These California state departments are hiring in Sacramento County. See the jobs and pay

The state of California is hiring in the departments of education, motor vehicles, California highway patrol 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. 13:

Air pollution specialist | Permanent full-time

Department: State Air Resources Board

Salary: $5,469 to $10,585 per month

The air pollution specialist works to reduce large vehicles and greenhouse gas emissions released through transportation, electricity and industrial processes.

This application closes on Feb. 21.

Special investigator | Permanent full-time

Department: Forestry & Fire Prevention

Salary: $5,159 to $8,031 per month

The special investigator explores alleged violations of misconduct, complaints and insubordination made to the Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention.

This application closes on Feb. 21.

Public safety dispatcher | Permanent full-time

Department: California Highway Patrol

Salary: $4,628 to $6,373 per month

The public safety dispatcher is in charge of the training program for public safety dispatchers and operators.

This application closes on Feb. 24.

Painter | Permanent full-time

Department: General Services

Salary: $4,647 to $5,349 per month

The painter maintains the “painted appearance” of certain government buildings near the capitol building in Sacramento.

This application closes on Feb. 22.

Nutrition education consultant | Permanent full-time

Department: Education

Salary:$7,538 to $9,435 per month

The nutrition education consultant works to integrate food service education in both public and private schools.

This application closes March 30.

Motor vehicle representative | Permanent full-time

Department: Motor Vehicles

Salary: $19.01 to $27.56 per hour

The motor vehicle representative assists patrons with vehicle and state licensing, vehicle registration and identification cards. The position is available at the South Sacramento Department of Motor Vehicles office at 7775 La Mancha Way.

This application closes Feb. 24.

This story was originally published February 14, 2023 at 5:00 AM.