$30,000 a month to work in SLO County? CA is hiring for these high-paying jobs
Searching for a new job in San Luis Obispo County?
The state of California is hiring employees across the county for full-time positions ranging from engineers to dietitians and scientists.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the state’s public pension plan.
Look through some of the latest state jobs available in SLO County on the CalCareers website, as of Tuesday, April 1:
Chief engineer II | Permanent, full time
- Department: Military
- Salary: $6,783 to $8,665 per month
The chief engineer is responsible for supervising staff amid day-to-day operations and maintenance, including fixes for heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
The employee also ensures that auxiliary electrical plants and mechanical and power equipment are running properly at state buildings.
The application is open until the position is filled.
Cook specialist I | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $3,688 to $4,520 per month
Under the direction of the supervising cook, the the cook specialist prepares and distributes menu items that adhere to patients’ dietary restrictions, practicing good hygiene, order and cleanliness in the role.
The cook specialist also supervises and coordinates the activities of some assigned patients.
The application period closes on Friday, April 11.
Environmental scientist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Water Resources Control Board
- Salary: $4,269 to $8,877 per month
The environmental scientist studies toxic pollutants and the impacts of new contaminants on San Luis Obispo County water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The employee develops projects that incorporate emerging science surrounding pesticides and harmful bacteria. Other duties include reviewing peer-reviewed research and designing new approaches that identify harmful pollutants in the water.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
The application period closes on Tuesday, April 22.
Licensed resident civil engineer | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $9,429 to $11,798 per month
The licensed resident civil engineer works under the direction of the California Department of Transportation’s senior construction engineer.
The civil engineer completes complex transportation engineering tasks and works on construction projects, according to the job description.
The civil engineer also assigns work, provides instructions and makes decisions on challenging engineering problems.
The application period closes on Thursday, April 24.
Neuropsychologist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $10,513 to $13,531 per month
The neuropsychologist is responsible for supporting and consulting with other in-unit psychologists and clinicians.
The employee reviews medical charts, conduct patient interviews and diagnoses neuropsychological impairment, in addition to recommending patient interventions.
The neuropsychologist also provides hospital-wide neuropsychological patient assessments, among other duties.
The application period closes on Monday, April 21.
Clinical psychologist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $11,161 to $13,531 per month
Working under the direction of the senior psychologist, the clinical psychologist is responsible for conducting pre-admission screenings, psychological evaluations, crisis intervention and one-on-one therapy, as well as creating treatment and discharge plans.
The psychologist participates in interdisciplinary team evaluations in addition to working with other psychiatrists, nurses and staff.
The application is open until the position is filled.
Registered dietitian | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $6,300 to $8,359 per month
The registered dietitian completes nutrition assessments for assigned patients and evaluates the effectiveness of those interventions. The employee maintains information on current patients, and communicates with staff about individual patient meal and nourishment plans.
Other duties include consulting with staff as issues arise, participating in department meetings and attending professional practice groups.
The application period closes on Sunday, April 13.
Surveys public counter and GIS analyst | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $6,453 to $8,083 per month
The employee completes research and analysis surrounding geographic information systems techniques and methodologies.
The GIS analyst studies and offers conclusions that are based on the spatial analysis of subjects pertaining to land use, transportation planning, surveying and project development.
This position may be eligible for telework.
The application period closes on Wednesday, April 16.
Staff psychiatrist | Permanent, full time
Under the direction of the senior psychiatrist, the employee helps provide outpatient services to inmates.
The staff psychologist performs psychiatric evaluations, plans treatments, reviews cases, prescribes medications and initiates crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
Other duties include consultating with clinical and custody staff and conducting training regarding treatment approaches.
The application is open until the position is filled.
