California state jobs: New high-paid openings in Sacramento County for February
The state of California is hiring in the departments of transportation, justice, the Franchise Tax Board 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 Feb. 6:
Assistant bureau chief | Permanent full-time
Department: Justice
Salary: $13,207 to $15,971 per month
The assistant bureau chief oversees a branch that makes policy recommendations, advocates for legislative solutions and implements new programs.
The application closes on Feb. 21.
Investment manager (private debt) | Permanent full-time
Department: Public Employees Retirement System
Salary: $15,250 to $25,416.67 per month
The investment manager monitors California Public Employees’ Retirement Systems’ investment strategies and lead workers who evaluate funds and accounts.
The application will remain open until filled.
Senior toxicologist | Permanent full-time
Department: Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office
Salary: $11,937 to $14,840 per month
The senior toxicologist conducts health risk assessments of airborne chemicals and overseers a team of medical officers.
The application will remain open until filled.
Senior transportation engineer | Permanent full-time
Department: Transportation
Salary: $10,569 to $13,228 per month
The senior transportation engineer is responsible for furthering the integration of transportation asset management for the Department of Transportation.
The application closes on Feb. 16
Tax counsel | Permanent full-time
Department: Franchise Tax Board
Salary: $11,296 to $14,503 per month
The tax counsel manages personal income and franchise tax situations.
This application closes on Feb. 21.
Nurse consultant | Permanent full-time
Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
Salary: $11,539 to $14,450 per month
The nurse consultant supports the standards of nursing practices and producers. The position may involve extensive traveling on short notice.
The application closes on Feb. 15.
This story was originally published February 7, 2023 at 5:00 AM.