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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.

WKTV 2 “Back to Work” Job Opportunities - December 8, 2023

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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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Job Title: Facilities Engineer                                                               City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures high quality copper products. Duties: Assist with planning and scheduling maintenance jobs such as paving, roofing, railroad repairs, building repairs, fencing, and asbestos abatement. Coordinate outside contractors performing the work.  Requirements: Associates Degree in Mechanical or another applicable engineering field. Bachelor's Degree preferred.

 

Pay: $$80,000-$95,000/year. Benefits.                                                  Job Order # DF7357978

 

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Job Title: Electronic Technician                                                          City: Chadwicks, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that repairs industrial equipment. Duties: Troubleshoot, calibrate, and refurbish a wide variety of precision instruments, telecommunications equipment, and measuring devices. Requirements: Associate's degree in electronics or 2 years related experience. Experience in electronic repair to a component level preferred. Military or Government contract experience helpful.

 

Pay: Starts at $20/hour. More based on experience. Benefits.             Job Order # NY1482297

 

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Job Title: Case Manager                                                                      City:  Utica, NY

 

Full time for a workforce development agency. Duties: Responsible for recruitment, intake, and case management of participants in various employment programs. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred, or relevant work experience. Experience in Human Services preferred. Experience working with people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds a plus.

Pay: $45,000-$50,000/year. Benefits                                                     Job Order # NY1482387

 

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Job Title: Direct Care Shift Leader                                                       City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time, 2 pm to 10 pm shift, for a residential facility for people with disabilities. Duties: Assure the effective and efficient delivery of residential care services by direct care staff.  Requirements:  High-school diploma or the equivalent required. 1 year experience working in an OPWDD setting preferred Certification in medication administration preferred. Current NYS driver's license required.

Pay: $22.50-$25.75/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # DF7356923

 

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Job Title: Paralegal                                                                              City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, temp to hire position through a staffing agency. Duties: Prepare documents and perform real estate related paralegal work.  Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent. Prior law office experience preferred. Must be detail oriented, organized, and motivated. Good keyboarding skills and accuracy required.

Pay: $20-$25.00/hour. Benefits                                                             Job Order # NY1482488

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Job Title: CDLA Driver                                                                         City: Chittenango, NY

 

Full time for a company that sells heavy equipment. Duties: Operate and safely load various equipment for transport. Maintain records of pickup and deliveries and obtain necessary signatures and receipts. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent experience.  2 years of CDL driving experience required; Heavy equipment experience preferred.

 

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # DF7356754 

 

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Job Title: Administrative Supervisor                                                   City: Herkimer, NY      

 

Full time for a human service agency’s Supports Program. Duties: Compile reports and data from, or for various departments. Provide supervision to direct reports. Requirements: Associates degree and three years administrative experience or a High School diploma and five years administrative experience required. One-year supervisory experience preferred. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Pay: $19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF7347675

 

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Job Title: Housing Facilitator                                                               City: Canastota, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a community action agency. Job Duties: Assist clients in search for affordable housing including gathering furnishings, reviewing leases, reviewing tenant responsibilities, meeting with landlords, and discussing payment requirements. Requirements: High school diploma plus five years’ experience in human services or an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree with 2-3 years’ experience.  

Pay: $18.00-$19.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1482472 

 

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Job Title: Family Practice Physician                                                    City:  Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a family health center. Duties: Provide diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and health maintenance to patients. Requirements: Must be a graduate of an approved medical school with Board Certification. Must have an unencumbered New York State License to practice medicine and at least 3 years’ proven successful experience as a practicing clinician.

 

Pay: $174,000 - $273,000/year. Benefits.                                              Job Order # NY1482541

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Job Title: Auto Technician                                                                   City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time and part time positions with a local car dealer. Duties: Perform brake repair, oil changes, exhaust work and tire changes. Requirements: One year of experience doing auto repairs. Must have a valid New York State driver's license.

 Pay: $18.00-$25.00/hour.                                                                     Job Order # NY1482596

 

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The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) is seeking a Workforce Development Specialist based in Syracuse

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The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) is seeking a talented Workforce Development Specialist to support a broad range of initiatives. The ideal candidate has a passion for developing career pathways, engaging with businesses, educators, and community partners to source solutions for workforce challenges.

Responsibilities:


Career Pathway Programming
• Work with the Partners for Education and Business team to support programming in coordination with school partners to provide students with career exploration and preparation.
• Serve on P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) Steering Committees as required.
• Collaborate with school partners to establish work-based learning calendars and coordinate employer participation in programming.
• Maintain accurate program documentation for reporting purposes.
• Participate in the planning and hosting of MACNY-wide events such as Manufacturing Month and the Annual Workforce Development Awards.
Registered Apprenticeship
• Work with Director of Apprenticeship and Workforce Development on multiple projects promoting statewide Registered Apprenticeship initiatives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on MACNY services and program offerings to businesses, educators, and community partners.
• Conduct company training for new apprenticeship programs, including documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison with the Department of Labor (DOL) with MACNY’s Group Sponsored Apprenticeship program and maintain records and databases to ensure compliance to regulatory standards.
• Help identify, coordinate and source appropriate on the job learning and related technical instruction.
• Conduct targeted outreach and recruitment to underrepresented populations including youth, to engage in pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Perform work as a team member on multiple programs and grant initiatives. Including, but not limited to, data collection and providing grant program activity reports as required.

Workforce Development
• Build and maintain relationships with businesses, educators, and community partners to promote the benefits of MACNY’s workforce development initiatives and MACNY’s Membership offerings.
• Work with businesses to identify and solve skill gaps utilizing MACNY based solutions.
• Participate in training programs that are necessary to support the dynamic nature of our work.
• Author newsletter and magazine content as requested.
• Attend MACNY and Partners for Education & Business (PEB) events as requested.


QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong interest in career pathway development, including programs for registered apprenticeship, post-secondary education including, university, community college and vocational/technical institutions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to build new relationships with a wide range of individuals.
• Experience with digital platforms, virtual events, social media, and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems, a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must have flexibility in availability to support occasional activities outside of regular business hours. Flexible remote schedule.
• Salary plus full benefit package including health, dental, life and disability plans, employer contribution to 401k and more.
• Includes travel within New York State. Must have a valid driver's license.
• Exciting work environment with a forward thinking, cross-functional team.

Salary: 55-60K 

TO APPLY

Contact Colleen Blagg,  

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FREE Virtual Workshops you can take this week from the NYS Department of Labor

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And you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!


Dec 5  - 11 am Transferable Skills
Dec 5 -  11 am Spanish: Interviewing Techniques
Dec 5  - 1 pm Building and Using your LinkedIn Profile
Dec 6 -  11 am An Overview of ACCES-VR Services
Dec 6 -  11 am Writing Effective Cover Letters
Dec 6  - 1 pm Civil Service
Dec 7 -  11 am Going to School to Get Back to Work
Dec 7  - 1 pm SNAP Overview
Dec 7  - 1 pm Public Speaking
Dec 8 - 11 am Chat with an Employment Counselor
Dec 8 -  1 pm Self-Motivation

 

Go here to learn more and see more valuable opportunities from the NYS Department of Labor

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New Herkimer County Civil Service Opportunities - December 8, 2023

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View details and how to apply at links:

 

Account Clerk Typist DSS

Clerk DSS

Community Svc Aide DSS

Social Welfare Examiner DSS

Account Clerk Typist - Mental Health

Senior Account Clerk 

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Featured Job Opportunities and Upcoming Hiring Events - December 1, 2023

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See who's looking to HIRE YOU!

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Hiring Events

  • 12/4/23-Carpenter’s Local #277 is hiring both apprentice and journeyman carpenters. With lots of big construction projects coming up in the local area, this is a great opportunity to earn good money while you learn skills that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Information Session Monday, December 4, 2023, at 6 pm in the first- floor conference room at the State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street. Please be on time and use the Genesee Street entrance.
  • 12/4/23- Oneida County Emergency Services will be holding Open House tours and on- the- spot interviews on Monday, December 4th from noon to 4 pm and again Wednesday, December 6th from 4pm to 7 pm at the 911 Center at 120 Base Road Oriskany, NY 13424. To apply early go to www.ocgov.net/personnel and click on the online application portal Public Safety Telecommunicator #68-455. 
  • 12/6/23-HP Hood is holding a Career Fair from 1 pm to 4 pm at 588 Broad Street Oneida. Bring your resume and be ready to impress. 
  • 12/6/23-MVHS is hosting a Post Acute Services Open House and Hiring Expo Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at their Center for Rehabilitation and Continuing Care (CRCCS), 1650 Champlin Avenue, Utica. They are looking for both Clinical and Non-Clinical candidates and would welcome RN's, LPN's, CNA's, Food Service , Housekeeping and PCT applicants. The event will feature raffles and giveaways, tours of the CRCCS facility, meet and greet with Hiring Managers and on-the-spot Interviews and job offers. 
  • 12/7/23-Free computer training at Herkimer Working Solutions 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Learn Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Career Search Skills, and Microsoft Word and Excel.  A flyer is attached. For more information contact Herkimer Working Solutions at 315-867-1400.
  • 12/15/23-Herkimer Working Solutions Mini Job Fair from 1 pm to 3pm at 320 N. Prospect Street, Herkimer, NY. Staffworks, Wilcor, Student Transportation Inc., Gehring Tricot, and the Herkimer County Sheriff’s office will be there hoping to hire Machine Operators, Warehouse and Office Workers, Drivers, Production Workers and Corrections Officers. 
  • 12/19/23- Save the date for the Central/Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. More information coming soon.
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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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Utica, New York 13501

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