Municipal Employment Opportunities


Below you will find website links for career employment opportunities at COG and its member municipalities.

 

 

In 1969, elected officials from six area municipalities established the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG) as a way for local municipalities to work together to save funds while providing a high level of services to their residents. The COG was founded to accomplish three objectives: to produce public services on a cooperative basis; to provide a forum for discussion of issues of shared concern; and to promote regional planning for sewer, water, land use, and transportation. The Centre Region COG has become the gold standard in Pennsylvania, and is one of the oldest COG's in the United States.

Today, through the hard work and dedication of its employees, COG is able to offer its members services that include: Code Administration, Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Parks and Recreation, Refuse and Recycling Administration, the Schlow Centre Region Library, and land use and transportation planning. COG's Office of Administration is the central administrative/coordinating office for all Centre Region COG agencies, programs and activities.

 

 

 

 

 

Formed in 1875, from parts of Benner and Harris Townships, College Township is comprised of many neighborhoods, including villages and hamlets, and is home to many of the faculty and facilities of the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), including the iconic Beaver Stadium. As of the 2020 census estimate, there were 10,762 people living in College Township. Several neighborhoods are ranked by Niche.com as 2021 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, specifically Houserville #4 and Lemont #19.

 

 


Located in the southwestern corner of Centre County, Ferguson Township was formed in 1801, and contains approximately 50 square miles of land area. Despite being home to more than 19,000 residents, a majority of the municipality is undeveloped. When asked what they enjoy most about living in Ferguson Township, residents said they appreciate the Township's farmland and open spaces, as well as its safe neighborhoods. They also love the Township's municipal parks, culture and diversity.

 

 


Located in the southwestern corner of Centre County, Halfmoon Township was formed in 1802, and contains approximately 23.60 square miles of land area. Despite being home to an estimated 2,790 residents, a majority of the municipality is undeveloped due to the Township’s Open Space Preservation Program.  Despite increased population and decreased farming population, Halfmoon Township has maintained its rural feel.

 

 

 

Established in 1835, Harris Township was formed from parts of Ferguson, Spring, and Potter Townships. The Township has the second largest land area (31.9 sq. miles) in the Centre Region but the second smallest population (5,894). Harris Township is characterized by several villages surrounded primarily by farms and woodlands. Boalsburg, the largest village in the Township, contains a historic mixed-use district surrounded by residential and commercial areas. Linden Hall and Shingletown are smaller and contain a few dwellings each and are typical of rural villages found throughout the Commonwealth’s agricultural areas. A large portion of the Township is located within the Rothrock State Forest, which offers a variety of recreational opportunities for Centre Region residents.

 

 


Patton Township has a total area of 24.55 square miles. With close proximity to Penn State University, the township includes a variety of young professionals, students, and long-term homeowners. Living in Patton Township offers residents a dense suburban feel with a mix of renters and homeowners.  The Township is also home to almost all the big box stores in the State College area, providing plenty of shopping opportunities for groceries, home essentials, and anything else you may need. Restaurants and activities for all ages are also never out of reach, no matter what time of year it is.

 

 

 

State College Borough, located in south-central Pennsylvania, spans 4.5 square miles. Founded in 1869, State College Borough is home to Penn State University accommodating students, long-term residents, and families alike making up a diverse population of around 40,500 people. State College is a hub of business and education maintaining safety, vibrancy, diversity, and sustainability as core principles of its mission.