Careers

Join the River Authority

The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) proudly recruits and employs resourceful and dependable people who strive to meet our mission. We are a character-based organization strongly rooted in the belief of hiring, retaining, and developing employees whose actions are predictably right.

The River Authority is competitive in its pay structure and annually adjusts the pay structure for market equivalency.

The River Authority promotes a drug- and alcohol-free work environment.

The River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

                     

Benefits

The River Authority provides a well-rounded employee benefit program. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month coinciding with or next following hire date.

Medical

We offer a Medical Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan through Aetna Choice POS II network. You may view the provider directory online. The River Authority offers a competitive rate for employee and dependent coverage. Prescription drug coverage is also covered under the medical plan.

Dental

Dental coverage is provided at no cost to the employee with minimal charges for dependent coverage. Dental coverage provides preventive, basic and major benefits.

Vision

Vision coverage is provided at no cost to the employee under the basic plan and at a minimal cost for the higher plan with minimal charge for dependent coverage.

Life

Life Insurance is provided at no cost to the employee at two-times the employee’s annual salary.

Long Term Disability (LTD)

LTD is provided at no cost to the employee with a 60% benefit following a six (6) month waiting period.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We offer a confidential EAP for employees and dependents at no cost to the employee.

Other

The River Authority offers many other voluntary benefits for the employees. These include a generous Retirement and a Deferred Compensation package, Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and an Employee Wellness Program.

Please call (210) 227-1373 for more information.

Thank you for your interest in the San Antonio River Authority!

Alerts

Stem Density Efforts

Please be advised that trails near the Confluence Park and Conception Park area will be temporarily closed due to ongoing Stem Density efforts. We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you remain mindful of workers and closures when in the vicinity. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our natural spaces!  

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail Temporarily Closed

Staff have removed two large log jams just downstream of Helton Nature Park, keeping the southern portion of the SASPAMCO Paddling Trail temporarily closed. Staff are working to contact adjacent landowners to support a land-based removal solution.

West Bank Trail Closure Notice

Due to the construction of a new trail and bridge, the West Bank of the trail between Schiller St. and Newell St. will be closed for the next couple of months. The East Bank will also be intermittently closed on Monday, November 4th, to install the bridge. Please use caution when navigating around this area. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please refer to the map for reference. 

San Pedro Creek Culture Park

The restrooms at South Alamo will be temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 

Acequia Trail Notice

The Acequia trail will have heavy traffic near MROC starting May 22nd until further notice. The SAWS Acequia project will be bringing in crews to work on the lift station site and across the street. There will have flaggers to stop traffic, please use caution. 

SASPAMCO Paddling Trail

The SASPAMCO paddling trail is open from River Crossing Park to Helton Nature Park. *Please Note: Paddling Trail from Helton Nature Park to HWY 97 is still closed due to blockages. 

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