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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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Plus you can speak with an Employment Counselor too!

Nov 6

1 pm - Spanish: Interviewing Techniques

Nov 7

11 am - Writing Effective Cover Letters
11 am - Going to School to get Back to Work
1 pm - Civil Service

Nov 8

11 am - Job Search Strategies
11 am - Fostering Access, Rights and Equity (FARE) for Women Workers
1 pm -  Communication Skills

Nov 9

11 am  - Resume Development
1 pm  - SNAP Overview
1 pm  - Roadmap to Getting Hired

Nov 10

1pm  - Chat with an Employment Counselor

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Herkimer County is Hiring an Employment Counselor

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Department: Social Services  Title: Employment Counselor

ANTICIPATED Permanent, Full Time position

Salary: $38,800.00 (2023 base pay rate)

This position may be filled from a certified list of eligibles or with exception that a person may be eligible for promotion, transfer or reinstatement according to civil service rules.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry-level position that provides professional employment
guidance and related services to clients participating in various aspects of the local social service programs. The duties
involve assisting social services clients in formulating and modifying their employment plan, which may involve remedial
education, specialized skill training, and related supportive services. The employment counselor is required to exercise
sound professional judgment in formulating and carrying our plans to meet individual employment issued presented by
clients. Work is performed under direct supervision of a higher-level staff employee, when necessary, to offer guidance
and instruction on individual problem cases. The incumbent of this position does related work as required.

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WKTV 2 “Back 2 Work” Job Opportunities for Nov. 6 – Nov. 10, 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 6, 2023

Job Title: Order Selector                                                                      City: New York Mills, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a beverage distributor. Duties: Check incoming pick tickets. Locate products using technology. Retrieve orders, build pallets, and position them on loading docks. Requirements: Proven experience as an order picker or in another warehouse position. Ability to read and write in English and. good physical strength and stamina required.

 

Pay: $19.25-$23.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1473230

 

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Monday November 6, 2023

Job Title: Program Manager                                                                City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a human service agency. Duties: Manage pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field and 3-5 years' experience in Human Services preferably with youth. Must have a valid New York State driver's license as travel is required.

Pay: $55,360-$60,000/year. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DF7180191

 

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Tuesday November 7, 2023

Job Title: Emergency Services Training Specialist                             City: Marcy, NY

 

Full time for a semi-conductor manufacturer. Duties: Assist with onboarding and training of Emergency Response Specialists. Develop and deliver emergency response curriculum to all employees. Requirements: Associates degree and current EMT certification plus 5 years’ experience with emergency response to Hazardous Materials and 3 years’ experience with delivering curriculum for adult learning.

Pay: $29.76-$40.92/hour. Benefits.                                                      Job Order # DF7191959

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Tuesday November 7, 2023

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Team Lead                                       City: Rome, NY

 

Full time, for an industrial machine manufacturer. Duties: Manage day to day projects and activities, ensuring project deliverables and deadlines are on track. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (engineering preferred) with 7 years of job-related experience OR a Technical Degree (engineering preferred) with 10 years of job-related experience OR 15-20 years of designing/engineering experience.

Pay: $110,000/year. Benefits.                                                               Job Order # DF7199287

 

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Wednesday November 8, 2023

Job Title: Entry Level Foundry Workers                                             City: Chittenango, NY

 

Full time, 2nd shift for a company that manufactures parts for the aerospace industry. Duties: Sort, inspect, re-size, clean and weigh material to prepare it for the melting processes. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Knowledge of a Foundry environment preferred. Forklift license may be required. Must be able to use a personal computer.

 

Pay: $22.54/hour. $2 Shift Differential, Sign on Bonus. Benefits.         Job Order # DF7196451

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Wednesday November 8, 2023

Job Title: Injection Mold Technician                                                    City: Ilion, NY

 

Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair injection molding machines. Requirements: Three to five years’ experience with mechanical hydraulics and electrical control systems. Knowledge of robotics would be a plus.

Pay: Starts at $18.00/hour. More based on experience. Benefits         Job Order # NY1480119

 

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Thursday November 9, 2023

Job Title: Utility Clerk                                                                          City: Utica, NY

 

Part time for a local wholesale club. Duties: Maintain the cleanliness of all areas of the club including the sales floor, offices, restrooms and the outdoor grounds and parking lot. Requirements: Prior maintenance or janitorial experience preferred, but not required. Prior retail/wholesale experience preferred.

Pay: $15.00-$18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # DF7199473

 

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Thursday November 9, 2023

Job Title: Customer Service Coordinator                                             City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a leading autism services center. Job Duties Provide quality assurance and administrative support working with individuals and their families as a part of the agency’s Fiscal Intermediary Service. Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. Experience working with people with disabilities a plus.

 

Pay: $18.63-$23.29/hour. Benefits.                                                       Job Order # NY1479966

 

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Friday November 10, 2023

Job Title: Fiber Characterization Field Technician                              City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a company that manufactures fiber optic products. Duties: Operate provided equipment at a customer's site to gather data that will be analyzed and presented to the customer in the form of a report. Requirements: High School graduate with additional college or trade school is preferred. Travel is required. Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Pay: $35,000-$40,000/year. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1477286

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Friday November 10, 2023

Job Title: Line Cook                                                                             City: New Hartford, NY

 

Part time, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a restaurant serving Greek specialties. Duties: Prepare food to order, setup and break down the grill and clean the appliances such as stoves and fryers. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent preferred. No experience necessary. Business is willing to train the right individual.

Pay: $15.00--$18.00/hour.                                                                    Job Order # NY1479881

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Office Hours: Election Day and Veterans' Day

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Tuesday, November 7th is Election Day. Friday, November 10th is Veterans' Day (Observed).

Workforce Development Board: Closed on Election Day, Closed on Veterans' Day.

Wampsville Working Solutions: Open on Election Day. Closed on Veteran’s Day.

Utica Working Solutions: Open on Election Day. Open on Veterans' Day.

Herkimer Working Solutions: Closed on Election Day. Closed on Veterans' Day.

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Union Labor Job and Career Exploration Job Fair - November 9, 2023

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The Central New York Labor Council has teamed up with the New York State Department of Labor to help the community connect, expand access to pre-apprenticeship programs, and assist current union employers to build a workforce of the future.

Workforce Development Board staff will be on hand to talk with job seekers about how our apprenticeship programs can help you get started in a satisfying and good paying career!

All job seekers and businesses currently represented by local union affiliates in Oneida and Herkimer Counties are invited to participate!

WHEN: Thursday, November 8m 2023, from 10am to 1pm

WHERE: MVCC Utica Campus, Room TBD

Register today!

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Questions? Contact Enesa Sabanagic: , 315-735-6101 or , 315-793-2271

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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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