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The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

Optum/Bassett Health network is Hiring!

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Herkimer County Department of Highways - Sr. Civil Engineer

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Certified Offender Workforce Development Specialists (OWDS) Needed!

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The Workforce Development Board HMO, Inc. is seeking Certified Offender Workforce Development Specialists (OWDS) to deliver the Ready Set, Work! (RSW!) employment readiness training curriculum to individuals with criminal histories.


Required qualifications include certification in OWDS by the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services' Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives.

The 20-hour curriculum is delivered in groups with individual sessions as needed. The groups will be conducted online.

This position is through a fee-for-service contract at a rate of $50 per hour. Hours are 10:00am - Noon. OWDS trainers can work a maximum of 15 hours per week. We would like training to be 2 hours per day, 5 days a week.

All services are provided remotely.

Preferred qualifications include experience working with forensic population.
Education: Bachelor's preferred

To Apply:
Submit cover letter and resumes to: Alice Savino,

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Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater Training

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Certified HERS Raters are qualified to: perform duct tightness and blower door testing for home builders, certify projects for the ENERGY STAR program (after also completing the Energy Star Certified Homes Program), rate new homes in all states (except CA), and assist homeowners with problems such as ice dams, moisture, and mold.

From the Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance: 

FALL 2022 TRAINING

Become a HERS Rater with the NEHERS Alliance!

Early Bird Discount: Register by August 15th and Save $200!

Final Registration Deadline is August 29th!


The Alliance is pleased to offer high quality HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year.  We have contracted with Performance Systems Development (PSD) to run this training.  Our virtual HERS rater training classes have an online modules component (two weeks), which includes all of the building science theory, and a “classroom/field” practical training component (one week) on Zoom, which includes all of the hands-on practical training and testing that is necessary to prepare to pass the rater exams.  Our comprehensive training package includes everything a student needs to be well prepared to embark on an exciting career a HERS rater.  Due to Covid-19, the “classroom/field” practical training component will be conducted live over distance learning. Students will not have to travel to attend this training.  HERS rater training is the first step towards rater certification.  To learn more about the requirements for certification, click here.  Both online and classroom components are required for certification.

This course has been approved by the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund, which has funds available for employee training.  Please visit ourwebsite for details about how to apply.

Online Modules Component: Two-Week Training with Live Instruction:
Dates: September 12 - 23, 2022 - (9:00 AM-12:00 PM, and two Wednesday afternoons 1:00 -4:00 PM)

5-Day Classroom/Field Practical Training Component (Live on Zoom):
Dates: October 3 – 7*, 2022 - Weekdays 8:30 AM-5:00 PM – On Zoom

*Religious accommodations will be made for those observing Yom Kippur.

Training Fee is $2595 (Get $200 off if you register by August 15th!) and includes: the combined online and classroom components; all RESNET Exam Fees ($525 total value);  the Northeast HERS Training and Reference Manual ($100 value);  a one-year Associate Membership in the Alliance ($50 value);  36 hours of online study (pre-approved for 36 BPI credits);  5 days of classroom/field study (via distance learning);  a thorough review of basic energy concepts;  distance learning equipment usage with blower door testing and duct blasting;  two of the five Probationary Ratings overseen by a RESNET certified Candidate Field Assessor required by RESNET;  and training on the latest version of rating software.  Both online and classroom components are required for rater certification.  

Final registration deadline is August 29, 2022.  

For more information contact Betsy Ames at or call/text 978-633-3013 or register online at https://nehers.org/event?EventID=7988

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BlueLine Disaster Solutions, Inc. is hiring Mitigation Technicians in New Hartford

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Mitigation Technician


Job Description

BlueLine Disaster Solutions, Inc. provides disaster restoration services throughout Central New York specializing in damages caused by Water, Fire & Smoke, Biohazard, Mold and Environmental Contamination.
Seeking motivated Restoration Technicians with experience in Disaster Restoration Services for a growing mitigation & restoration company. Technicians will be required to perform mitigation services for both residential and commercial residences from damages incurred from water, fire, smoke, mold and environmental damages. Project assignments include but are not limited to mitigation services, demolition, water extraction, smoke damage cleanup, content restoration, mold remediation, asbestos/lead abatement and biohazard cleanup.


Reference/Security Check? Yes
Requires a Physical? Yes
Requires a Drug Test? Yes
Job is: Full Time
Work Hours On-call required
Please check normal work days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Overtime? Yes
Number of Years of Education Needed? High School
Specialized education required? None
Years of Experience Required None
Will you accept related experience? Yes
Will you accept a trainee? Yes
Are you interested in On-The-Job Training? Yes
Are you interested in an Apprenticeship? Yes
Are you on a public transportation route? No
Is a driver's license required? Yes
Salary Range 16.00 - 30.00 hr
Pay Frequency Hourly
Is salary negotiable? Yes
Health Insurance? Yes
Dental Insurance? Yes
Paid Vacation? Yes
Sick Leave? Yes
Paid Holidays? Yes
Retirement Plan? Yes
Clothing Allowance? Yes
Child Care? No

Location: 1 Ora Avenue, New Hartford, 13413

Interview Contact Person (First & Last name) James Loy
Email
Website Address www.BlueLineSolutions.net

Description of products or services: Disaster Restoration & Mitigation Services

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Helping CNY Get Back To Work

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties, Inc. (WDB HMO), DBA Working Solutions, is part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.

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209 Elizabeth Street
Utica, New York 13501

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