$16,000 per month in Sacramento County? These 5 new California state jobs pay the most
The state of California is hiring in the departments of Toxic Substances Control, High-Speed Rail Authority, Air Resources Board and more.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest public pension fund. Many of the following jobs have specific requirements, which are detailed in the official postings.
Sift through some of California’s highest-paid state jobs in Sacramento County, available on the CalCareers website and posted in the last seven days, as of Sept. 6:
Principal transportation engineer | Permanent full-time
- Department: California High-Speed Rail Authority
- Salary: $14,527 to $16,501 per month
The principal transportation engineer oversees California High-Speed Rail Authority’s contract managers. Part-time remote work may be available for California residents.
The application closes on Sept. 15.
Attorney supervisor | Permanent full-time
- Department: Office of Legislative Counsel
- Salary: $12,223 to $15,701 per month
The attorney supervisor oversees a group of staff within a portion of the legal division.
The application closes on Sept. 22.
A similar position is open in the California Department of Transportation.
Attorney | Permanent full-time
- Department: Health Care Access and Information
- Salary: $11,644 to $14,954 per month
The attorney acts as the lead senior counsel on the most “difficult” and “sensitive” legal work for the department. Hybrid work is available.
Similar California state job positions are available in the departments of resources recycling and recovery and managed health care.
The application closes on Sept. 18.
Senior engineering geologist | Permanent full-time
- Department: Toxic Substances Control
- Salary: $10,886 to $13,625 per month
The senior engineering geologist is the department’s soil, soil vapor and groundwater expert on a range of projects across California. Hybrid work may be available for this position.
The application will remain open until filled.
Staff air pollution specialist | Permanent full-time
- Department: Air Resources Board
- Salary: $10,015 to $12,538 per month
The staff air pollution specialist is the department’s climate expert on investment programs. Hybrid work may be available.
The application closes on Sept. 25.
A similar position is open for an electric vehicle policy lead.
This story was originally published September 6, 2023 at 10:34 AM.