Looking for jobs with remote work? These California state departments are hiring now
Are you looking for job opportunities within the state of California?
The state of California is hiring for remote work in the departments of water resources, insurance, transportation 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.
While some state departments have recently moved away from telework options in favor of in-person, several departments still offer “remote-centered” roles.
Sift through some of the latest state jobs offering remote work on the CalCareers website, as of Wednesday:
Staff Management Auditor | Permanent, full-time
Department: Insurance
Location: Sacramento County
Salary: $6,555 to $8,617 per month
The staff management auditor is responsible for leading other associates and handling information systems and financial audits.
This is a remote-centered position. However, travel is required within and outside of California, the CalCareers website says.
The application is open until the position is filled.
Helpdesk Support Associate | Permanent, full-time
Department: Housing and Community Development
Location: Sacramento County
Salary: $4,651 to $8,238 per month
The helpdesk support associate is responsible for providing services related to IT hardware, products and computers.
This position is eligible for hybrid and remote work. However, eligible applicants must reside in California, the CalCareers website states.
The application closes on March 11.
Senior Dam Safety Engineer | Permanent, full-time
Department: Water Resources
Location: Sacramento County
Salary: $10,886 to $13,625 per month
The senior dam safety engineer is responsible for leading technical assignments in the Re-evaluation Engineering Branch.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, the CalCareers website says.
The application closes on April 2.
Environmental Scientist | Permanent, full-time
Department: Water Resources
Location: Sacramento County
Salary: $4,145 to $7,926 per month
The environmental scientist is responsible for planning, organizing and fulfilling data assignments in the development of land use.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, the CalCareers website says.
The application period closes on April 2.
Purchasing Analyst | Permanent, full-time
Department: Transportation
Location: Sacramento County
Salary: $5,684 to $7,114 per month
The purchasing analyst is responsible for providing assistance and support for various tasks, including finding solutions and collaborating with other departments on statewide contracts for various issues.
This position is eligible for telework. However, the applicant must live within the Sacramento region to quickly report to Sacramento-based worksites when given short notice, the CalCareers website says.
The application closes on March 12.
Associate Accounting Analyst | Limited term, part-time
Department: Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety Location: Sacramento County Salary: $5,967 to $7,474 per month
The associate accounting analyst is responsible for performing technical work for the department’s financial and accounting services.
This is a remote-centered position that requires telework 95% of the time, the CalCareers website says.
The application closes on March 11.
Health Program Specialist II | Permanent, full-time
Department: Public Health
Location: Sacramento County
Salary: $6,858 to $8,584 per month
The health program specialist II works as a consultant for the department’s Center for Preparedness and Response, as well as other government agencies and local health partners. This role includes organizing and managing tasks for the department.
Telework is available for this position, the CalCareers website says. However, the applicant must live in California.
The application closes on March 14.
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