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Accounts Maintenance Clerk

Department of Defense

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Accounting and Finance Operations

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $37,193 - $55,296 per year (GS 4-5)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 04/24/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/864310400

Contact Representative (Call Center)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS - CUSTOMER CARE CENTER

DFAS – Rome, NY

• Salary: $37,193 to - $61,638 per year (GS 4-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 04/28/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/864874200

Financial Management Analyst

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855606800

Accountant

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 - $101,375 per year (GS 5-11)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855597200

Accounting Technician

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS-Accounting Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY

• Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855153000

Military Pay Technician

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS Military Pay Operations

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5-6)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855223300

IT Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

• Salary: $57,331 to - $121,502 per year (GS 07/09/11/12)
• Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854965900

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April showers seem to have arrived, bringing with them opportunities for finding new jobs and learning new skills. Here are some new job opportunities and valuable free events you’ll want to attend in April:

FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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NYS Department of Corrections and Community Services will be hosting an upcoming recruitment at the Herkimer Career Center, 320 N Prospect St., Herkimer on 4/15, the event runs from 10:00AM–12:00PM. Anyone interested about learning more about the Corrections positions are encouraged to attend the recruitment session.

WM – Join WM today for a sustainable tomorrow! WM is now hiring CDL Commercial ASL, Front Load Truck Drivers in Utica! Basic requirements include the ability to read, write, and speak English; understand traffic signs; 1 year of experience operating vehicle requiring a CDL or 1 year equivalent military driving within the last 7 years. Visit WM Careers 

JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 4/15/26 – Apprenticeship Expo from 1:00PM – 4:00PM at the Mohawk Valley Community College Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave, Rome, NY 13440. 
• 4/16/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the North Utica Community Center, 50 Riverside Drive, Utica, NY 13502. 
• 4/16/26 – Rome One Day Hiring Event from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 4/16/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM directly following the Rome Community Job Fair located at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin Street, Rome, NY. 
• 5/5/26 – The Lake House Summer Hiring Event from 2:00PM – 6:00PM at The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, 301 Park Ave., Sylvan Beach, NY 13157. For more information visit: https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/careers/hiring-events!
• 5/13/26 – Mohawk Valley Women in Trades Day from 9:00AM – 1:00PM located at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. 
• 5/14/26 – Turning Stone Recruitment from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Madison County Working Solutions located at 133 N Court Street, Wampsville, NY 13163. Save the date!
• 5/14/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 10:30AM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. 
• 5/21/26 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 5/27/26 – Public workshop to navigate state jobs! The Demystifying the Civil Service Merit System & NY HELPS workshop starts at 1:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 North Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training classes! Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Wednesday and Thursday of the month starting at 2:00PM. Space is limited – call (315) 867-1400 to register. 
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• Spring WERCshop Series – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering their Spring WERCshop Series. If you are unemployed, or under employed and actively seeking employment, this is a great opportunity to learn Computer Basics, Keyboarding, Resumes, & more! Limited Seats, Register Now!  
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• NYS DOCCS WERCshop – The Women’s Employment and Resource Center at 502 Court Street, Suite 234, Utica is offering a NYS DOCCS WERCshop with guest speaker Heather Wright! Registration required! Please email or call to register at or (315) 724-1718, Ext 104. 
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• Herkimer Working Solutions Workforce Workshops – All Workshops will be held at 1:30PM on the dates listed at link and will be held at the Herkimer Working Solutions, located at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Come learn valuable skills needed to make your job search a success! Walk-ins welcome, call 315-867-1400 to learn more!
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To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday April 13, 2026 

Job Title: Personal Care Aide                                                              City: Utica, NY

Full time for a home healthcare service. Duties: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Meal preparation and light housekeeping. Ensure comfort, dignity and protective oversight and supervision. Requirements: Valid NYS PCA Certification. Certified PCA, HHA, or CNA are welcome to apply. Pre-employment physical, other medical requirements in accordance with DOH regulations.

Pay: $18.65 - $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1613420

Monday April 13, 2026 

Job Title: Fry Cook                                                                              City: Sylvan Beach, NY

Part time for a seafood restaurant. Duties: Prepare and cook fried food items according to restaurant standards while maintaining consistency, quality, and speed. Ensure proper food handling, cleanliness, and adherence to kitchen safety protocols. Assist with prep and maintain organized workstations. Requirements: Prior experience preferred.

Pay: $18.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613120     

Tuesday April 14, 2026 

Job Title: Quality Assistant                                                                City: Utica, NY

Full time for a food products supplier. Duties: Responsible for ensuring that work in progress and finished products meet the established safety and quality standards to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. Inspection of products and processes with the obligation to report and document findings. Requirements: Must have at least 1 year of quality assurance experience.

Pay: $19.84 - $21.06/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1613091

Tuesday April 14, 2026

Job Title: Motor Equipment Operator                                                  City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a local highway department. Duties: Operate, maintain, and service motorized vehicles and heavy equipment. Requirements: Must have a valid CDL. 1 year of experience in the operation of medium or heavy duty, moderately complex, specialized motor equipment; OR 2 years of experience in the operation of light automotive equipment, such as a car, pick-up truck, panel truck or station wagon.

Pay: $22.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1613460

Wednesday April 15, 2026

Job Title: Receptionist                                                                        City: Frankfort, NY

Part time for a wholesale distributor. Duties: Answer phones with a cherry greeting and knowledgably pass on the calls to the proper parties. Greet customers and vendors that come in and have them properly sign in and out. Requirements: Must be able to efficiently do data entry and emails. Excel experience is a plus.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1612525

Wednesday April 15, 2026

Job Title: Machine Operator                                                                City: Canastota, NY      

Full time for a plastic injection molding service. Duties: Operate plastic injection machines according to job specific instructions daily. Clearly document start up scrap, production scrap, down time, etc., daily. Perform secondary work/assemblies such as gauging, trimming, inserting, etc. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent required. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1612138

Thursday April 16, 2026

Job Title: Store Associate                                                                   City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a discount grocery store chain. Duties: Process customer purchases, perform general cleaning duties, stock shelves and merchandise displays neatly. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Prior work experience in a retail environment preferred.

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1415709

Thursday April 16, 2026

Job Title: Cable Assembler                                                                 City: Rome, NY

Part time for a manufacturer. Duties: Accurate assembly of sub-electro and mechanical components for builds into higher level assemblies, build higher level assemblies according to written instructions, drawings and visual aids that comply with standards with minimal to zero defects. Requirements: Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Pay: $19.75/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1613594

Friday April 17, 2026

Job Title: EDM Operator Assistant                                                      City: Herkimer, NY

Full time for a hand tool manufacturer. Duties: Help with the set-up and operation of Wire EDM machines. Perform maintenance on the Wire EDM machines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must be able to read machine blueprints. Valid NYS driver’s license required. Experience is a plus, but training is also available. 

Pay: $41,600/year. Benefits.                                                                Job Order # NY1613095

Friday April 17, 2026

Job Title: Pharmacy Customer Service Associate                              City: Chittenango, NY

Full time for a drugstore chain. Duties: Registers sales on assigned cash register, provides customers with courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service. Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Requirements: Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment. Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control. Prefer PTCB certification.

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1408804

Become a New York State Court Officer & play a vital role in keeping New York’s courts safe!

NOW OPEN STATEWIDE: NYS COURT OFFICER-TRAINEE (JG-16) EXAM REGISTRATION

Registration is now open for the NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) open-competitive civil service examination. This is a rare opportunity to launch a career in law enforcement and public safety with one of the largest court systems in the world.

🗓 Filing Period: April 1, 2026 (10:00 A.M.) – May 14, 2026

📅 Exam Period: August 26, 2026 – October 7, 2026

📄 Registration & Information: NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) – Exam #45-857

(Important: Review the attached announcement for minimum qualifications and exam details before applying.)

*A $30 filing fee applies. NYS Unified Court System employees are exempt from the filing fee.*

What NYS Court Officers Do:

• Protect and Serve: Maintain order and provide security in courtrooms, court buildings, and grounds across New York State, ensuring justice can be delivered safely every day.
• Peace Officer Authority: Court Officer-Trainees are peace officers who, upon completion of Academy training, may be authorized to carry firearms, execute warrants, and make arrests.
• Academy Training: Successful candidates complete four months of paid basic training at the NYS Court Officers Academy, followed by on-the-job training in court operations and security.
• Career with a Mission: Work alongside judges, attorneys, and court staff in a dynamic environment with direct impact on the people of New York State.

Career Progression: Advance from NYS Court Officer-Trainee (JG-16) to NYS Court Officer (JG-19) upon successful completion of the two-year traineeship. 

Compensation:

Base Salary at Hire: $58,100.00

Location Pay (additional):

• $4,920 – NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester & Rockland
• $2,460 – Orange, Dutchess & Putnam

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance (NYS Health Insurance Plan)
• NYS Pension (Employees' Retirement System) & Deferred Compensation Option
• Uniform & Equipment Allowance: $1,660 annually
• Security and Law Enforcement Differential (SLED): $875 annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Twenty (20) Paid Vacation Days
  • • Twenty-seven (27) Paid Vacation Days by the Seventh Year
• Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays
• Veteran Credits Available (5 pts non-disabled / 10 pts disabled)

Minimum Qualifications for Appointment:

• Be at least 20.5 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be a United States citizen
• Be a resident of New York State
• Possess a valid New York State Driver's License
• Be legally eligible to carry firearms

Note: Physical, medical, and psychological examinations, including a fitness test and substance abuse screening, will be conducted prior to appointment.

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