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Looking for a career with the state of California?
You don’t necessarily need a college degree to land a state job in California.
While many state jobs require specialized education or experience, nearly 90 positions are open to applicants with only a high school diploma or equivalent, according to CalCareers.
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“There are plenty of state careers that don’t require a college degree,” the state’s hiring website says.
California offers a wide range of state careers that don’t require a college degree, including positions in road maintenance, construction and food service.
Whether you’re starting your career or looking for a new job opportunity, here are 10 California state jobs that don’t require a college degree:
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Which California state jobs don’t require a college degree?
Analyst l | Permanent, full time
- Department: Justice
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $3,861 to $6,276 monthly
- Application due date: Tuesday, Aug. 4
The analyst performs analytical work related to government claims for money damages.
Typical tasks related to this position include processing documents and reviewing report documents.
Caltrans highway maintenance worker | Permanent, full time
- Department: Transportation
- Location: San Bernardino County
- Salary: $4,102 to $4,865 monthly
- Application due date: Saturday, Aug. 15
This position performs several tasks related to maintaining state highways.
Duties include road construction, landscaping and litter pickup.
Cook specialist I | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Location: San Luis Obispo County
- Salary: $3,799 to $4,656 monthly
- Application due date: Tuesday, Aug. 4
The cook specialist assists in nutrition services.
The position is responsible for cooking ingredients, dispersing food and maintaining a clean work station.
Legal secretary | Permanent, full time
- Department: Public Utilities Commission
- Location: San Francisco County
- Salary: $4,371 to $5,748 per month
- Application due date: Tuesday, Aug. 4
The legal secretary performs clerical work for the commission’s Intervenor Compensation Program.
Duties related to this position include drafting legal documents, filing case requirements and making sure deadlines are met.
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Mailroom office assistant | Permanent, full time
- Department: State Prisons
- Location: Marin County
- Salary: $3,167 to $4,357 monthly
- Application due date: Monday, Aug. 3
The mailroom office assistant works in the mailroom of the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center.
This position will process incoming mail and perform other office duties, such as answering phone calls.
Motor vehicle representative | Permanent, full time
- Department: Motor Vehicles
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $3,745 to $5,429 monthly
- Application due date: Friday, Aug. 7
The motor vehicle representative delivers customer service to the public.
Typical tasks include cashiering, data entry and issuing identification cards.
Painter l | Permanent, full time
- Department: General Services
- Location: Sacramento County
- Salary: $4,930 to $6,476 monthly
- Application due date: Wednesday, Aug. 5
The painter will work alongside a team to improve the department’s infrastructure.
Duties include maintaining and painting government buildings.
Regional office administrative support supervisor | Permanent, full time
- Department: High Speed Rail Authority
- Location: Fresno County
- Salary: $7,172 to $8,910 a month
- Application due date: Wednesday, Aug. 5
The regional office administrative support supervisor will supervise staff.
Other key functions related to this role include project management and providing customer service.
Security guard | Permanent, full time
- Department: Veterans Affairs
- Location: San Diego County
- Salary: $3,167 to $3,963 per month
- Application due date: Wednesday, Aug. 5
The security guard is responsible for ensuring the safety of residents, staff and visitors in the Health and Safety Department of the Veterans Home of California in Chula Vista.
The security guard will monitor surveillance systems, patrol the premises and respond to emergencies.
Student assistant | Limited, part time
- Department: State Hospitals
- Location: Napa County
- Salary: $3,167 to $4,268 monthly
- Application due date: Friday, Aug. 14
Under the supervision of a trained professional, the student assistant will learn how to assess people’s needs and create treatment plans.
Along with providing therapy and support, they will also help prepare patients to leave care and assist them in returning to everyday life while improving their physical, emotional and social well-being.
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