laws.
The position will also represent the department in front of administrative tribunals such as the State Personnel Board and the California Department of Human Resources as well as assist the attorney general’s office on civil litigation matters.
Assistant Chief Counsel | Permanent, full-time
- Department: California Earthquake Authority
- Salary: $14,513 to $17,742 per month
- Application deadline: Wednesday, March. 4
The assistant chief counsel supervises and advises staff on a broad range of legal matters, including regulatory analysis, privacy, contracts, litigation, and legislative engagement, and develops legal and policy options for the California Earthquake Authority’s general counsel, Legal & Compliance Office, and the Office of the Chief Executive Officer.
The position oversees the preparation and review of briefs, bulletins, Participating Insurer bulletins and other communications, and legal opinions, ensuring all work products are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable laws.
It reports to general counsel and will direct a major legal section within the California Earthquake Authority, including attorneys, legal support staff, and outside counsel providing specialized legal services.
Assistant Chief Counsel | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Industrial Relations
- Salary: $14,513 to $17,742 per month
- Application deadline: Wednesday, March. 4
The assistant chief counsel plans, directs, and reviews the work performed by legal staff who advise and represent the Department of Industrial Relations and its executive leadership.
The position is responsible for ensuring that the unit attorneys represent the Department of Industrial Relations director in special types of workers’ compensation cases involving trust funds administered by that position, including Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund and Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund.
It also ensures that unit attorneys provide prompt and accurate legal advice to department executives and division chiefs on issues involving public works, prevailing wages, Public Records Act, public contracting, privacy, litigation, and other matters concerning a wide variety of legal issues that may arise. In the absence of the assigned unit attorneys, the assistant chief counsel may perform these duties directly.
Chief, Fiscal Forecasting Division | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Hearth Care Services
- Salary: $12,131 to $14,453 per month
- Application deadline: Thursday, March. 12
The Fiscal Forecasting Division chief plays a key leadership role in development and administration of the Department’s budget by overseeing the state’s assumptions, estimates, and funding for the Medi-Cal and other Family Health Programs.
It also serves as an advisor for the development and implementation of budgets, financial activities, and policies. The position is responsible for building collaborative working relationships among, but not limited to, the California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Finance, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and other state, federal, and local representatives.
The position works under the general direction of the fiscal assistant deputy director and is a member of the Department of Health Care Services executive staff.
Chief Information Security Officer | Permanent, full-time
- Department: State Treasurer’s Office
- Salary: $10,349 to $12,526 per month
- Application deadline: Wednesday, April. 1
The chief information security officer serves as a high level executive authority for cybersecurity policy, strategy, and IT security governance.
It provides high-level direction on cybersecurity risks and investments, advises executive leadership on statewide and departmental policy impacts, and ensures the confidentiality, integrity and availability of State Treasurer Office’s information assets.
The chief information security officer has broad responsibility for shaping and implementing long-range cybersecurity strategies and ensuring compliance with state and federal mandates. It leads the information security program and exercises significant policymaking authority across all cybersecurity functions.
The position reports to the chief information officer.
Captain, Adult Institution | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Corrections & Rehabilitation
- Salary: $12,539 to $14,350 per month
- Application deadline: Thursday, March. 5
The adult institution captain serves as a manager of a correctional unit inside a facility. The position’s duties include planning and assigning the work of custodial staff; overseeing an accurate system of inmate count; supervising the movement of employees, inmates, and visitors; and inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles, materials, and supplies for the presence of contraband.
The position is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. They must reside in California upon appointment.
Assistant Division Manager | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Water Resources
- Salary: $16,029 to $18,204 per month
- Application deadline: Wednesday, March. 11
The assistant division manager is in charge of leading staff throughout the Department of Water Resources assigned to work on California Aqueduct Subsidence Program projects.
It serves as the Department of Water Resource’s executive liaison to the State Water Contractors, Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and the Bureau of Reclamation’s regional director and area manager in matters related to subsidence.
The position will provide advice and guidance to the State Water Project (SWP) deputy director, lead deputy director, and director in coordination with the Division of Engineering manager. It reports to the Division of Engineering manager.
Clinical Social Worker | 12-month limited term, full-time
- Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $8,678 to $10,569 per month
- Application deadline: Thursday, March. 5
The clinical social worker conducts assessments and summarizes case information to use in diagnosis, treatment, and dispositional release; diagnoses and/or collaborates in the formulation of a diagnosis; develops, monitors, and modifies treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
It also provides assessments, group therapy, and documents and evaluates patients’ progress in treatment. The clinical social worker coordinates placement with community resources and the classification and parole representative.
The position reports to the correctional facility senior psychologist or the supervising psychiatric social worker. This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.
Deputy Chief | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Motor Vehicles
- Salary: $11,878 to $14,852 per month
- Application deadline: Friday, March. 20
The deputy chief directs area commanders in planning, organizing, directing, controlling and evaluating all investigative efforts under their geographic area of responsibility. Evaluates performance of staff and takes or recommends appropriate action.
The position develops and implements staffing plans for the field investigations program to achieve optimum resource utilization and attainment of the Department of Motor Vehicles’ strategic plan and division objectives.
Ensures that priority services of the department continue, and keeps management fully apprised of events in a timely manner. Assists in formulating the branch budget and makes recommendations to the Department of Motor Vehicles chief.
This position is located in Sacramento County within the Investigation Division. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.
This story was originally published February 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM.
