Government & Public Sector Jobs in California (Now Hiring) — 10,049 open — Page 458

Administrative and Immigration Support Coordinator (Time-Limited/Hybrid) - Provost Office

Yosemite Valley, California, United States · Hybrid

$21/hr–$32/hr

Mid level

Scheduled Hours37.5 Position SummaryThis 6-to-8-month, time-limited position provides advanced administrative and operational support to the international student and scholar teams. May be assigned primarily support one …

Skills: Confidential Documents, Data Management, Detail-Oriented, High Accuracy, Microsoft Excel

Community Canvasser

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$21/hr–$26/hr

Entry level

CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is hiring Community Canvassers to enable it to further grow its grassroots engagement and community presence. Do you enjoy interacting with community members and organizing for social change? …

Skills: Community Organizing, Interpersonal Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Civic Engagement, Problem Solving

Dive Division Supply Support Specialist

Coronado, California, United States · On-site

Mid level

Position: Dive Division Supply Support Specialist Type: Full-time Location: Coronado, California Travel: 10% **Contingent Upon Award** Position Summary: The Dive Division Supply Support Specialist provides comprehensive …

Skills: Inventory Management, Logistics, Equipment Logistics Management System (ELMS), Procurement, Hazardous Materials Management

Executive Assistant, President & CEO

Oakland, California, United States · On-site

$62k–$75k/yr

Senior

Job DetailsJob Location: BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - OAKLAND, CA 94621Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $62,400.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year Join the Black Cultural Zone CDC as an Executive…

Skills: Executive Support, Calendar Management, Project Management, Board Governance, Correspondence Drafting

IT Specialist

San Francisco, California, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$120k/yr

Mid level$48M raised

Company Overview Promise modernizes how government agencies and utilities support people in financial difficulty. We build technology that makes it simple for residents to receive benefits, engage with assistance program…

Skills: Technical Support, MacOS Troubleshooting, Identity And Access Management, MDM Administration, Helpdesk Management

Assistant Ammunition Manager

Coronado, California, United States · On-site

Mid level

Position: Assistant Ammunition Manager Type: Full-time Location: Coronado, California Travel: 10% **Contingent Upon Award** Position Summary: Weapons Department personnel assist the LOGSU-1 Weapons Officer and Weapons LC…

Skills: Ordnance Handling, Ammunition Accountability, Explosive Safety, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office

High-Power Transmitter Test Facility (HPTTF) Engineer

Fort Irwin, California, United States · On-site

$66k–$106k/yr

Senior

Responsibilities Peraton is seeking a High-Power Transmitter Test Facility (HPTTF) Engineer supporting the Deep Space Network DSN) in Fort Irwin, CA with JPL/NASA. The Deep Space Network is NASA’s international array of …

Skills: Microwave Transmitter Design, High-Power RF Engineering, X-band Klystrons, R&D Testing, Subsystem Maintenance

Transportation Planner - Monterey Park, CA

Orange, California, United States · Hybrid

$90k–$110k/yr

Senior

Job DetailsJob Location: Orange, CA 92686Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 SalaryJob Category: PlanningLochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a mid-level Tra…

Skills: Transportation Modeling, TransCAD, Synchro, Vistro, PTV Vissim

Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States · Hybrid

$148k–$200k/yr

Senior+

Title: Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR is seeking an experienced Cyber & Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Systems Engineer to support the MSEIT contract at Space Syste…

Skills: Cross Domain Solutions, Cybersecurity Strategy, Secure Data Movement, DevSecOps, CI/CD Vulnerability Remediation

Be Here/1942 Exhibition Staff (temporary)

Oakland, California, United States · On-site

Entry level

Overview OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA (OMCA) MISSION We inspire understanding and empathy with stories and experiences of California’s art, history, and natural environment to build more equitable and connected communiti…

Skills: Customer Service, AR Technology Troubleshooting, Visitor Engagement, Public Speaking, Device Management

Marketing Coordinator

Los Angeles, California, United States · Remote OK

$65k–$80k/yr

Mid level$22M raised

About Automotus Automotus builds computer vision technology that transforms how cities and airports manage their curbs. We work with forward-thinking municipalities and airport authorities across the U.S. to enforce park…

Skills: Event Coordination, Content Production, Marketing Operations, Project Management, Social Media Management

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Paralegal

Eureka, California, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$28/hr

Mid level

JOB WILL BE CLOSING FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026 TO EVALUATE APPLICANTS. Join the Esteemed Superior Court Team! Are you seeking an opportunity to contribute to your community through a meaningful and prestigious career? The Sup…

Skills: Legal Research, Case Preparation, Client Interviewing, Legal Drafting, Court Procedures

Aquatic Permitting Specialist and Delineator

San Diego, California, United States · Remote OK

$74k–$125k/yr

Mid level

Aquatic Permitting Specialist About Us At the Environment & Planning (E&P) Division, we are driven by our commitment to do what’s right—for our clients, our team, our communities, and the environment. Our diverse group i…

Skills: Aquatic Resource Delineation, Permit Application Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Field Data Collection, CRAM Assessments

Security Engineering Technician

San Diego County, California, United States · On-site

$48k–$98k/yr

Entry level

Security Engineering Technician The Opportunity: Provide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, non-employees, and visitors. Protect client assets and proprietary information, reduce risk of interruption t…

Skills: Technical Writing, Incident Reporting, Access Control Operations, Audit Logging, Security Engineering

Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer

El Segundo, California, United States · On-site

$114k–$213k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…

Skills: Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, Requirements Management, Risk Management

Test Engineering Manager 2 (Flight Test)

California, United States · On-site

$147k–$220k/yr

Senior+

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…

Skills: Flight Test Engineering, Personnel Leadership, Survivability Testing, Low Observable Concepts, Electronic Warfare

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Elementary Teacher (5th Grade)

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$65k–$115k/yr

Mid level

Elementary Teacher (5th Grade) Reports To: School Director FLSA Classification: Certificated, 188-day Full Time/Part Time Status: Salary, full time, exempt Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary: Teacher Framework (Steps 1-29…

Skills: Classroom Management, Project-Based Learning, Lesson Planning, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Program Management Specialist

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$55k–$126k/yr

Mid level

Program Management Specialist The Opportunity: As a program management specialist, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited r…

Skills: Program Management, Contract Review, Project Cost Accounting, Tactical Planning, Microsoft Office Suite

Unmanned Underwater Vessels, Associate

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$66k–$106k/yr

Mid level

Responsibilities Peraton is hiring an Unmanned Underwater Vessel Associate for an on-site role in San Diego, CA. Assigned mission tasking will support data collection and analysis for mine countermeasure's objectives in …

Skills: UUV Operations, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, MS Office

Palantir Foundry Ontology Engineer

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

$78k–$176k/yr

Mid level

Palantir Foundry Ontology Engineer The Opportunity: As an analytics professional, you’re excited at the prospect of unlocking the secrets held by a data set, and you’re fascinated by the possibilities presented by IoT, m…

Skills: Python, TypeScript, Palantir Foundry, Foundry AIP, Maven Smart Systems

Frequently asked questions

How much do Government & Public Sector jobs in California pay?

Based on 6172 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in California pay between $85k–$210k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.

How many Government & Public Sector jobs are open in California right now?

There are currently 10,049 open government & public sector positions in California listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Government & Public Sector roles in California?

Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., San Francisco Department of Public Health, mouhamedzz, Allied Universal, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Government & Public Sector jobs in California?

Yes — 1820 of the 10049 open government & public sector positions offer remote or hybrid work (295 remote, 1525 hybrid).

How do I apply for Government & Public Sector jobs in California?

Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.