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 $56,465.76Posted May 12, 2025
**THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION PRIOR TO ANY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT**
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for the operation of a data processing system including, actual operation of the computer, scheduling and coordinating the job mix. Incumbents must understand the logical working and operations of computers and all equipment necessary in processing the work. Work is performed in a large geographically self-contained system and installation, or in a smaller installation with user agencies tied into the data processing system and communications network through individual on-site terminals. The work is of routine difficulty, and is performed according to prescribed procedures with same leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative or technical employee of a higher rank. Does related work as required.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $67,456.48Posted May 12, 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 developing and preparing diagrammatic plans and specifically R.P.G. IV using the Integrated Language Environment (ILE) in an IBM AS/400, programs to add and manipulate data within a large database business system by means of automatic data processing equipment in the computer area of the Authority. The incumbent must understand the logical working of the computer, its operating capabilities and use of all equipment necessary in processing various projects, as well as the entry, storage and maintenance of data records. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Manager of Data Processing or a technical employee of higher rank. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate staff. 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 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.
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.