Interested in $122K a year? Check out 5 Pennsylvania state government jobs open now
In Pennsylvania, the average annual pay for a government employee is a $57,832, and many open jobs in state government come close to or even surpass that figure.
We’ve rounded up some of the higher paying and more unique jobs seeking qualified candidates now in Pennsylvania. If you’re looking for a job, or even just want a change of pace from your current one, the positions below could be a good fit, especially if you’re looking for steady pay, good benefits and work with purpose.
All of the jobs are unfilled and recruiting as of Tuesday, but you may not want to wait too long to apply. Here’s some key information about each and how to apply. You can find all open state government jobs through the state’s portal, employment.pa.gov.
Teacher – Corrections Education
Salary: $55,919 to $103,886
Location: Schuylkill County
The state correctional institution at Mahanoy is looking to hire a service occupations teacher to teach warehouse operations and material handling to its inmate students.
While you may not think of it as the most glamorous job, it is undoubtedly a vital one. One of the major factors that cause people to reoffend is a lack of social support and access to resources. In this position, you’ll have a shot at teaching them employable skills they can use to land a job.
In this job, your responsibilities include providing classroom and in-shop instruction, assigning and grading homework, testing students and ensuring an environment where people who are incarcerated can learn and progress.
The deadline to apply for this position is Aug. 14.
Veterans employment representative
Salary: $47,472 to $72,176
Location: Bradford County
This position is one of several open jobs focused on reintegrating military veterans into the workforce by helping them obtain jobs.
As a local veterans’ employment representative, your job centers on creating opportunities for Pennsylvania veterans, some of whom may have disabilities or other factors that complicate employment. That can mean a lot of things, so your work will likely be varied.
If you’re passionate about working with veterans, this could be an opportunity for you to become a hub of resources and an advocate for them.
The closing date to apply for this position is Aug. 10.
Deputy digital director
Salary: $54,181 to $82,387
Location: Dauphin County
If you like the outdoors and have some experience creating online content and managing social media pages, this could be a great fit for you.
This job as deputy digital director for the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission focuses on growing the agency’s brand and reach online. A typical project might include launching a social media campaign or researching your audience to help inform one, among other related tasks. Additionally, if you’re still early in your career, this position only requires two years of experience, so it could be a jumping off point for you.
The closing date for this position is Aug. 14.
Public Health Program Director
Salary: $80,568 to $122,504
Location: Dauphin County
This position comes with a lot of responsibilities, but also offers an opportunity to better the lives of Pennsylvanians. According to the description, the public health program director will design, put into action, coordinate and direct a statewide food distribution and nutrition education program.
Your mission is to improve the overall health of Pennsylvania’s pregnant and postpartum women and their children (up to age 5) with nutrition education and food distribution.
This position’s closing date is Aug. 9.
Assistant counsel II – Public Utility Commission
Salary: $70,651 to $107,306
Location: Dauphin County
Like others on this list, this job includes advocacy in its mission. As an assistant counsel for Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission, you’ll act as a watchdog over the state’s utility companies, making sure they play by the rules and treat customers fairly.
If you’re aiming to move up in your legal career, this position can offer you leadership experience, since you’ll be coordinating a team of technical staff and crafting a prosecutorial strategy you can use to safeguard the public interest. In larger cases, you’ll work with a senior attorney, but the rest of the time you’ll likely be leading the charge.
Apply to this open position by Aug. 14.
