$32,000 a month in Fresno County? California is hiring for these high-paying state jobs
Looking for work in Fresno County?
The state of California is hiring full-time employees for positions ranging from legal work to nursing and engineering.
State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the state’s public pension plan.
Many of the following jobs have specific requirements, which are linked.
Sift through some of the latest state jobs available in Fresno County on the CalCareers website, as of Thursday, Oct. 3:
Certified nursing assistant | Permanent, full time
- Department: Veterans Affairs
- Salary: $3,370 to $4,529 per month
The certified nursing assistant works at skilled nursing and memory care units of the Veterans Home of California in Fresno.
The person is responsible for providing care and tending to the physical needs of the residents.
The application will remain open until the position is filled.
Environmental scientist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Food and Agriculture
- Salary: $4,145 to $7,926 per month
The environmental scientist conducts environmental health inspections on dairy farms and at milk processing plants and plants manufacturing products resembling milk products.
The environmental scientist gathers scientific data; researches and investigates food safety hazards; and tests pasteurization equipment for proper operation and food safety controls.
The application will remain open until the position is filled.
Health services specialist | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Salary: $10,179 to $12,133 per month
The health services specialist is responsible for the ongoing monitoring assessing, and making clinical recommendations for the maintenance of quality nursing services on the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and assists.
The specialist also helps with the education and training in nursing care provided to unit nursing personnel.
The application period closes on Thursday, Oct. 17.
Investigator | Permanent, full time
- Department: Insurance
- Salary: $6,215 to $10,401 per month
Investigators conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of state and federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime.
Under supervision of a supervising fraud investigator, the invesitgator is assigned law enforcement responsibilities of various complexity and volume commensurate with their background and training from entry level to highly complex duties and casework.
Investigators conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of state and federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime.
Investigator may work alone, with a team, or as a lead criminal investigator assigned to conduct investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering. They also assist in the prosecution of cases involving these groups.
The application period closes on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Assistant chief | Permanent, full time
- Department: Forestry & Fire Protection
- Salary: $8,615 to $11,146 per month
Under the general direction of the unit chief, the assistant chief has the responsibility of coordinating, managing and administrating activities in the unit.
Duties include analysis, planning, programming, organization and administration of fire prevention and suppression methods and plans related to field operations.
The application period closes on Friday, Oct. 11.
Attorney III | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $10,536 to $14,879 per month
Under the general direction of a deputy chief counsel or attorney supervisor, the attorney Ill studies, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other authorities in the preparation of moderately difficult and/or complex cases, opinions and briefs.
The application period closes on Saturday, Oct. 12.
Clinical correctional facility psychologist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health
- Salary: $9,335 to $13,531 per month
The clinical correctional facility psychologist is responsible for pre-admission screenings, psychological evaluation of inmates admitted to the program, crisis intervention, individual therapy, treatment and discharge planning,
Other duties include participating in interdisciplinary team evaluations and consulting with the psychiatrist, nursing and other staff.
The application will remain open until the position is filled.
Supervising transportation engineer | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Salary: $13,223 to $15,022 per month
The supervising transportation engineer supervises and directs the work of the Central Region Services Design staff.
Duties include the timely delivery of technical services to district management and project managers.
The engineer is also responsible for the production of design and preliminary engineering documents, plans, specifications and estimates and any other related services for regional or brokered work.
This position may be eligible for telework.
The application period closes Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Medical consultant | Permanent, full time
- Department: Consumer Affairs
- Salary: $15,797 to $18,872 per month
Under the general direction of the field office supervising investigator, the medical consultant is responsible for evaluating the professional competence of physicians and surgeons and allied health professionals.
Other duties include providing medial expertise; arranging and coordinating the expert review of medical records; inspecting medical records to assure conformance with the law; and counseling physicians whose medical practice or behavior is considered below acceptable standards.
The application will remain open until the position is filled.
Senior psychiatrist specialist | Permanent, full time
- Department: Correctional Health
- Salary: $24,755 to $31,739 per month
The senior psychiatrist specialist is responsible for providing direct assistance to state prison institutions, which includes the identification and removal of obstacles.
Responsibilities include providing psychiatric services; identification and monitoring of corrective action plans; and participation in quality management processes. Statewide travel is required with this position.
The application oeriod closes on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
This story was originally published October 4, 2024 at 5:00 AM.