Employment Opportunities

Competitive Title

Computer Operator Civil Service Examination Required

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

Applications Programmer (ECWA) Civil Service Examination Required

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.

Competitive Title

Supervising Stenographic Secretary Civil Service Examination Required

Salary Range: $93,805.92 - $104,355.68Posted April 24, 2025

THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL POSITION IN THE LINE OF PRINCIPAL CLERK.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  The work involves responsibility for performing difficult stenographic and complex clerical work and supervising a number of subordinate clerical staff members. The work entails taking and transcribing minutes of meetings, requires the frequent exercise of independent judgment in giving out information regarding departmental policies and practices, and in planning, implementing and supervising the unit’s clerical staff and its work activities. The work is performed under the general supervision of Senior Distribution Engineer or other administrative staff member receiving detailed instructions only upon work where policies have not been determined. Only unusually important or complicated assignments are checked in detail upon completion. General or direct supervision is exercised over a number of subordinate clerical staff members assigned to the unit. 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 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.

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.