$16,000 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 health care to environmental science and engineering.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest public pension plan.
Look through some of the latest state jobs available in SLO County on the CalCareers website, as of Thursday, Jan. 8:
See California state jobs available in SLO County
Analyst II | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $6,031 to $7,547 per month
- Application deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 20
The analyst maintains accurate and timely records of maximum commitment dates for hospital legal classes.
The analyst must communicate effectively, cross train legal desks and act as a liaison for all legal class inquiries.
The employee is also responsible for interpreting forensic reports, court orders and subpoenas.
Equipment operator II | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $4,883 to $6,127 per month
- Application deadline: Friday, Jan. 16
Under the direction of the maintenance supervisor, the equipment operator is in charge of operating and servicing highway maintenance, landscape and construction equipment.
The equipment operator is also expected to complete tasks such as paving, shoulder grading, mowing, ditch cleaning, pavement patching, guide marker repair work and traffic control.
Clinical social worker | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $8,678 to $10,569 per month
- Application deadline: None
The clinical social worker completes assessments and analyzes case information to formulate diagnoses, treatment plans and dispositional release.
Other duties include providing assessments, conducting group therapy and evaluating patient progress while treatment is underway.
District superintendent II | Permanent, full time
- Department: Parks & Recreation
- Salary: $12,989 to $16,230 per month
- Application deadline: Monday, Jan. 19
The district supervisor manages the overall operation of the Oceano Dunes district.
That includes planning, organizing, directing, reviewing and controlling off-highway vehicle operations at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area and handling more traditional park operations at Pismo State Beach.
The district supervisor must be able to operate vehicles in an off-highway environment.
Engineering geologist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Water Resources Control Board
- Salary: $6,488 to $12,215 per month
- Application deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 14
The engineering geologist works within the agency’s active oilfields program.
In this program, the engineering geologist is expected to use geologic and hydrogeologic engineering knowledge and expertise to check that water quality — and especially drinking water — is protected while oilfield activities are ongoing.
The applicant should have some background on water quality laws, policies and regulations.
Nurse practitioner | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $12,423 to $14,042 per month
- Application deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 20
Under the direction of the chief physician and surgeon, the nurse practitioner provides clinical assessment and case management services to patients.
The nurse practitioner should be able to interpret medical histories, perform physical assessments and evaluate patient behavior.
Other duties include performing laboratory tests, identifying issues and creating treatment plans for patients.
Recreation therapist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health Care Services
- Salary: $9,159 to $9,903 per month
- Application deadline: Wednesday, Jan. 14
The recreation therapist develops, implements and evaluates therapeutic recreation programs for patients.
The recreation therapist is expected to instruct and motivate individuals during personal and group recreation therapy sessions, as well as monitor and note treatment progress.
Other duties include collaborating with other health care providers to share information and incorporating different therapeutic activities into treatment plans.
Senior environmental scientist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Fish and Wildlife
- Salary: $7,820 to $10,732 per month
- Application deadline: Monday, Jan. 12
Serving in a lead role, the scientist creates scientific and policy guidance, and implements those guidelines.
The scientist also coordinates and trains regional staff for wildlife connectivity projects within the Habitat Conservation Program.
Other duties include working with state, local and federal agencies, as well as private landowners, to protect wildlife movement and migration for sensitive species in California.
Stationary engineer | Permanent, full time
- Department: Corrections and Rehabilitation
- Salary: $6,696 to $8,477 per month
- Application deadline: Monday, Jan. 19
The stationary engineer operates, maintains and repairs mechanical systems at the California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo.
The engineer keeps boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, lighting, power, water and waste water treatment systems running effectively.
The engineer is also expected to keep order and safety, as well as and supervise incarcerated persons’ conduct at the state correctional facility.
