ECWA is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to hiring and promoting qualified individuals based on merit and fitness, without regards to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, disability, or other legal status protected by law. ECWA policy is to hire well-qualified individuals by making the public aware of vacancies to be filled, and by soliciting and maintaining a database of the resumes of those qualified individuals seeking employment with the ECWA. Please read our Employment Policy and Procedures.
Resumes can be mailed to:
Terrence D. McCracken / Secretary to the Authority
295 Main St Rm 350
Buffalo, NY 14203
Or email to: employment@ecwa.org
Resumes received by the ECWA will be kept on file for a period of one year.
Please direct any questions or comments to: employment@ecwa.org or call Terrence D. McCracken, Secretary to the Authority (716) 685-8245.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $52,607.36Posted September 16, 2025
**THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION PRIOR TO ANY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT**
The work involves sub-professional work at the entrance level involving office and field responsibility for the drafting of plans, details, charts and graphs from design and survey material. The work is performed under the direct supervision of an engineering employee of higher rank and the general supervision of the Distribution Engineer. Does related work as required.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary Range $147,644.64 - $165,674.08Posted September 16, 2025
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Has charge of the design, construction and maintenance of the water distribution system; acts as a staff engineer; does related work as required. This is a major professional engineering and supervisory position involving responsibility for the application of engineering skills in designing, maintaining and supervising the construction of the water distribution system. The position also involves staff activities in relation to agency-wide planning. The work is performed in accordance with established policy with broad leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over all employees assigned to distribution operations.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $68,787.68Posted September 16, 2025
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
The work involves the performance of difficult, pre-professional engineering tasks in the field or office. Work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures with supervisors available for consultation on new or unusual problems. The incumbent may carry out or supervise specialized functions related to engineering work of the department. Does related work as required.
Exempt Title
$100.00/hourly rate (up to a maximum of 19 hours biweekly)Posted September 8, 2025
Assists the Attorney in providing legal counsel to the Water Authority and represents the Authority in the courts; does related work as required. This is professional legal work involving responsibility for assisting the Authority in the handling of legal problems arising in the operation of the Authority business. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Attorney for the Authority.
Non-Competitive Title
Base Pay - per CBA $56,659.20Posted August 14, 2025
**This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves undergoing on-the-job training to become qualified as an operator of a water treatment plant; assists in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. This is a trainee position involving responsibility for learning the duties and routines in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant. The work is performed under immediate supervision of a qualified operator or any administrative employee of higher rank. Does related work as required.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $68,787.68Posted July 28, 2025
**THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION PRIOR TO ANY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT**
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves responsibility for the inspection of construction, installation, or maintenance operations of water system infrastructure and facilities performed by outside contractors employed by the Authority. General supervision is received from an administrative employee of higher rank, with leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is usually exercised over the contractor’s job but may be required to supervise the work of engineering consultants and other Authority staff. Does related work as required.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary Range: $135,191.68 - $151,889.92Posted December 2, 2024
DISTINGUISHED FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a major engineering and supervisory position involving responsibility for the application of experience and skills in construction operations and maintenance of the water production system. The incumbent acts as staff engineer and is also involved in staff activities related to agency-wide planning. The work is performed under the general supervision of higher-ranking professional employees in accordance with established policy, with broad leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over a number of professional and technical employees. Does related work as required.
Non-Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step 1 *per CBA $56,388.80Posted January 5, 2023
Performs routine manual work in the water treatment plant; does related work as required. This is routine manual work requiring no previous training or experience but requiring physical endurance and willingness to perform menial tasks. Constant oversight is maintained over the work performed.
Non-Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step 1 * per CBA $53,788.80 Posted January 5, 2023
The work involves performing routine manual work requiring physical endurance and willingness to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks. Direct supervision is received from a higher-ranking employee who makes work assignments and reviews work completed. Supervision may be the responsibility of this class, part-time, seasonal and inexperienced personnel. Does related work as required.