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.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary UnspecifiedPosted March 29, 2023
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves planning, coordinating and supervising all accounting, cash management and business office activities of the office of the Comptroller of the Authority. The incumbent assists the Comptroller recommending policy affecting accounting procedures and supervising financial recordkeeping and cost control systems. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Comptroller or an administrative employee of higher rank with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over a large number of accounting personnel. Does related work as required.
Competitive Title
Salary UnspecifiedPosted March 28, 2023
The work involves responsibility for supervision as well as participating in the installation, maintenance and repair of hydrants, valves water mains and related services in the water distribution system of the Water Authority. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the General Crew Chief with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out assignments. The incumbent also coordinates work with outside contractors employed by the Authority. Direct supervision is exercised over the work of Line Maintenance Operators and Water Utility Workers. Does related work as required.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary UnspecifiedPosted January 23, 2023
Assists in the Design, construction and maintenance of the water distribution system; field supervises construction by contractors; does related work as required. This is technical engineering work involving responsibility for field supervising construction and for assisting in the design of extensions and changes in the distribution system. General supervision is received from Senior Distribution Engineer with some leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in applying engineering principles and established policy. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate division engineering and other personnel.
Non-Competitive Title
Salary UnspecifiedPosted 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
Salary UnspecifiedPosted 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
$60,557.08Posted August 9, 2022
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing paralegal duties in office the Erie County Water Authority’s Law Department. The incumbent's specific duties will vary within the broad framework of paralegal skills. The incumbent works under the supervision of attorneys who assign work and projects. Does related work as required.
Competitive Title
Salary UnspecifiedPosted March 30, 2022
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 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 UnspecifiedPosted March 28, 2022
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 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
Salary UnspecifiedPosted December 1, 2021
The work involves responsibility for performing maintenance and repair of the water distribution system’s pumps, tanks, reservoirs, valves and related equipment and machines during an assigned shift. Responsibilities also include monitoring the distribution system’s radio- controlled computerized information network to ensure that appropriate water pressure is maintained. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Control Operator Crew Chief or higher administrative staff member. Does related work as required.