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.
Pending Jurisdictional Classification
Salary Range: $63,315.20 - $65,769.60Posted July 22, 2024
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.
Pending Jurisdictional Classification
Salary Range: $143,692.64 - $161,239.52Posted July 8, 2024
Assists the Attorney in providing legal counsel to the Water Authority and represents the Authority in the courts; does related work as required. This is professional legal work involving responsibility for assisting the Authority in the handling of legal problems arising in the operation of the Authority business. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Attorney for the Authority.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary Range: $115,115.52 - $129,584.00Posted April 16, 2024
Assists the Senior Production Engineer in the management of the Production Department; assists in the construction, operations and maintenance of the water production system; does related work as required.
This is technical engineering and supervisory position involving responsibility for the application of experience and skills to construction, operation and maintenance of the production system. Supervision is received from the Senior Production Engineer with some leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over subordinates assigned to Production Department operation and maintenance.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $82,024.80Posted May 30, 2023
The work involves responsibility for overseeing and actively participating in gathering and analyzing information for developing and modifying data processing systems. The incumbent designs and specifies systems and methods for their installation, and supervises the installation, review and evaluation of those systems. This position differs from the Programmer Analyst in the expanded work assignment responsibilities. Supervision is received from higher-level technical/ administrative employees. Supervision may be exercised over a small number of technical and clerical 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.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step 1 *per CBA $58,052.80Posted March 30, 2022
The work involves technical service duties in the field and in the meter shop, consisting of testing, reading, recording, servicing and repairing both residential and commercial water meters. Detailed instructions are given for assignments, which may include inspection of complaints, meter installations on new accounts, meter changes and routine meter readings. Works under the direct supervision of an administrative employee of higher rank and the Senior Meter Service Worker and Meter Service Crew Chief. Supervision may be a responsibility of the incumbent depending on specific assignments. Does related work as required.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary Range: $122,994.56 - $138,752.64Posted March 28, 2022
The work involves directing and supervising the investment, banking and cashiers programs and the responsibility for the business management and supervision of the Business Office for the Erie County Water Authority. This is an important administrative position-involving liaison with the financial and banking industries while managing Authority investments and involving supervision of a large number of employees performing customer service and water billing functions. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Comptroller or another administrative employee of higher rank with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over the professional, technical and clerical staff. Does related work as required.
Competitive Title
Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $51,199.20Posted June 26, 2019
The work involves sub-professional work at the entrance level involving office and field responsibility for the drafting of plans, details, charts and graphs from design and survey material. The work is performed under the direct supervision of an engineering employee of higher rank and the general supervision of the Distribution Engineer. Does related work as required.