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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.

Professional Career Opportunities Virtual Career Fair

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Are you looking to advance your career, or get back into the workforce? 

 

Then attend the New York State Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, November 9th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

 
The New York State Department of Civil Service in collaboration with the New York State Department of Labor are proud to announce the New York State Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday November 9th with a Preview Day scheduled for Tuesday November 8th starting at 9 am. The Preview Day is an opportunity for attendees to view participating businesses and available positions, as well as become familiar with navigating the site before the live event.
 
This career fair will have a special focus on highlighting titles filled by the PCO exam, as well as the many other career opportunities available with New York State Government Agencies across the state.
 
The Department of Civil Service is also planning on hosting informational webinars to provide helpful information to jobseekers looking to begin their New York State careers! 
 
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
 
While completing the registration, you will want to upload your resume. 
 

For more information about this exciting event, or if you have any questions, please e-mail   

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Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA) is looking for Crew Laborers in Utica

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MVCAA has an immediate need for a Crew Laborer for their Weatherization Program.

Site Location: Marcy Administration Bldg., 988 River Rd., Utica

Shift: Monday-Friday/ 35-40 hours per week

Rate of Pay: $17.50/hr.

Perform basic conservation measures and install energy saving materials for low-income households.

TO LEARN MORE AND HOW TO APPLY GO HERE

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New Recruitment Events at Herkimer County Working Solutions

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DYK? Herkimer Working Solutions Hosts employer recruitments Every Thursday from 10:00am-Noon.


WHERE: 320 N. Prospect St. Herkimer, NY 13350

Upcoming Recruitments: 
11/3 Titan Homes/NYS Department of Transportation
11/10 Fidelis Care
12/1 The Grand
12/15 Wilcor International

If you are a job seeker-mark your calendar to come and find a new job!


If you are an employer and would like to get on our schedule, please contact Karin at

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NY State Division of Safety and Health has openings for Sr. Industrial Hygienist and Industrial Hygienist Trainee in Utica.

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The Senior Industrial Hygienist/Trainee, in the Division of Safety and Health, duties will include:

  • Inspect work sites to determine compliance with state and federal standards and guidelines and to identify health violations and health hazards, particularly those associated with exposure to toxic or explosive chemicals and substances in the form of dusts, fibers (including asbestos), fumes, mists, vapors, gases, metals, and pathogenic organisms.
  • Identify hazards such as noise and vibrations, light of various types, and other physical energies including electromagnetic emissions. Based upon the results of field testing and/or laboratory analyses taken from on-site inspections, you might confer with management and employee representatives and/or take appropriate enforcement or consultation action.
  • Conduct training for appropriate staff or public and private sector employers and employees.
  • Use a computer in the performance of these duties.

Required Qualifications:

  • Senior Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1:

o              A bachelor’s degree or higher in audiology, bacteriology biochemistry, biology, biophysics, biostatistics, chemical engineering, chemistry, community health, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental planning, environmental toxicology, epidemiology, genetics, geochemistry, health physics, human development, hydrology, hygiene, medical science, medical technology, molecular biology, nursing, occupation health, petroleum engineering, physics ,public health, or toxicology; including or supplemented by 8 semester credit hours in chemistry.

  • Senior Industrial Hygienist Trainee 2:

o              Must meet special minimum qualifications for Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1 and one year of professional Industrial Hygienist experience.

  • Senior Industrial Hygienist:

o              Must meet special minimum qualifications for Industrial Hygienist Trainee 1 and two year of professional Industrial Hygienist experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

TO APPLY:  Interested applicants are required to email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to

Please include the title, location, and vacancy ID #114590 in the subject line of your e-mail. Failure to do so may result in the delay of processing your application.

For more information regarding this vacancy, please visit: https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=114590

OSOS Job Order # DF4674054 .

Vacancy ID# 114590

Utica, NY

Compensation: $49,202 to $86,140 Annually

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Recruitment at Herkimer Working Solutions, Oct. 27th

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Herkimer County DSS, Northwestern Mutual and T Mobile will be at Herkimer Working Solutions Thursday October 27th from 10:00am to Noon looking to speak to you!

Instant Interviews!

 

Herkimer Working Solutions - 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY

315-867-1400

Walk-Ins are welcome~

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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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