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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.

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!

Featured Jobs

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 11/27/2023

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Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-29-2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads 11-30-2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 12/1/2023

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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WKTV-2 "Back 2 Work" Job Opportunities - December 1, 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 December 4, 2023 

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler                                                         City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures industrial equipment. Duties: Interpret blueprints to build machinery that meets design specifications. Provide support in other areas of the company when needed. Requirements: High school diploma and the ability to read pneumatic schematics. Advanced computer skills and 1-2 years of mechanical assembly experience required.

 

Pay: $18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # DF7324550

 

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Monday December 4, 2023 

Job Title: Office Manager                                                                     City: Whitesboro, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time, 16 hours per week, for a hearing and audiology practice. Duties: Schedule meetings and appointments, order office supplies, greet visitors and provide general administrative support. Requirements: High School diploma and 2 years’ experience in a medical office setting. Experience as a Front Office Manager or Office Administrator would be an advantage.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1482218

 

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Tuesday December 5, 2023 

Job Title: Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee                                 City:  Utica, NY

 

Full time for the State Department of Transportation. Duties: Flagging, picking up litter and doing other heavy physical labor activities. Once trained and certified, you can operate equipment, such as a tractor mower, forklift, and patch roller. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a Class D Driver's license. Must attain a CDL permit within three (3) months of appointment.

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  Pay: $46,567.00/year. Benefits                                                           Job Order # NY1481883

 

 

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Tuesday December 5, 2023

Job Title: Corrections RN                                                                    City: Rome, NY

 

Full time for a healthcare staffing agency. Duties: Work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, correctional officers, and administrators to ensure the well-being of the incarcerated population.  Requirements:  Current New York State Registered Nurse License. At least one year of correctional health care experience preferred.

Pay: $55.00/hour. Benefits                                                                   Job Order # DF7326057

 

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Wednesday December 6, 2023

Job Title: Pharmacy Operations Manager                                              City: Oneida, NY

 

Full time for a drugstore chain. Duties: Perform day-to-day non-clinical pharmacy operations and administrative activities. Ensure efficient pharmacy workflow and serve as a full-time certified pharmacy technician. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent, pharmacy technician certification and one year of work experience in a retail or hospital setting.

 

Pay: $22.50-$31.00/hour. Benefits                                                        Job Order # DF7325010

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Wednesday December 6, 2023

Job Title: Hospital Liaison/Marketer                                                     City: Ilion, NY

 

Full time for a skilled nursing facility. Duties: Work with hospitals and other medical facilities in the area to identify and help place individuals who have skilled nursing needs. Requirements: Must be familiar with business development goals and be able to execute marketing plans. Must be able to conduct individual and group presentations for health care professionals, senior groups, churches, and others.

 

Pay: $55,000-$65,000/hour. Benefits                                                    Job Order # DF7324889

 

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Thursday December 7, 2023

Job Title: Cyber Integration & Test Engineer                                       City: Rome, NY           

 

Full time for a government research laboratory. Duties: Develop and test solutions for Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Cyber technologies.  Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree. US Citizenship is required along with the ability to obtain interim Secret clearance.

Pay: $54,500 - $92,700/year. Benefits.                                                  Job Order # DF7320848

 

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Thursday December 7, 2023

Job Title: Strategic Account Coordinator                                            City: Clinton, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for local manufacturer. Job Duties: Deliver a world-class customer experience for strategic accounts in a designated market segment. This includes all aspects of the customer lifecycle: order management, delivery, quality, and post-sales support. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business or operations preferred along with 3 to 5 years' experience in a business-to-business sales environment.

Pay: $56,000-$68,000/year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF7322592

 

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Friday December 8, 2023

Job Title: Youth Specialist                                                                   City:  Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a community action agency. Duties: Incorporate a Trauma Informed Care approach to program delivery for youth who have barriers toward developing a productive and self-sufficient lifestyle. Requirements: Associates degree in a Human Services related field or equivalent experience. Must have a valid New York State driver's license. Background check, fingerprinting, and physical exam required.

 

Pay: $17.22-$22.96/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # NY1481964

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Friday December 8, 2023

Job Title: Order Processor                                                                   City: Frankfort, NY

 

Full time for a supplier of recreation and camping products to camp stores throughout the Northeast. Duties: Process customer orders for shipment and provide the warehouse with pick tickets. Prepare customer invoices and process credit card transactions.   Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. Must have good attention to detail. Some clerical work and filing required.

 Pay: $16.50/hour. Benefits                                                                  Job Order # NY1482066

 

 

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Tidal Basin is hiring an Expense Analyst in Utica

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Tidal Basin has a potential opportunity available for an Expense Analyst. The objective of the Expense Analyst is to support all travel expense functions including, but not limited to expense report review and coding, employee support and to ensure submitted expenses are in accordance with travel policy guidelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities include:

Analyze and review expense reports submitted by employees for accuracy and proper coding.

Ensure that employees are in compliance with travel policy guidelines.

Various research and administrative functions related to expense reporting policy & procedures.

Maintain submitted expense reports in the ORC database to ensure reports are properly approved and reimbursed on a timely basis.

Communication with employees (including executives) regarding submitted expense reports.

Staff support for employees to handle questions, requests or other matters relating to expense reporting and travel policy.

Assist members of the Finance Department by providing copies of expense reports as required for billing, audits or sundry tasks.

Inform management of unusual activity and/or transactions not in compliance with travel policy guidelines • Assist with special projects as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Complete all required compliance training on an annual basis.

Skills and Competencies: (i.e., dependable, self-directed, goal-oriented, ability to effectively communicate complex information, Emergency Management / Disaster Recovery industry knowledge preferred, specific technical programs needed, etc.)

Demonstrated integrity and confidentiality.

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and prioritize is mandatory.

Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)

Required Education and Experience:

Associates degree in related field of study required (Preferred)

Minimum of 0 to 2 years of experience (Preferred)

 

Reference/Security Check?          Yes

Job is:    Full Time

Work Hours        8-5 M-F

Overtime?          Yes

Number of Years of Education Needed? 2

Specialized education required? Expenses experience preferred

Years of Experience Required     0-2 years

Will you accept related experience?        Yes

Will you accept a trainee?            Yes

Are you interested in On-The-Job Training?          Yes

Are you on a public transportation route?             Yes

Is a driver's license required?      No

Salary Range      $18-20/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

 

Address

126 Business Park Drive

Utica, NY 13502

https://www.tidalbasingroup.com/

 

To Apply Contact: Natalie Crary

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