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:
Jennifer Hibit / 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 .
Non-Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $63,175.84Posted January 29, 2026
**This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program.
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.
Exempt Title
Salary Range: $158,346.24 - $176,824.96Posted January 19, 2026
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Is responsible for the fiscal affairs of the Authority; consults on investments, bond issues, and financial trends; establishes accounting systems and conducts audits; oversees costumer service and billing functions of the Authority; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work of this position involves the rendering of sound advice on major fiscal and accounting policy and procedure to the Authority. The position requires mature fiscal judgment including ability to suggest wise and timely investment, bond issue and accounting systems. The work is performed under the general direction of the Authority Treasurer; supervision is exercised through others over the work of employees in the Accounting Division, and Business Office of the Authority.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary Range: $142,382.24 - $159,970.72Posted 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 $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.