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California is hiring for state jobs in San Luis Obispo County. Here’s how much they pay

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The state of California has job openings in San Luis Obispo County in departments including State Hospitals, Parks & Recreation and California Correctional Health Care Services.

State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan.

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Here are five jobs posted on CalCareers, the state’s jobs website, located in San Luis Obispo County, including how much they pay and what’s required. The positions were posted in the last seven days, as of June 2. Additional requirements and information are linked.

Clinical psychologist | Permanent full-time

  • Work location: California Men’s Colony
  • Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
  • Salary: $8,842 to $11,651 per month

The psychologist has duties including providing rapid response crisis intervention strategies in order to resolve inmate crises in the housing environment. One position is available.

The application closes June 26.

Forestry aide | Seasonal

  • Reporting location: Morro Bay Resources Office
  • Department: Parks & Recreation
  • Salary: $17.76 to $21.40 per hour

Forestry aides assist in duties including herbicide use, tree felling, pile burning and managing forests. Multiple positions are available.

The application closes June 16.

Maintenance mechanic | Permanent full-time

  • Work location: Atascadero State Hospital
  • Department: State Hospitals
  • Salary: $5,111 to $5,890 per month

Maintenance mechanics are responsible for building maintenance. There are two positions available.

The application closes June 15.

Pharmacist | Permanent full-time

  • Work location: Atascadero State Hospital
  • Department: State Hospitals
  • Salary: $12,590 to $13,618 per month

Pharmacists have duties including directing and participating in clinical pharmacy services, developing and updating the drug distribution system and performing audits. There are two positions available.

The application closes June 14.

Physical therapist | Permanent full-time

  • Work location: California Men’s Colony
  • Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
  • Salary: $5,251 to $7,790 per month

The physical therapist administers therapeutic treatments to patients in a correctional facility. One position is available.

There is also a part-time physical therapist position available working eight hours per week earning a salary of $1,050.20 to $1,558 per month.

Both applications close June 26.

Registered nurse | Permanent full-time

  • Work location: Atascadero State Hospital
  • Department: State Hospitals
  • Salary: $8,703 to $10,373

Registered nurses have duties including administering medications, observing and assessing patients or inmates’ physical condition and behavior, and reporting significant changes.

A retired annuitant position with the same salary at the same hospital is also available for a limited term (12 months).

Both applications close June 27.

Dominique Williams
The Modesto Bee
Dominique Williams writes about new business, restaurant and retail developments for The Modesto Bee. She is a Ripon native and a graduate of Sacramento State.
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