Welcome to a new month full of opportunities! Explore the list below to find great events and training opportunities to advance your career:

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

• 9/11/24 – RADAR Virtual Job Fair. Register at link.
• 9/18/24 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 11:00AM – 1:00PM at the Utica Career Center in the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, 2nd floor, Utica, NY 13501. Save the date!
• 9/20/24 – In-person Job Fair at the Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave, Utica from 9:00AM – 12:00PM. All are welcome! For more information call (315) 798-3688.
• 9/20/24 – In-person Mini Job Fair from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center, 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer. 
• 9/24/24 – Central NY/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair 11:00AM – 2:00PM.  Save the date!
• 9/26/24 – One Day Hiring Event at the Rome Alliance Church, 920 Turin St. Rome, NY, from 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Visit www.romejobfairs.org for more information.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Struggling to job search in the digital age? Herkimer Working Solutions is hosting free computer training and certification classes from Northstar Digital Literacy.  Learn basic computer skills, internet basics, career search skills, Microsoft Word and Excel and more. They have sessions every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more information call (315) 867-1400. 
• The Women’s Employment and Resource Center is collaborating with Krystal Curley, Program Outreach Specialist I for the NYS Department of Civil Service for a new workshop, Demystifying Civil Service & NY State Positions. The workshop will take place September 12, 2024, from 9:30AM – 11:30AM at Empowered Pathways, 502 Court Street, Suite 234 in Utica. Register today at or call (315) 724-1718 ext. 104. More information here
• NYS DOCCS is now hiring experienced officers! Continue your career with advanced placement offers, great benefits, and possibilities for additional compensation. For more information contact . 
• Do you want to learn about state jobs? The Center for Careers in Government presents a workshop to learn about careers in New York State. The workshop takes place September 18, 2024, at 12:30PM, located at 207 Genesee Street, 2nd Floor in Utica. 
• Are you interested in exploring a career in human services? The Human Services Pre-Apprenticeship Program may be for you! You’ll receive training to develop in-demand skills to jumpstart your career in human services. It runs September 23^rd – October 4^th. To register email or call (315) 207-6951 ext. 133. Space is limited! .

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 September 9, 2024 

Job Title: Production Worker                                                               City: Utica, NY

Full time for a non-profit organization that creates employment for people with disabilities. Duties: Perform a variety of light manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or material handling tasks and operate various types of production equipment. Requirements: Must be able to distinguish shades of color. Must be able to manipulate products using fine motor skills.

Pay: $15.00 - $19.69/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8720280

Monday September 9, 2024 

Job Title: Technician – New Bus Prep                                                 City: Utica, NY

Full time for a school bus service. Duties: Prepare buses for delivery and customer use per New York Department of Transportation inspection requirements and documented new bus prep guidelines. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have valid NYS driver’s license and maintain throughout employment.  

Pay: $19.00 - $23.81/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8716657           

Tuesday September 10, 2024 

Job Title: Yard Jockey/Forklift Operator                                              City: Forestport, NY

Full time for a bottled water supplier. Duties: Drive and maneuver yard trucks to transport trailers within the facility. Load and unload trailers. Requirements: Must have 1 year of driving experience driving vehicles with manual transmission. CDL-A license preferred. Commercial driving experience is preferred. Basic understanding of automotive repair is a plus.

Pay: $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1508256

Tuesday September 10, 2024

Job Title: Cleaner                                                                                 City: Clinton, NY

Full time for a cleaning company. Duties: Sweep, mop, and wash floors, and other surfaces. Use light and heavy floor and shampoo machines including attachments. Wash windowsills; glass in interior doors, partition, and specified windows. Requirements: No previous experience required. Must have a driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Pay: $15.00+/hour.                                                                               Job Order # NY1507625

Wednesday September 11, 2024

Job Title: Diesel Mechanic                                                                   City: Frankfort, NY

Full time for a paving contractor. Duties: Perform maintenance and repair on diesel trucks and heavy equipment. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have at least 2 years of experience. Must have a valid, clean driver's license. DOT physical exam and alcohol/drug pre-screening test required.

Pay: Starts at $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1505930

Wednesday September 11, 2024

Job Title: VIM Melter/Caster                                                                 City: Chittenango, NY 

Full time for a precision metal fabrication company. Duties: Perform duties related to operating the melting equipment to melt, pour a wide variety of parts using different alloys. Set up air and/or vacuum units to meet required melting parameters. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Foundry experience preferred. Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Pay: $25.09/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF8716765

Thursday September 12, 2024

Job Title: Patient Access Specialist                                                    City: Utica, NY

Full time for an addiction treatment center. Duties: Meet with patients entering programs to collect necessary data including insurance and other information to ensure payment for services. Process medical records and enter clinical data into system. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have experience in accounts receivables.

Pay: $20.19 - $22.43/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # DF8732827

Thursday September 12, 2024

Job Title: Cashier                                                                                 City: Rome, NY

Full time for a retailer corporation. Duties: Juggle several tasks in a short amount of time while helping customers: scan items, explain a price, bag items properly, count cash back, and keep your area clean. Operate equipment to move carts from the parking lot to inside the store. Requirements: Must be at least 16 years of age.

Pay: $15.00 - $26.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # NY1508397

Friday September 13, 2024

Job Title: Assistant Store Manager                                                      City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a variety store chain. Duties: Assist with the daily operation of the store. Responsible for maintaining inventories, store appearance and completing daily paperwork. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Prefer store management experience. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay: $18.50 - $19.25/hour.                                                                    Job Order # DF8719970

Friday September 13, 2024

Job Title: Area Coach                                                                          City: Oneida, NY

Full time for a fast-food franchise. Duties: Provide leadership and supervision of approximately 4 - 10 restaurants to ensure that each General Manager meets or exceeds the goals established for their individual unit. Requirements: Associates or Undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience. 6-8 years supervisory experience in either a food service or retail environment required.

Pay: $65,000/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DF8731317

Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit:   https://dol.ny.gov/about-us

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, if they meet the below NY HELPS minimum qualifications.

NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's or higher degree*

*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

It is expected that employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status in the future, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are interested in the NY-HELPS program, or this position, you may reply to this vacancy posting, or you may visit the New York State Department of Civil Service website at https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/ (copy and paste in browser) to register today, in three easy steps.

Competitive Minimum Qualifications:

A review of your state history is needed, if you meet any of the below Permanent Competitive qualifications. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information via email, a representative from our office will contact you via phone.

55 B/C Qualifications:
This position is designated 55b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. Please provide a copy of your 55b/c letter when applying. You must meet the open competitive qualifications from the most recent examination announcement.

Reassignment Qualifications: (DOL EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Current Department of Labor employees only, with at least one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55b/c service in a Labor Services Representative or Trainee 1/2; if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Labor Services Representative eligible list for this location, if one exists.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent as a Grade 14 or higher determined to be similar by Civil Service.

70.4 Transfer Qualifications:
One year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Grade 11 or higher and a passing score on the Labor Services Representative Trainee 1 exam. Note: Candidates must not have failed the most recent examination for this title. Appointments are made at the Trainee 1 level.

Note: For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/ .

Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

Duties Description As a Labor Services Representative, you would assist customers and provide a broad range of services to jobseekers and employers both on an individual basis and through group presentations. You would interview customers to evaluate the nature of services desired, obtaining a complete work history including job experience, education, skills, salary ranges and job preferences. You would identify barriers to employment and develop solutions to these barriers. Intensive job placement assistance is key through developing skills-based resume, successful employment interview coaching, providing continuing job leads, conducting employment referrals and advocating for the job seeker when applying for a job. You would provide information on resources available through the Department of Labor.

Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, .

Telecommuting is available and can be discussed during the interview.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year
• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).
• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost
• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System
• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)
• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses
• Paid Parental Leave

Salary range: $49,363 - $74,135 per year.

DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce.

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

CONTACT INFO to APPLY

Name Michelle Lavigne

Telephone(518) 457-1020

Fax:

Email

Address

Street New York State Department of Labor

Harriman State Campus, Building 12, Room 561

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code12226

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All businesses and job seekers in the following counties are invited to register: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties.

The job fair will take place Tuesday, September 10th, from 11am to 1pm.

There will also be staff available from our training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help job seekers get started in a satisfying and good paying career.

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Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is:

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(Businesses select: "Organization"
Job Seekers select: "Attendee")

If you have previously attended one of our Premier Virtual Job Fair platform job fairs, select "Log In"

Job Seekers can log in to "preview" the job opportunities on September 9, 2024, at 8am. (There will be no representatives in employer booths during the preview period.) 

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ATTENDING BUSINESSES

First Choice Staffing
Lithia & Driveway
NYS OCFS
Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES
Sherwin Williams
Pathfinder Village
UPS
HP Hood
Centro
NYS Unified Court System - 5th Judicial District
CIRCARE
Le Moyne College
The Pines at Utica
Securitas Security Services
At Home Care Partners
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc
CABVI
Masonic Care Community
Empowering People's Independence
Dimmick Group Peterbilt
Delaware County Behavioral Health
Amphenol Aerospace
Helio Health
Optum: UnitedHealth Group
New York State Veterans' Home at Oxford
Green Empire Farms
opwdd.ny.gov/career-opportunities
NYS Department of Civil Service Office of Diversity and Inclusion Management
New York State Police
Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
adirondack bank
NYS Office of Children and Family Serices
Eaton
Arc Herkimer
Springbrook
Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc.
Bassett Healthcare Network
Otsego County
SUNY Upstate Medical University
St. Josephs Health
Chase Memorial Nursing Home and Rehab
ST. Joseph's Health
Lockheed Martin Corp

Sponsored by the Regional Apprenticeship Development and Readiness (RADAR) Grant Project. 

The RADAR grant project is 100% funded by a United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration’s (ETA) award of $2,999,993. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To learn more about this grant project, go here.