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California wants Spanish speakers for these state government jobs. How to apply

The California Capitol building basks in the afternoon sun on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, the last day of the Legislatures 2021 legislative session in Sacramento.
The California Capitol building basks in the afternoon sun on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, the last day of the Legislatures 2021 legislative session in Sacramento. Sacramento Bee file

Are you bilingual, fluent in Spanish and looking to work for the state of California? Look no further.

Here’s a list of the top jobs currently looking for Spanish-speaking applicants. Note: Many of these positions require that you pass a Spanish fluency exam.

Outreach and student engagement specialist, California High-Speed Rail Authority

This position entails developing university outreach efforts, coordinating outreach events and ensuring written materials, such as press releases and newsletters and presentations, are offered in English and Spanish.

The position’s pay ranges from $5,383 to $6,739 per month, according to the job posting. Click here for more information.

Spanish-speaking eligibility determination analyst, California Victim Compensation Board

This position involves determining eligibility of benefits in compliance with the California Victim Compensation Board’s regulations and policies.

The position’s pay ranges from $3,448 to $5,604 each month. Click here for more information.

Motor Vehicle Representative, Department of Motor Vehicles

The job tasks for this entry-level position include data entry, issuing identification cards and vehicle registrations, as well as cashiering.

The job offers between $3,215 to $4,660 a month. The department is currently hiring multiple representatives in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Bernardino counties. Click here for more information.

Tax technician, Franchise Tax Board

This job includes answering phone calls and correspondence from taxpayers and stakeholders. The position also entails handling liability disputes, according to the job posting.

The position offers $3,054 to $4,320 per month.

SGC associate counsel, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research

This position’s job duties include providing research, analytics and legal services for The Strategic Growth Council and programs run by the organization.

The position pays $6,916 to $9,209 per month. Click here for more information.

Staff services analyst, Agricultural Labor Relations Board

This job requires providing research and analyzing data for Agricultural Labor Relations Board projects. The Board oversees about 800,000 California farmworkers. and employers.

The position pays $3,448 to $5,604 per month. Click here for more information.

Senior Psychologist Specialist, Neuropsychologist, California Department of State Hospitals

The 28-hour-a-week job requires conducting assessment evaluations for patients in a culturally competent manner. The job is based in Napa.

Employers are offering $6,472 to $7,574 per month. Click here for more information.

Program Coordinator, California Department of Public Health

This position requires employees to respond to legislative and public inquiries, as well as conducting research on diabetes and other chronic diseases.

The job pays between $5,913 to $7,402 each month. Click here for more information.

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This story was originally published November 18, 2021 at 5:00 AM.

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Kim Bojórquez
The Sacramento Bee
Kim Bojórquez is a former reporter for The Sacramento Bee’s Capitol Bureau as a Report for America corps member. 
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