Want to earn $31,000 a month in SLO County? California is hiring for these positions
California is looking for employees in agencies including Caltrans and Cal Fire — and one opening pays up to $32,000 per month.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan. Each position has specific requirements, which are linked.
Here are five available jobs posted on CalCareers, the state’s jobs website, that are in San Luis Obispo County. The positions were posted in the past 30 days, as of Wednesday.
Caltrans highway maintenance leadworker | Permanent full-time
- Work location: San Luis Obispo County
- Department: Caltrans
- Salary: $4,970 to $6,251 per month
The Caltrans highway maintenance lead worker works with and directs the work of the district-wide crew handling striping, raised pavement markers, thermal plastic and stencils.
The application period closes Jan. 18.
Cook specialist | Permanent full-time
- Work location: Atascadero State Hospital
- Department: California Department of State Hospitals
- Salary: $3,581 to $4,388 per month
The cook specialist is responsible for duties including cooking and dispensing food.
The application period closes Feb. 1.
Firefighter | Permanent full-time
- Work location: Atascadero State Hospital
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $4,653 to $6,203 per month
The firefighter is responsible for duties including performing fire prevention inspections of all hospital grounds and buildings.
The application period closes Feb. 2.
Forestry technician | Permanent full-time
- Work location: San Luis Obispo County
- Department: Cal Fire
- Salary: $3,730 to $5,287 per month
The forestry technician conducts defensible space inspections.
The application period closes Jan. 13.
Senior psychiatrist | Permanent full-time
- Work location: California Men’s Colony, San Luis Obispo
- Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $25,711 to $31,288 per month
The senior psychiatrist provides general supervision of staff psychiatrists and other mental health staff.
The application period closes Jan. 31.