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 $61,484.80Posted February 3, 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 overseeing and actively participating in the performance of a variety of microbiological tests in the Water Authority’s laboratory. The work is of a technical nature performing routine and special microbiological tests on drinking and source water samples. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Drinking Water Quality and supervision is exercised over a small number of technical laboratory employees. Does related work as required.
Non-Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $76,531.52Posted January 28, 2025
**This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a supervisory position responsible for directing the operations of a large central warehouse and preparing materials for large scale projects. The incumbent must be proficient in Authority processes and have experience in leak repair and line maintenance. Must know and comprehend the extensive range of materials needed to effectively and efficiently perform tasks related to the inspection, service, maintenance and repair of the equipment, water lines and all appurtenances of the distribution system of the Authority and prepare materials for such activities. The job responsibilities include warehouse operations, stock receipts, transport of materials, storage and organization, disbursement and shipping. The incumbent will be responsible for both manual and clerical duties including, but not limited to, preparing requests for quotations, requests for proposals and purchase orders for material purchases. Duties include assisting in developing, implementing, and maintaining the Asset Inventory Management System. The incumbent supervises and may participate in all warehouse activities or acts as an assistant to higher ranking administrative employees in the Stores Department or the Director of Administration and/or their designee. General supervision is received from an employee of higher rank. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of laborers or store clerks. Does work related as required.
Exempt Title
$100.00/hourly rate (up to a maximum of 19 hours biweekly)Posted January 27, 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.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $52,139.36 Posted January 8, 2025
**THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION PRIOR TO ANY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT**
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs specialized clerical work in connection with fiscal, budgetary and accounting records and customer transactions. Under supervision of an employee of a higher grade, may independently perform clerical work of average difficulty in connection with a variety of financial transactions, records and accounts. This work requires sound judgment in the carrying out of prescribed procedures. The incumbent 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.
Pending Jurisdictional Classification
Salary Range: $150,999.68 - $168,729.60Posted December 2, 2024
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an administrative position involving responsibility for setting departmental policy and directing the operations of the Water Treatment Plants and water supply transmission system. The Director of Production oversees the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the Erie County Water Authority water treatment facilities and the operation and maintenance of the water transmission system, including pressure regulation, pumping and storage facilities. The employee 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.
Pending Jurisdictional Classification
Salary Range: $150,999.68 - $168,729.60Posted December 2, 2024
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.
Pending Jurisdictional Classification
Starting Salary - Step 1 *per CBA $63,315.20Posted July 22, 2024
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of semi-skilled preventative maintenance and operation procedures for pumps and auxiliary equipment at pump stations and wastewater treatment plant facilities. An employee in this class has responsibility on an assigned shift, for maintaining the effective operation of pumps and auxiliary equipment, on-site or remotely, through performance of tasks involved in a preventative maintenance program. Primary emphasis is given to procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation of a variety of pumps, compressors and auxiliary equipment. Assignments and direct supervision are received orally from charge operators. Between rounds, work is performed in accordance with established procedures and telephone communication. 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.