$12,000 a month in California? See 10 state jobs with work-from-home perk

Despite Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive to bring California state workers back to the office four days a week starting July 1, 2025, several state jobs continue to offer telework options, with most employees covered by new union agreements granted a one-year extension to work primarily from home until June 2026. Following reopened negotiations, most public employee unions secured deals allowing their members, including managers and supervisors, to maintain remote work arrangements. However, departments will begin requiring employees not covered by these contracts to return to the office in July 2025. As of July 3, 2025, the state is actively recruiting for multiple full-time positions with telework options, offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest state public pension plan. Below is a selection of available positions listed on the CalCareers website, each with specific requirements and application deadlines: - **Insurance Examiner** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Insurance **Location**: California (Remote-Centered) **Salary**: $4,288–$7,365/month **Application Deadline**: July 8, 2025 This role involves auditing insurance companies’ finances to ensure compliance with regulations, identifying financial risks, and reviewing audits. - **Associate Insurance Compliance Officer** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Insurance **Location**: Los Angeles County (Remote Available) **Salary**: $6,453–$8,083/month **Application Deadline**: July 9, 2025 Responsibilities include resolving complaints against insurance companies, guiding corrective actions, and recommending or implementing penalties when necessary. - **Service Desk and Field Support Associate** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Food and Agriculture **Location**: Fresno County (Hybrid Schedule Eligible) **Salary**: $4,791–$7,716/month **Application Deadline**: July 11, 2025 This position provides IT support across Kern, Mono, Tulare, Fresno, and Stanislaus counties, coordinating logistics and ensuring smooth operations. - **System and Production Services Manager** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: State Teachers’ Retirement System **Location**: Yolo County (Hybrid Schedule Eligible) **Salary**: $9,114–$12,213/month **Application Deadline**: July 11, 2025 The manager leads a team to maintain computer systems, set policies, monitor performance, and ensure alignment with organizational needs. - **IT Manager** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Public Employees Retirement System **Location**: Sacramento County (Hybrid Schedule, Up to 2 Days Remote) **Salary**: $9,114–$12,213/month **Application Deadline**: July 12, 2025 This role oversees the Web and Accessibility Services Section, managing web developers to ensure websites are functional, user-friendly, and compliant with accessibility standards. - **Lead Education and Outreach Ambassador** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety **Location**: Los Angeles or Sacramento County (Remote-Centered, 3 Days/Week) **Salary**: $6,963–$8,650/month **Application Deadline**: July 13, 2025 This position involves planning and leading training programs. Candidates must reside in California and be available to report to the nearest office in Los Angeles or Sacramento as needed. - **GIS Analyst** | 12-Month Limited Term, Full-Time **Department**: Parks and Recreation **Location**: Sacramento County (Remote Eligible) **Salary**: $4,339–$6,720/month **Application Deadline**: July 14, 2025 The analyst supports state park operations by organizing, analyzing, and mapping data for planners, designers, and maintenance crews. - **Senior Environmental Scientist** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Transportation **Location**: Inyo County (Remote Eligible) **Salary**: $7,556–$10,221/month **Application Deadline**: July 17, 2025 This role fosters partnerships with agencies and stakeholders on Caltrans projects, researching solutions, writing reports, and visiting project sites. - **Information Security Specialist** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety **Location**: Sacramento County (Remote-Centered, 3 Days/Week) **Salary**: $8,374–$11,220/month **Application Deadline**: July 24, 2025 Responsibilities include managing cybersecurity tasks, troubleshooting systems, and addressing technical issues. Candidates must live in California for occasional in-office work. - **Analyst** | Permanent, Full-Time **Department**: Judicial Council of California **Location**: San Francisco County (Hybrid Schedule Eligible) **Salary**: $7,294–$10,942/month **Application Deadline**: July 28, 2025 The analyst develops guidelines, tools, and training to ensure compliance with department policies, manages grant budgets, analyzes data, and oversees workflows. For more details and to apply, visit the CalCareers website.