California wants Spanish speakers for these state jobs. Here’s what they pay and how to apply
The state of California wants bilingual Spanish-speakers to apply for jobs.
State jobs are known for offering great benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan.
There are currently 10 state jobs in Sacramento looking for Spanish-speaking applicants. Seven of the positions require you to pass a Spanish fluency certification, which is a verbal test. Certification leads to a $200 monthly bonus.
Agencies may require additional testing for positions that use specialized vocabulary or written skill.
The other three positions prefer that applicants speak some Spanish.
Here’s the list, as of mid February, from CalCareers. Further details on job requirements are linked to the state website. All positions listed are permanent and full time, unless otherwise indicated:
Spanish fluency test required
Department: Community Services and Development
Salary: $2,917 - $3,920 per month
The program technician provides general and technical information, in both Spanish and English, to applicants, departmental employees, government agencies, contractors, utility companies and the public regarding the department’s Energy Crises Fast Track and the Home Energy Assistance Program.
This application closes on Feb. 27.
Department: Franchise Tax Board
Salary: $4,091 - $6,336 per month
The compliance representative resolves income tax accounts, responds to telephone calls and live chats from debtors in Spanish and English, validates accounts for accurate balance, explains assessments and evaluates financial statements.
This application closes on Feb. 28
Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Outreach Worker
Department: Employment Development Department
Salary: $3,534 - $5,500 per month
The farmworker outreach worker promotes EDD programs and services, conducts field visits to ensure employers are in compliance with the Department of Labor and gives presentations at community-based organizations.
This application closes on March 1.
Spanish Language Media Relations Specialist
Department: Public Health
Salary: $5,518 - $6,907 per month
The media relations specialist executes public health communications with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking audiences and translates communications materials — news releases, social media posts, and website content.
This application closes on March 2.
Department: Employment Development Department
Salary: $3,308 - $4,145 per month
The accounting technician performs accounting work including fraud prevention and detection, establishment of overpayments, employer and claimant assistance and maintenance of employer and claimant accounts.
This application closes on March 3.
Department: Victim Compensation Board
Salary: $3,534 - $5,744 per month
The services analyst recommends reimbursement for crime-related expenses in compliance with the state’s victim compensation board’s statutes, regulations and policies.
This application closes March 3.
Department: Toxic Substances
Salary: $5,916 - $9,428 per month
The investigator explores violations of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law by responding to complaints and tips that allege illegal hazardous waste activities.
This application closes when the position is filled.
Preference for Spanish
Department: Housing Finance Agency
Salary: $4,588 - $5,744 per month
The finance assistant provides customer service to CalHFA’s approved lender network as well as industry partners and borrowers, while supporting the day-to-day operations of the lender services team.
This application closes on Feb. 28.
Department: Water Resources Control Board
Salary: $6,563 - $8,153 per month
The staff services manager oversees a team working on the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience drinking water program.
This application closes on Feb. 28.
Contact Center Technician - 12 month term, with possibility of permanent position
Department: Motor Vehicles
Salary: $3,295 - $4,777 per month
The contact center technician provides customer service via the telephone, analyzes vehicle and driver license records to respond to customers’ questions and makes appointments.
This application closes on March 7.
This story was originally published February 22, 2023 at 5:00 AM with the headline "California wants Spanish speakers for these state jobs. Here’s what they pay and how to apply."
