$30,000 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 Tuesday, Dec. 3:

Medical consultant | Permanent, Intermittent

• Department: Consumer Affairs
• Salary: $15,797 to $18,872 per month

The medical consultant evaluates the professional competence of physicians and surgeons and allied health professionals.

The medical consultant is responsible for providing medical expertise in the review of medical investigations as well as arranging and coordinating the expert review of medical records; inspecting medical records to assure conformance with the law.

The application is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis, with the next cutoff on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Staff psychiatrist, correctional and rehabilitation services | Permanent, Full time

• Department: California Correctional Health Services
• Salary: $29,378 to $30,229 per month

The staff psychiatrist performs psychiatric evaluations; participates in treatment planning and case reviews; prescribes medications, and provides crisis intervention and psychotherapy.

The staff psychiatrist also provides consultations and training in treatment approaches to both clinical and custody staff of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

The application will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis, with the next cutoff on Dec. 9.

Senior transportation engineer | Permanent, full time

• Department: Transportation
• Salary: $11,104 to $13,898 per month

The duties of the senior transportation engineer include being responsible for managing District Local Assistance programs such as the Highway Bridge Program, Emergency Relief Program and Active Transportation Program, as well as new federal programs established in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The employee is also responsible for reviewing and approving project documentation to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The application period closes on Tuesday, Dec. 10.

Attorney IV | Permanent, full time

• Department: Industrial Relations
• Salary: $11,644 to $15,627 per month

The attorney is expected to mentor less experienced attorneys; devise curriculum and author original training materials serve as a resource for other attorneys and field staff regarding that practice area.

Attorneys also perform administrative functions, such as assigning cases, projects and other matters to staff attorneys, as well as other duties as assigned by the assistant chief counsels, chief counsel or division chief.

The application period closes on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Legal secretary | Permanent, full time

• Department: Justice
• Salary: $4,244 to $5,581 per month

The legal secretary assists multiple attorneys and professional staff members in the Office of the Attorney General in Fresno.

Duties include typing, editing, storing, retrieving, printing, processing, and electronically sending legal documents and pleadings.

Using various department supported software such as: Word, Best Authority, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Prolaw and other desktop technology tools and communication devices.

The application period closes on Friday, Dec. 13.

Food service technician II | Permanent, full time

• Department: Veterans Affairs
• Salary: $3,390 to $4,246 per month

Under direction of the supervising cook, the food service technician leads, instructs and works with employees in serving and or assisting with the preparation of foods and beverages.

The employee also cleans and maintains food service equipment, utensils and work areas as required.

The application period is open until filled.

Motor vehicle representative | Permanent, full time

• Department: Motor vehicles
• Salary: $3,636 to $5,271 per month

The duties of the motor vehicle representative include cashiering, data entry and providing verbal, written, and technical assistance pertaining to the licensing of drivers.

The motor vehicle representative also issues identification cards, vehicle registration and occupational licenses.

The application period closes on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Associate safety engineer | Permanent, full time

• Department: Industrial relations
• Salary: $9,430 to $11,797 per month
  
  

The associate safety engineer is responsible for performing independently the full range of professional journey-level safety engineering work in construction, electrical, and industrial functions.

This includes safety inspections, accident investigations, consultations and journey-level assignments related to construction, electrical and industrial occupational safety and health.

The application is open until filled.

Forester I | Permanent, full time

• Department: Forestry and Fire Protection
• Salary: $6,233 to $8,090 per month

Under direction and supervision, the forester is responsible for implementing wildfire resilience efforts within the unit.

The forester assists in the implementation of vegetation management/treatment programs, the prescribed fire program, forestry assistance, fire prevention grants, forest practice and fuels reduction efforts in the unit.

The application is open until filled.

This story was originally published December 4, 2024 at 11:44 AM.