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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.

Featured Job Opportunities and Upcoming Hiring Events - November 22, 2023

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Hiring Events

  • 11/28/23-Free 7 County Virtual Job Fair. The job fair will take place Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. There will be staff available from Working Solutions’ training grant programs to talk to job seekers about how our free grant programs can help them get started in a satisfying and good paying career. Register today! The combined registration link for businesses and job seekers is: https://pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/W991qW (Job Seekers select: "Attendee") 
  • 11/28/23-New York State Office of Mental Health Nurse Recruitment at 1:30 pm via WebEx. Now hiring RNs, LPNs and soon to be Nursing Graduates. Register today at https://tinyurl.com/OMHVirtualNurseFair
  • 11/29/23-The US Postal Service is holding a hiring workshop from 10 am to 2 pm at the Post Office at 100 Pitcher Street, Utica. Stop in and apply for any of their openings in Utica and the surrounding areas with onsite assistance.
  • 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. 
  • 12/6/23-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. 
  • 12/7/23-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. For more information contact Herkimer Working Solutions at 315-867-1400.
  • 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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WKTV-2 "Back 2 Work" Job Opportunities - November 22, 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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Monday November 27, 2023 

Job Title: Accountant                                                                           City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a not-for-profit agency serving people with disabilities. Duties: Prepare reconciliations, reports, and journal entries; Assist in annual audit preparations and contribute to various daily accounting activities. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and three or more years of accounting experience. Non-Profit experience preferred. Experience using MS Dynamics GP is a plus.

 

Pay: $40,000-$50,000/year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF7295203

 

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Monday November 27, 2023 

Job Title: Case Manager                                                                      City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time, for a workforce development agency. Duties: Recruit and oversee training or employment placement of participants. Coordinate services with partner training providers and employers. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant work experience working with people with disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds.

Pay: $45,000-$50,000 year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1481463

 

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Tuesday November 28, 2023 

Job Title: Firearms Associate                                                              City:  Utica, NY

 

Full time for a sporting goods store. Duties: Manage counter sales and customer service for firearms along with floor and counter sales of other hunting merchandise. Requirements:  High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be 21 years of age or older and have product knowledge of firearms and ammunition as well as ATF Federal and State Regulations.

  Pay: $16.00. - $21.50/hour. Benefits                                                   Job Order # DF7295617

 

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Tuesday November 28, 2023

Job Title: School Van Driver                                                                City: Rome, NY

 

Full time, for local bus transportation company. Duties: Drive school busses to get students to and from school safely.  Requirements:  Must be at least 21 years old and have held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years. DOT drug testing and physical required. No experience necessary. Training provided.

Pay: $18.50-$19.00/hour. Sign on Bonus. Benefits.                              Job Order # DF7296096

 

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Wednesday November 29, 2023

Job Title: Cashier/Expeditor                                                                   City: New Hartford, NY

 

Part time, days for a local restaurant. Duties: Follow procedures to open the restaurant. Take over- the- phone orders and cash out customers.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. No experience necessary. Business is willing to train the right individual. Must be able to multi-task.

 

Pay: $15.00-$18.00/hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1479886

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Wednesday November 29, 2023

Job Title: Mechanical Inspector                                                           City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time, for a progressive precision machine shop. Duties: Inspect and measure parts to ensure they meet quality standards. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. Must have manual inspection experience and the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings. Experience using optical comparators and measure scopes a plus.

 

Pay: $17.00-$22.00/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # NY1481490

 

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Thursday November 30, 2023

Job Title: HVAC Installer                                                                     City: West Winfield, NY           

 

Full time for a company specializing in home efficiency products and services. Duties: Remove old heating systems and install new energy efficient ones. Perform routine maintenance on HVAC equipment.  Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and at least 2 years of HVAC experience. Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Pay: $18.00 - $30.00/hour. Benefits.                                                     Job Order # NY1481567

 

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Thursday November 30, 2023

Job Title: Health Statistician                                                                City: Wampsville, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a county agency. Job Duties: Plan and implement data analysis systems to investigate the nature and extent of health care needs and evaluate proposed or existing health services. Requirements: A Master’s degree in Public Health or a closely related field OR a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or a closely related field with 2 years’ experience in public health research or biostatistical analysis.

Pay: $57,057/year. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1481394

 

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Friday December 1, 2023

Job Title: Billing Specialist                                                                  City:  Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a property management company. Duties: Process billing information using specified software and submit invoices to clients. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in related field of study preferred. Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a billing department required. Experience with Sage Intacct accounting software preferred.

 

Pay: $21.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1481483

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Friday December 1, 2023

Job Title: Human Resources Clerk                                                      City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a rehabilitation and nursing center. Duties: Respond to inquiries regarding general human resources issues. Maintain employee records and files Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent and familiarity with human resources databases, Content Management Software and Microsoft Office required.

 Pay: $16.00--$19.00/hour. Benefits                                                      Job Order # DF7303501

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HP Hood In-Person Career Fair - December 6, 2023

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Looking for a new career in manufacturing? Hood is looking for Operator, Warehouse Workers, Maintenance Mechanics and more...

You're invited to their in-person job fair on Wednesday, December 6th, from 1pm to 4pm.

588 Broad Street, Oneida, NY

"Bring your resume and be ready to impress."

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Questions? Contact Tiffany Bezner 

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New Oneida County Civil Services Exams Have Been Issued!

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New Oneida County Civil Service examinations have been issued within the Higher-Level Account Clerical and Information Technology series.

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View details at links.

Library Computer Specialist #16-791 (OC)

Application Deadline: December 22, 2023

Examination Date: January 26, 2024

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Principal Account Clerk #85-686 (OC)
Principal Account Clerk #74-870 (PROM)
Senior Account Clerk #64-673 (OC)
Senior Account Clerk #72-407 (PROM)

Application Deadline: December 22, 2023

Examination Date: February 10, 2024

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https://oneida-portal.mycivilservice.com/exams

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Office Hours - Thanksgiving Holiday 2023

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Happy Thanksgiving, from your friends at the Workforce Development Board/Working Solutions!

Offce Hours:

Workforce Development Board offices at 209 Elizabeth St., Utica - Closed Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.

Working  Solutions - Utica, 207 Genesee Street: Closed on Thanksgiving, Open Friday, November 24th. 

Working Solutions - Rome: Closed on Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

Working Solutions - Herkimer: Closed Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

Working Solutions - Wampsville: Closed Thanksgiving and Friday, November 24th.

 

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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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