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 March 3, 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.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary Range: $121,239.04 - $136,481.28Posted March 2, 2026
Assists in the Design, construction and maintenance of the water distribution system; field supervises construction by contractors; does related work as required. This is technical engineering work involving responsibility for field supervising construction and for assisting in the design of extensions and changes in the distribution system. General supervision is received from Senior Distribution Engineer with some leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in applying engineering principles and established policy. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate division engineering and other personnel.
Exempt Title
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.
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
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.