$25,000 a month in Sacramento County? These 5 new California state jobs pay the most
The state of California is hiring in the departments of transportation, water resources control board, energy commission 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 linked 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 Oct. 10:
Investment manager | Permanent full-time
- Department: Public Employees Retirement System
- Salary: $15,250 to $25,416.67 per month
The investment manager is in charge of the department’s high-yield program. This includes overseeing portfolios and participating in committees related to the job.
The application closes on Oct. 18.
Another, similar position is open within the department.
Attorney, assistant chief counsel | Permanent full-time
- Department: California Energy Commission
- Salary: $14,090 to $16,483 per month
The assistant chief counsel oversees a group of attorneys who work with California’s “principal energy policymakers.” Similar positions are open in the California Prison Industry Authority and California Highway Patrol.
The application closes on Oct. 21.
Supervising transportation engineer | Permanent full-time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $13,223 to $15,022 per month
The supervising transportation engineer is responsible for the department’s pavement and foundation system.
The application closes on Oct. 30.
Assistant director | Non-tenured full-time
- Department: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
- Salary: $12,164 to $13,549 per month
The assistant director is responsible for “24/7 operations” used to respond to disasters and emergencies.
The application closes on Nov. 23.
Senior engineering geologist | Permanent full-time
- Department: State Water Resources Control Board
- Salary: $10,886 to $13,625 per month
The senior engineering geologist works independently on projects designed to increase the state’s “water resiliency.”
The application closes on Oct. 25.
This story was originally published October 10, 2023 at 10:52 AM.