Highest paying California state jobs in Sacramento County: See latest openings list

Brianna Taylor
·2 min read

The state of California is hiring in the Department of Transportation, California Correctional Health Care Services, Water Resources, Social Services and more.

State jobs are known for offering great 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 May 23:

Senior toxicologist | Permanent full-time

Department: Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office

Salary: $11,646 to $14,478 per month

The senior toxicologist supervises a team that develops recommendations for contaminants in drinking water.

This job post will remain open until filled.

Attorney | Permanent full-time

Department: Franchise Tax Board

Salary: $11,641 to $14,857 per month

The attorney (V-Tax Counsel V) independently handles the most complex, difficult and sensitive issues and cases taken by the bureau.

The job post closes June 9.

Senior Psychologist| Permanent full-time

Department: California Correctional Health Care Services - California State Prison (Sacramento)

Salary: $11,381 to $12,184 per month

The senior psychologist provides evaluations, diagnoses and treatment for inmates.

This job posting closes June 3.

Supervising engineer | Permanent full-time

Department: Water Resources

Salary: 11,326 to $14,177 per month

The supervising engineer oversees the planning, design, construction, pumping plants, tunnels, embankments and the other water conveyance structures within the Department of Water Resources’ Delta Conveyance Office

This job post closes June 13.

Medical consultant (Psychiatrist) | Permanent part-time

Department: Social Services

Salary: $10,935 to $16,184 per month

With the help of a staff, the medical consultant adjudicates applications for disability benefits. The medical consultant reviews case histories, medical reports and evaluates possible effects of medical or surgical treatment.

This job post will remain open until filled.

Supervising registered nurse II | Permanent full-time

Department: California Correctional Heath Care Services

Salary: $10,361 to $12,970 per month

The supervising registered nurse plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates staff in a service line delivery area.

This job post closes June 1.

Senior engineer water resources | Permanent full-time

Department: Water Resources

Salary: $10,311 to $12,905 per month

With the help of the National Weather Service, the senior engineer (manager river forecasting unit) supervises and directs staff in the production of river forecasts and flood warnings during periods of high flows.

This job post closes June 3.

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