Competitive Title

Microbiologist (Water Quality) Civil Service Examination Required

Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $61,484.80Posted February 3, 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 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.

Competitive Title

Account Clerk Civil Service Examination Required

Starting Salary - Step A *per CBA $52,139.36 Posted January 8, 2025

**THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION PRIOR TO ANY PERMANENT APPOINTMENT**

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.

 

Non-Competitive Title

Senior Production Engineer

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

Director of Production (Water System)

Salary Range: $150,999.68 - $168,729.60Posted December 2, 2024

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:    This is an administrative position involving responsibility for setting departmental policy and directing the operations of the Water Treatment Plants and water supply transmission system. The Director of Production oversees the design, construction, maintenance and operation of the Erie County Water Authority water treatment facilities and the operation and maintenance of the water transmission system, including pressure regulation, pumping and storage facilities. The employee 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.

Pending Jurisdictional Classification

Director of Planning and Water Supply

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.

Pending Jurisdictional Classification

Pump Maintenance Worker

Starting Salary - Step 1 *per CBA $63,315.20Posted 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.

Non-Competitive Title

Water Plant Helper

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

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.