Employment Opportunities

Non-Competitive Title

Administrative Assistant

Salary Range: $110,489.60 - $124,284.16Posted September 29, 2026

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  The work involves performing administrative duties of a staff nature at the Erie County Water Authority. The incumbent carries through to completion specific work projects. The incumbent assists the Secretary to the Authority in the management of seasonal and part-time personnel. The incumbent will assist the Director of Administration with prescribed contract compliance functions, the overseeing of the work order system and the facilities manager plan, and in the supervising of the storing and processing of supplies. The incumbent is granted considerable leeway for exercise of independent judgment within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-ranking administrative employee. Supervision is exercised over stores clerk, part-time and seasonal personnel. Does related work as required.

Non-Competitive Title

Pump Maintenance Worker

Starting Salary - Step 1 *per CBA $66,684.80Posted September 28, 2026

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.

Exempt Title

Director of Drinking Water Quality (ECWA)

Salary Range: $142,382.24 - $159,970.72Posted February 13, 2026

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  The work involves the responsibility for administering and proposing changes to policy for the management, administration and technical direction of a staff of highly trained water treatment professionals and laboratory personnel. The incumbent provides scientific recommendations on water quality issues; assurance of water quality regulatory compliance; implementation of the amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act; maintenance of certification and quality assurance programs; research on water quality assurance programs, water quality monitoring and alternative treatment methods; and serves as liaison with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, New York State Department of Health, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Erie County Health Departments and other New York State and Erie County regulatory agencies concerned with water quality. Performs other duties required to assure the safety, purity and quality of the water. Work is performed under the general direction of the Executive Engineer, or an administrative employee of higher rank, in accordance with established policies with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over the work of the Chemist and Assistant Chemists and other technical workers. Does related work as required.

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.

Non-Competitive Title

Account Clerk

Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $54,912.00Posted June 1, 2026

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

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.