Employment Opportunities

Non-Competitive Title

Training and Safety Coordinator (ECWA) (NY HELPS) Civil Service Examination Required

Salary Range: $103,070.24 - $115,234.08Posted January 2, 2026

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

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This position is responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of training presentations involving topics such as computer skills, supervisory skills, customer service, communication, department specific processes, and other work-related training at the Erie County Water Authority (ECWA). Duties also include providing support by tracking training information on complex databases. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Employee Relations or other higher-level staff member. Does related work as required.

Competitive Title

Senior Analytical Chemist (Water Quality) Civil Service Examination Required

Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $69,076.80Posted December 1, 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 chemical tests in the Water Authority’s laboratory. The work is of a technical nature performing routine and special chemical tests on drinking and source water samples. The Senior Analytical Chemist (Water Quality) differs from Analytical Chemist (Water Quality) in that the former title brings greater expertise and experience to the technical work. 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

Senior Production Engineer

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

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 $53,572.48Posted December 29, 2025

**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.