$25,000 a month in Sacramento County? These 5 new California state jobs offer big wages

Looking for work in Sacramento County?

California state officials are hiring full-time employees to fill top-paying positions in the capital region — from managerial to administrative work.

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 state’s highest-paid positions in Sacramento County eligible for telework, available on the CalCareers website, posted between July 25 and Thursday.

New California state jobs in Sacramento County

Here are some of the newest California state jobs offering high wages in Sacramento County, according to CalCareers:

Investment manager | Permanent, full-time

• Department: Public Employees Retirement System

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

The manager works alongside a team to secure retirement benefits for its members.

Their duties include collaborating with staff to evaluate investment opportunities and representing CalPERS during advisory committees and forums.

A hybrid work schedule is available with some in-person attendance required, according to CalCareers.

The application period will remain open until the job is filled.

Environmental program manager | Permanent, full-time

• Department: Food & Agriculture
• Salary: $14,141 to $16,065 per month

The manager is in charge of the department’s feed, fertilizer and livestock drugs regulatory services branch.

The employee also supports program and policy matters, and gives briefings at meetings.

The majority of the hybrid position is performed indoors, CalCareers stated.

The application period closes on Aug. 13.

Supervising land surveyor | Permanent full-time

• Department: Forestry & Fire
• Salary: $13,487 to $15,322 per month

The land surveyor oversees property leases for Cal Fire.

A hybrid work schedule is supported when in combination with some required weekly in-person attendance, according to CalCareers.

The application period closes on Aug. 9.

Supervising transportation engineer | Permanent full-time

• Department: Transportation
• Salary: $13,487 to $15,322 per month

The engineer provides a safe, reliable and environment-friendly transportation network.

The successful candidate has strong written, verbal, analytical and presentation skills, Calcareers stated.

This Caltrans position may be eligible for telework.

The application period closes on Aug. 21.

Chief deputy director | Non tenured, full-time

• Department: Emergency Medical Services Authority
• Salary: $13,369 to $14,891 per month

The director is responsible for all administrative tasks related to medical services.

A hybrid schedule is available, CalCareers stated.

The application period closes on Aug. 26.