Gov. Gavin Newsom’s return-to-office order is now in effect, requiring most California state employees to work from the office four days a week.

The policy, which took effect Wednesday, July 1, marks a major shift from the flexible telework arrangements many state workers have had since the COVID-19 pandemic.

It affects roughly 108,000 state employees.

Do any California state jobs still offer remote work? Which positions are available?

Here’s what to know:

Do California state jobs still offer remote work?

Despite Newsom’s return-to-office order, not every state job requires employees to be in the office full-time.

Several California agencies — including departments overseeing insurance, employment development and other state services — continue to advertise positions that offer remote or hybrid work arrangements as of Monday, July 6, according to CalCareers listings.

State jobs are also known for competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, paid leave and access to the nation’s largest public pension system.

Most positions require specific education, certifications or work experience, which are outlined in each job posting.

Which California state jobs offer remote work?

As of Monday, July 6, these 10 California state job openings listed on CalCareers include telework or hybrid work options:

Agent | Permanent, full time

Department: Alcoholic Beverage Control
Location: Contra Costa, Shasta, Santa Clara, San Joaquin, Monterey, Los Angeles, San Diego or Orange counties
Salary: $6,339 to $10,609 per month
Application due date: Until the position is filled.

The agent performs investigations related to criminal activity committed by licensed premises.

Duties include developing operation plans and going undercover.

This is listed as a hybrid position on the CalCareers website.

Casualty actuary | Permanent, full time

Department: Insurance
Location: Los Angeles, Oakland or Sacramento
Salary: $11,092 to $14,723 per month
Application due date: Thursday, July 16

The casualty actuary analyzes insurance data.

The casualty actuary also helps regulate property and casualty insurance rates in California.

The position is eligible for telework.

Child nutrition consultant | Permanent, full time

Department: Education
Location: Inyo, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Salary: $5,892 to $8,040 a month
Application due date: Until the position is filled.

The child nutrition consultant reviews school and child nutrition programs to make sure they follow state and federal rules.

The job includes evaluating meals, plus providing guidance and training to program operators.

A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.

Claims manager | Permanent, full time

Department: State Compensation Insurance Fund
Location: Bakersfield, Eureka, Fresno, Glendale, Oxnard, Pasadena, Pleasanton, Redding, Rohnert Park, Sacramento, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Stockton or Vacaville
Salary: $8,773 to $9,965 per month
Application due date: Monday, July 20

The claims manager oversees teams, supervises managers and helps improve how claims are handled.

Other duties include tracking performance and making sure customers receive quality service.

Telework is available, according to CalCareers.

Insurance accounting specialist | Permanent, full time

Department: State Compensation Insurance Fund
Location: Pleasanton, Riverside, Vacaville, Santa Ana, Sacramento or Pasadena
Salary: $6,623 to $8,290 per month
Application due date: Friday, July 31

The insurance accounting specialist supports a team of accounting analysts through financial reporting and filings.

Along with collaborating with other team members, duties include managing ledgers and overseeing financial accuracy.

Telework is available with this position.

Lead application security engineer | Permanent, full time

Department: State Compensation Insurance Fund
Location: United States
Salary: $8,625 to $11,557 per month
Application due date: Thursday, July 11

This position helps protect California’s web applications, cloud systems and AI tools from hackers and security threats.

Duties include finding security weaknesses, testing software for vulnerabilities and improving security practices across the department.

Telework is available.

Medical consultant | Permanent, full time

Department: Health Care Services
Location: Sacramento, San Francisco, Richmond, Fresno, Los Angeles, Santa Ana, Rancho Cucamonga, Burbank or San Diego
Salary: $13,372 to $19,790 monthly
Application due date: Monday, July 20

The medical consultant reviews policies and procedures for the California Medical Assistance Program.

This position is eligible for telework.

Nursing education consultant | Permanent, full time

Department: Consumer Affairs
Location: More than 20 California cities
Salary: $7,207 to $10,825 per month
Application due date: Monday, July 20

This position helps oversee vocational nursing and psychiatric technician education programs in California.

The nursing education consultant makes sure schools meet state standards, reviews training programs and provides guidance on nursing education requirements.

This is listed as a hybrid position on the CalCareers website.

Research data engineer | Permanent, full time

Department: Social Services
Location: Available across several California counties
Salary: $7,640 to $9,561 per month
Application due date: Monday, July 27

The research data engineer builds and manages the systems that organize data for the department.

Duties include helping the department improve programs and delivering better services to California residents.

According to CalCareers, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Training coordinator | Permanent, full time

Department: Employment Development
Location: United States
Salary: $6,031 to $7,547 per month
Application due date: Thursday, July 16

The training coordinator designs training for employees and updates materials to reflect new rules.

“This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule,” CalCareers said.

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