Looking for work in SLO County? Here are 5 high-paying California state jobs up for grabs
California is hiring for a number of positions in San Luis Obispo County, including jobs at agencies such as Caltrans and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
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 in San Luis Obispo County posted on CalCareers, the state’s jobs website. The positions were posted in the past 30 days, as of Tuesday.
Supervising registered nurse | Permanent full-time
- Work location: California Men’s Colony, San Luis Obispo
- Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $11,480 to $14,378 per month
Under the direction of the chief nurse executive, the supervising registered nurse oversees the daily operations of a correctional facility nursing services program.
Similar positions are open within the department, offering a similar salary range.
The application period closes May 13.
Senior psychologist | Permanent full-time
- Work location: California Men’s Colony
- Department: California Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $10,769 to $13,860 per month
Under the direction of the chief of mental health or chief psychologist, the senior psychologist conducts specialized evaluations to diagnosis and treat mentally ill inmates.
The senior psychologist also develops, implements and trains staff on group therapy programs and manages the group therapy program for the Mental Health Services Delivery System.
The application period ends May 7.
Transportation surveyor party chief | Permanent full-time
- Work location: San Luis Obispo
- Department: California Department of Transportation
- Salary: $9,707 to $12,146 per month
Under the direction of a senior transportation surveyor, the party chief supervises, plans, coordinates and participates in the daily operations of a field survey crew while preforming a wide variety of professional land surveying work, in a field setting.
The application period closes May 25.
Senior emergency management supervisor | Permanent full-time
- Work location: San Luis Obispo County
- Department: California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
- Salary: $8,325 to $10,615 per month
The senior emergency management coordinator oversees a team that conducts emergency management courses across the state, ensuring first responders and emergency managers are prepared for all hazards.
The job includes managing various initiatives, coordinating with educational institutions and responding to special requests for lectures or advisory assistance from government agencies and business entities.
The application period closes April 30.
Rehabilitation therapist | Permanent full-time
The rehabilitation therapist conducts and prepares written rehabilitation therapy assessments; participates in treatment plan meetings to review patients’ progress towards community reintegration and documents that progress.
The therapist also organizes, plans and conducts rehabilitation therapy and leisure skill groups.
The application period closes April 30.
