$30,000 a month to work in SLO County? CA is hiring for these high-paying jobs
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- California offers San Luis Obispo state jobs with salaries up to $30,000 monthly
- Available full-time roles span psychiatry, engineering, and communications
- Application deadlines vary, with most closing in July and early August 2025
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 engineering to psychiatry and communications.
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 Wednesday, July 2:
Equipment operator II | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $4,741 to $5,949 per month
Under the supervision of the maintenance supervisor, the equipment operator is responsible for operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape and construction equipment.
The operator may also be tasked with paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, pavement patching, marker repair, traffic control, litter pickup and other maintenance work.
The application period closes on Thursday, July 10.
Communications operator | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $4,598 to $7,163 per month
The communications operator takes emergency and non-emergency calls for police, fire and medical services.
The communications operator identifies incidents and establish dispatch priorities, as well as coordinates transfer requests for medical services.
The operator also provides incident information to support officers and firefighters in the field and accurately records and documents information regarding reported problems.
The application period closes on Thursday, July 17.
Correctional supervising cook | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $4,452 to $5,475 per month
The correctional supervising cook supervises and trains staff and inmate-workers who are responsible for preparing meals for patients at California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo.
The cook also oversees the dispensing of therapeutic diets according to physician orders.
The cook is responsible for supervising the cleaning of the kitchen facility and equipment, as well as maintaining order and safety at the property.
The application period closes on Tuesday, July 22.
Engineering geologist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Water Resources Control Board
- Salary: $6,299 to $11,859 per month
The engineering geologist works in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies to protect water quality at dozens of active oilfields on the Central Coast.
The engineering geologist uses geologic and hydrogeologic engineering knowledge and expertise to ensure oilfield activities don’t damage water quality in the area, including drinking water sources.
The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
The application period closes on Monday, July 14.
Manager I | Limited term, full time
- Department: Department of Motor Vehicles
- Salary: $5,084 to $6,359 per month
The manager plans, assigns and reviews the work of California Department of Motor Vehicles employees.
The manager is responsible for making decisions regarding office problems, including interpreting state law and departmental policy.
The manager directs staff on office procedures, expectations and processing laws.
Other duties include creating schedules for employees, as well as training and monitoring employees and evaluating their performances.
The position is based out of the San Luis Obispo DMV field office.
The application period closes on Thursday, July 10.
Nurse practitioner | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $12,061 to $13,633 per month
Directed by the chief psychiatrist, the nurse practitioner provides clinical assessment and case management services to patients.
The nurse practitioner also advises assigned patients on daily psychiatric issues and submit required documentation and reports.
Other duties include participating in medical staff activities and hospital wide shakedowns.
The application period closes on Sunday, July 13.
Psychiatric technician | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $5,673 to $7,249 per month
The psychiatric technician is responsible for creating a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients or inmates.
The psychiatric technician supervises patients and conducts searches for drugs, contraband and weapons, in addition to inspecting facilities to identify security breaches.
Other duties include stopping patient behavior that could result in injuries or damaged property and performing nursing procedures such as administering medications and injections.
The application period closes on Wednesday, July 30.
Senior psychologist specialist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $10,513 to $13,531 per month
The senior psychologist specialist provides support and consultation to psychologists and other clinicians in the California Department of State Hospitals system.
The specialist is expected to perform neuropsychological assessments of patients and review medical charts and conduct clinical patient interviews.
The specialist also diagnoses neuropsychological impairment and recommends treatment and interventions for patients.
The application period closes on Monday, August 4.
Staff psychiatrist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $29,378 to $30,229 per month
The staff psychiatrist provides outpatient services to inmates under the direction of the senior psychiatrist.
The staff psychiatrist completes psychiatric evaluations, participates in treatment planning, reviews cases and prescribes medication.
Other duties include providing crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
The position is open until filled.
