Looking for new employment? See latest high-paying Pennsylvania state job openings
Amid the so-called “Great Resignation” that’s pushing workers all over the country to reevaluate their relationship with work, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania is aiming to fill many high-paying state government jobs.
State positions are traditionally prized for their benefits and pensions, and Pennsylvania is looking to fill several high-paying jobs in its public health, higher education and environmental protection agencies.
Explore some of the highest paying state jobs available at governmentjobs.com/careers.
Here’s a look at some high-pay state jobs currently open in Pennsylvania. Each position pays an annual salary of at least up to $100,000.
In 2020, the median household income in Pennsylvania was $70,117, according to Statista.
All the positions featured below were posted within the week, as of March 29.
Public Health Program Director
Salary: $78,612 to $119,512
Division: Bureau of Family Health/Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics
The candidate who fills this position will do critical work leading the Division of Newborn Screening and Genetics.
“This position is responsible for providing direction and oversight for the fast-paced and critical work of newborn screening for genetic conditions and hearing loss, as well as other programs and services for infants,” the job’s description reads.
The advertisement for this position closes April 11.
Higher Education Associate II
Salary: $68,929 to $104,685
Division: Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education/Division of Higher Education, Access and Equity
This position offers applicants the opportunity to be at the center of higher education in Pennsylvania. The new hire for this job will coordinate a committee of statewide higher education leaders to streamline credit transfer between schools. They will also start cutting edge initiatives to improve the quality of higher education, student services, access and equity at Pennsylvania postsecondary institutions.
Further, the higher education associate “will manage a scholarship program to support students of Pennsylvania’s two HBCUs to enroll in graduate programs,” according to the description.
The advertisement for this position closes April 4.
Environmental Engineer Manager
Salary: $73,604 to $104,685
Division: Department of Environmental Protection
This supervisor will shoulder a big responsibility – overseeing the protection of Pennsylvania’s water drinking water.
To achieve that, the environmental engineer manager leads a team of professionals, including geologists, engineers and compliance specialists within the safe drinking water technical services section.
The advertisement for this position closes April 7.
Vocational Rehabilitation Health Occupation Instructor (Nurse Aide Program)
Salary: $54,831 to $102,504
Division: Department of Labor and Industry
This position is ideal for a veteran nurse eager to pass on their know-how to the next generation of health care providers.
“This position instructs students enrolled in the Nurse Aide program in a formal classroom, lab setting and in a clinical laboratory. Subjects include but are not limited to: Introduction to Health Care, Personal Care and Basic Nursing Skills, Principles of Restorative Care, Mental Health/Social Service Needs, Clinical Training,” according to the job’s description.
The advertisement for this opening closes April 6.
Manager of Investment Office at PSERS
Salary: $163,522 to $251,913
Division: Public School Employees’ Retirement System
This position demands a high level of financial and technical expertise as the administrator at the office of the Pennsylvania agency that oversees the pension plan for the state’s teachers.
“The Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System… administers the pension plan with a diversified asset class portfolio for Pennsylvania’s public school employees. The mission of PSERS is to maintain a financially sound system that supports over a half million members with a current pension fund of approximately $72 billion.”
The advertisement for this position closes April 7.