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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.

DFAS Job Fairs & Current Job Announcements

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DFAS is seeking talented individuals to join their team!

Accounts Maintenance Clerk/Accounting Technician

DFAS – Rome, NY

  • Salary: $36,409 to - $52,957 per year (GS 4-5)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 02/06/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855397700

 

Accounting Technician

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY

  • Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5 - 6)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855153000

 

Military Pay Technician

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Indianapolis, IN; or Rome, NY. 

  • Salary: $40,736 to - $61,638 per year (GS 5 - 6)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855223300

 

IT Specialist

DFAS – Cleveland, OH; Whitehall, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; or Rome, NY. 

  • Salary: $57,331 to - $121,502 per year (GS 07/09/11/12)
  • Permanent • Full-time

Open through 4/27/2026

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854965900

* BE SURE TO SELECT YOUR LOCAL AREA WHEN APPLYING

DFAS is excited to connect with the community at two local libraries. Team members from DFAS will be on-site to answer questions and share information about the rewarding career opportunities available with the agency.

SEE UPCOMING JOB FAIR INFORMATION HERE

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The Herkimer County Department of Public Health is hiring a Supervising Community Health Nurse

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Department: Public Health Title: Supervising Community Health Nurse

Permanent Opening,

Full Time Position

Salary: $67,980.00 (2026 base pay rate)

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Featured Jobs and Training Opportunities - January 20, 2026

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FEATURED JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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JOB FAIRS AND RECRUITMENTS

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

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WKTV-2 'Back 2 Work' Job Opportunities - January 20, 2026

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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 January 19, 2026 

Job Title: Teller Supervisor                                                                 City: Rome, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a bank holding company. Duties: Identify customer needs to make needs-based sales and build customer loyalty. Consistently strives to satisfy customers by providing memorable customer experiences and digital engagement. Requirements: Must have more than 1 year (CSA) Teller experience. High school diploma or the equivalent. Banking courses required.

                                                                                                           

Pay: $19.00 - $31.86/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # NY1556571

 

Monday January 19, 2026 

Job Title: Retail Store Manager                                                           City: New Hartford, NY

 

Full time for a broadband connectivity and telecommunications company. Duties: Collaborating with peers to build high preforming teams through best practice sharing. Coaching and developing sales reps to reach their personal and professional goals. Requirements: 3-5 years of sales and customer service experience required. High school diploma or the equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

 

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1556272     

 

Tuesday January 20, 2026 

Job Title: Custodial/Building Maintenance                                         City: Utica, NY

                                                                                                         

Part time for a nonprofit organization. Duties: Beautification of the building, emptying trash, recyclable, and compost containers, report issues/damage of items used. May clean restrooms completely including wash basins, urinals, toilets, drinking fountains, floors (sweeping/mopping). Requirements: Must be at least 55 years of age. High school diploma or the equivalent.

 

Pay: $16.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1557060

                                                                       

 

Tuesday January 20, 2026

Job Title: Bus Driver                                                                          City: Rome, NY

Part time for a school bus service. Duties: Responsible for delivery of school buses to customers in a courteous, safe, and timely manner; ensuring compliance with all company policies, traffic laws, and state and federal transit regulations. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have valid CDL Class A or B for NYS.

 

Pay: $20.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1067812

 

Wednesday January 21, 2026

Job Title: Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk                                    City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for an animal feed store. Duties: Enter vendor invoices for payment. Enter product PO's/receiving & invoices. Run payables payments – weekly. Take phone calls/orders from customers. Wait on walk in customers. Keep updated binders for truck repairs as well as contracts for products. Requirements: 1-3 years of experience preferred.

Pay: $19.50/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # NY1556728

 

 

Wednesday January 21, 2026

Job Title: Process Technician                                                             City: Oneida, NY           

 

Full time for a plastic injection molding service. Duties: Prepare jobs with attention to safety and quality (resin, hydraulics, cycle times) and maintain accurate documentation. Sample new or repaired molds, assist with mold changeovers, and perform basic preventive maintenance on tools. Requirements: High school diploma or GED. Familiarity with molding equipment and basic computer software.

 

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00/hour.                                                                   Job Order # NY1557054

 

                                   

Thursday January 22, 2026

Job Title: Team Leader                                                                        City: Utica, NY

 

Full time for a retail chain store. Duties: Responsible for assisting with the execution of operational, sales, and merchandising objectives by delivering a legendary customer experience. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

                                                                       

Pay: $16.25 - $21.80/hour.                                                                   Job Order # DG1063626

 

Thursday January 22, 2026

Job Title: Count Room Associate                                                        City: Vernon, NY

 

Full time for a casino hotel. Duties: Perform the tasks of collecting slot machines and table games drop boxes; counting and strapping currency contained in the drop boxes; and organizing other paperwork and entering data into a computer. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required. Must be detail oriented and comfortable following company policies, procedures and controls without question.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                 Job Order # DG1066955

 

Friday January 23, 2026

Job Title: Quality Manager                                                                  City: Frankfort, NY

                                                                                                         

Full time for a machine shop. Duties: Support accounts receivable, material control, order processing, and quality assurance activities. Ensure materials, documentation, and processing meet company standards. Requirements: Experience in manufacturing or quality control is preferred. Must have the ability to read technical documents and drawings. 

 

Pay: $25.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1554358

 

Friday January 23, 2026

Job Title: Finance Coordinator                                                           City: Morrisville, NY

Part time for a county government office. Duties: Monitoring budgets, processing payments, payroll processing, maintaining financial records, and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Requirements: Associate’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field, OR high school diploma or the equivalent with 1 year of transferrable finance experience.

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00/hour. Benefits.                                                    Job Order # DG1069200

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WDB Virtual Job Fair - Tues., January 27, 2026

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REGISTER TODAY!

The Workforce Development Board, Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties, Inc., will be holding a FREE Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, January 27th from 11AM TO 1PM.

ALL BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS IN HERKIMER, MADISON AND ONEIDA COUNTIES ARE WELCOME TO REGISTER.

REGISTER HERE

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Attending Businesses as of January 26th

First Choice Staffing
GPO Federal Credit Union
GoNetspeed
Upstate Caring Partners
Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
Kamp Kiwanis
Java Farm Supply, Inc.
Community Wellness Partners
CABVI
NYS Office of Mental Health - Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center
New York State Office of Mental Health
Orkin Pest Control

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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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