Employment Opportunities

Non-Competitive Title

Computer Support Specialist (NY HELPS)

Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $69,076.80Posted July 30, 2025

**This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. 

The work involves responsibility for performing specialized work in the design, development, implementation and management of computer applications and procedures for the transfer of data elements from the mainframe to the personal computer in a local area network operating system. Expertise is required in installing, customizing and maintaining vendor supplied local area network operating system, application software and personal computer applications. General supervision is received from an Information Service Manager or higher-grade computer operations administrator with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of the position, but may be exercised over a small number of subordinate support staff assigned to a specific project. Does related work as required.

Competitive Title

Construction Inspector Civil Service Examination Required

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

Director of Planning and Water Supply (NY HELPS)

Salary Range: $155,151.36 - $173,372.16Posted July 18, 2025

**This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:    This is an administrative position involving responsibility for  directing and supervising the engineering and planning personnel of the Erie County Water Authority in the areas of research, design, field work and site plan review.   This position also makes recommendations on the selection and promotion of department employees, and the resolution of department labor issues. The employee reports directly to and works under the general direction of the Executive Engineer with considerable latitude for independent judgment particularly for planning, scheduling, and assigning departmental activities. The employee may assume the duties of the Executive Engineer in their absence. General supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical support staff. Does related work as required.

Competitive Title

Applications Programmer (ECWA) Civil Service Examination Required

Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $67,456.48Posted May 12, 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 developing and preparing diagrammatic plans and specifically R.P.G. IV using the Integrated Language Environment (ILE) in an IBM AS/400, programs to add and manipulate data within a large database business system by means of automatic data processing equipment in the computer area of the Authority. The incumbent must understand the logical working of the computer, its operating capabilities and use of all equipment necessary in processing various projects, as well as the entry, storage and maintenance of data records. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Manager of Data Processing or a technical employee of higher rank. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff.  Does related work as required.

Non-Competitive Title

Senior Production Engineer

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

Water Plant Helper

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

Water Utility Worker

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.