Work from home in California? These remote state jobs pay up to $10,000 a month
California is hiring for state jobs that offer hybrid and remote work schedules, with openings in the departments of social services, water resources, energy safety and more.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan. Many of the following jobs have specific requirements — which are linked below.
These were some of the latest state jobs offering remote or hybrid work on the CalCareers website, as of Thursday:
Office technician | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Water Resources
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $3,609 to $4,518 per month
The office technician is responsible for secretarial and administrative tasks within the department, including maintaining records and handling telecommunication requests.
The department is offering a hybrid work schedule for this position.
The application period closes on Monday.
Information technology service desk associate | Permanent, full-time
- Department: California State Lottery
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $4,791 to $8,485 per month
The IT service desk associate provides technical and administrative support for the department’s personal computing devices and office productivity software.
A hybrid work schedule is available for this position.
The application period closes Monday.
Information officer II | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Health and Human Services Agency
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $7,280 to $9,046 per month
The information officer handles technical tasks to inform the public about the activities and objectives of the department, its offices and its initiatives.
Telework is available for this position. However, in-office work days in Sacramento can be required.
The application period closes Monday.
IT technician | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $4,013 to $6,420 per month
The IT technician will handle routine IT support tasks, such as providing technology support for meetings across California, resolving client issues and troubleshooting equipment.
This position is remote-centered, with up to five days of telework per week available.
The application period for this position closes on Tuesday.
Project coordinator | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Social Services
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $5,855 to $7,327 per month
The project coordinator manages projects to serve public and state agencies’ needs.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. However, applicants must live in Sacramento to report for in-office work days.
The application period closes Tuesday.
IT specialist I | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Technology
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $6,139 to $9,932 per month
The IT specialist performs various tasks requiring problem-solving in multiple program areas. They plan, develop and implement technological solutions.
Telework is available for this position, according to the CalCareers website.
The application period for this position closes Tuesday.
Staff services manager I | Permanent, full-time
- Department: General Services
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $6,963 to $8,650 per month
The staff services manager oversees daily operations, including ensuring timely submission and tracking of packages, developing online training and ensuring the certification of other team members.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work per week. However, additional in-office work days can be required.
The application period closes on Aug. 9.
Adoptions specialist | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Social Services
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $5,712 to $8,212 per month
The adoptions specialist provides direct casework services in independent and agency adoption programs.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. However, applicants must live in Sacramento to report for in-office work days.
The application period closes Aug. 12.
Senior environmental scientist | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Water Resources
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $7,336 to $9,126 per month
The senior environmental scientist provides expert data management support to the department, including geospatial data analysis, data collection, technical research and data conversion.
While this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with up to two days of remote work per week, additional in-office work days can be required.
The application period for this position closes on Aug. 19.
Accountant trainee | Permanent, full-time
- Department: Industrial Relations
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $4,313 to $5,142 per month
The accountant trainee performs a full range of accounting tasks, including maintaining financial records.
A hybrid work schedule is available, with up to two days of remote work per week. However, additional in-office work days can be required.
The application period closes Aug. 21.
This story was originally published August 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM with the headline "Work from home in California? These remote state jobs pay up to $10,000 a month."
