Employment
Have you ever wanted to have a positive impact on the Susquehanna River Basin’s water resources through implementing and developing responsible resource management strategy, regulation and policy? If so, experience the satisfaction of making a difference through public service while enjoying professional and personal growth working for the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC). The SRBC, an interstate water resource management agency, has an exciting career opportunity available for the right person and seeks a Pennsylvania licensed geologist or geologist in training (GIT) for a full time position in the Regulatory Project Review Program in its Harrisburg, PA office. Work includes understanding and evaluating complex and unique hydrogeologic settings, coordinating with a diverse group of scientists, and developing solutions to manage the resources of the basin.
Learn more about us at the following link https://www.srbc.gov/about/about-us/ . Compensation Philosophy and hiring process can be found below.
A cover letter with salary expectations and a resume emphasizing relevant experiences are required and must be submitted by May 2nd, 2025. Click here for more information and to apply.
The Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation Philosophy
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) strives to attract and retain a qualified and competent work force to accomplish its mission – to enhance the public welfare within its jurisdiction through comprehensive planning, allocation and management of the water resources of the Susquehanna River Basin. The Commission’s compensation plan includes a combination of salary and comprehensive benefits that is competitive locally and within the region served by the Commission. Incentives are provided to reward excellent performance.
We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their families; employees pay 15% of premiums regardless of coverage level
- Flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, and a health savings account depending on healthcare coverage option selected
- Employer-provided life and long-term disability insurance
- Pension through the Pennsylvania State Employee Retirement System (SERS)
- Paid time off for sick and vacation which starts to accrue on day 1 of employment
- Flexible schedules after one year of satisfactory performance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Secure building and free parking
Our Hiring Process
The SRBC is a federal-interstate agency overseeing the conservation, development, and administration of the Susquehanna River Basin’s natural resources. As an interstate agency the SRBC operates independently, with oversight by Commissioners representing the State of New York, State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. From an employment perspective, this grants SRBC the ability to retain new employees in an expedited manner and with less bureaucracy than other government agencies. Here’s the typical timeline of our hiring process:
Day 1: Advertise the job opening Day 30: End period for accepting resumes Day 45: Conduct interviews with select candidates Day 50: Make an offer; conduct background check and drug screening Day 60: First day for new employee
Equal Opportunity Employer
The SRBC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.