The Defense Finance and Accounting Service Center has a significant need to fill positions for Accounting Technicians. These entry-level federal jobs support America's Heroes by resolving issues related to their travel pay and financial information. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in customer care, Finance or Accounting who want to serve those who defend America. Training and equipment will be made available and many positions will be telework-eligible. DFAS offers great benefits, and opportunities for education and advancement. Webinars were recently held to help candidates successfully apply for these jobs.

DFAS staff provided information to assist applicants in understanding how to effectively navigate the online application process.

PowerPoint Presentation: 
Click here to download the PowerPoint Presentation.
Webinar Recordings:
Click here to download the Webinar Recording. (April 2021)
Click here to download the Webinar Recording (September 2021)
Passcode: 22Z%f4$5

Click here to download the Webinar Recording (November 2021)
Passcode: 4$Bi9.7U

Monday April 12, 2021

Job Title: Accounting Technician                                                       City: Rome, NY

Full time, work from home, for a government agency serving the military.  Duties: Perform duties involving the maintenance of accounting data. Requirements: High School diploma or the equivalent and 1-year experience. There will be virtual workshops to assist candidates with the specialized application process Tuesday April 13th and Thursday, April 15^th. Contact Rome Working Solutions to register.315-339-0046.

Pay: $35,265-$45,847per year. Benefits.                                              Job Order #   NY1365726

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Monday April 12, 2021

Job Title: Registered Nurse                                                               City: Herkimer, NY

Part time and per diem for the local Sheriff’s Office. Duties: Provide care to inmate patients to promote and improve their overall health. Requirements: Current RN license in good standing with New York State and current BLS certification.

Pay: $26.14/hour                                                                                 Job Order # NY1363360

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Tuesday April 13, 2021

Job Title: Fleet Supervisor                                                                  City: Rome, NY
Full time for a new distribution center. Duties: Provide daily supervision of hourly commercial

drivers and other transportation employees. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required. College education preferred. Prior experience directly supervising commercial drivers preferred

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                               Job Order # NY1365767                                                      

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Tuesday April 13, 2021

Job Title: IT Specialist-Entry Level                                                     City: Frankfort, NY                                      
Full time or part time hours available for a distributor of safety equipment and industrial supplies. Duties: Monitor, prioritize, schedule, and respond to IT help requests. Requirements: Associates Degree or equivalent preferred. Will consider candidates working on a degree or certification in a related field. Must be willing to learn and grow with the company.

Pay: Starts at $17.00/hour. Benefits.                                                   Job Order # NY1365596

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Wednesday April 14, 2021

Job Title: Home Care Aide                                                                  City: Utica, NY

Full time or part time. Flexible day shift openings to match your availability.  Duties: Provide personal care, shopping, and light housekeeping for clients in the Utica area.  Requirements: Must be a certified Personal Care Aide, HHA, or CNA (expired PCA or HHA ok) Company will transition CNA to HHA with a free one-day class. Reliable vehicle & valid driver's license required.

Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. New Hire bonus.                               Job Order #   DE9432599

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Wednesday April 14, 2021

Job Title: Welder-Entry level                                                              City: Munnsville, NY

Full time for an outdoor equipment manufacturer. Duties: Weld assemblies to engineering specifications and perform basic maintenance on welding equipment Requirements: High School diploma required. Previous welding experience preferred. Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits.                                                               Job Order # DE9437812

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Thursday April 15, 2021

Job Title: Shipping Manager                                                               City: New York Mills, NY
Full time for a local manufacturer. Duties: Oversee all Shipping personnel and assign workloads to maximize on-time shipping of customer orders. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and

3-5 years' experience managing a manufacturing shipping department.

Pay:  Not specified. Benefits.                                                              Job Order # NY1365385

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Thursday April 15, 2021

Job Title: Laborer                                                                               City: Canastota, NY
Full time for a party rental business.  Duties: Put up tents, tables and other equipment for parties and events. Requirements: Must be able to lift and stand for long periods of time. Valid driver’s license is preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Pay: Not specified.                                                                              Job Order # NY1365516

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Friday April 16, 2021

Job Title:  Certified Nurse Aide Training                                            City: Morrisville, NY

Full time, 5-week paid training course offered by a long-term care facility. Duties: Earn your CNA Certification.   Following the training, the business will hire for open shifts.  Requirements: High School Diploma or the equivalent.

Pay: $12.50 per hour during training. Benefits.                                  Job Order # NY1365743 

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Friday April 16, 2021

Job Title: Associate Civil Engineer                                                     City: Herkimer, NY                                                                       
Full-time, for a County agency. Duties: Assists the professional engineering staff by performing field and

office work in connection with highway construction projects. Requirements: An Associate degree in civil engineering technology, surveying technology or a related field and two years of experience in engineering work. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Pay: Not specified. Benefits                                                                Job Order # NY1364575

The Job Corps Scholars program at MVCC is now open to US citizens or permanent residents from any community in the Mohawk Valley, across NY state, or out of state. See the updated flyer for more information!

 

Interested in learning a new skill? Ready for a new opportunity to do something unique and different? Adirondack Barrel Cooperage makes premium American white oak spirit and wine barrels. They have partnered with the Workforce Development Institute of New York to create a paid Internship to introduce interested candidates to the art of barrel making (coopering). Full-time employment opportunity available upon successful completion of the Internship program.

Term: 8 to 10 weeks (320 hours)

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour

Learning Experiences may include:

• Set up, operate, and tend drill presses, lathes, sanders, planers, and bandsaws.

• Use automated machinery, such as computerized numerical control (CNC) machines.

• Operate specialized pieces of woodworking machinery.

• Use of hand tools.

• Perform work in a production/manufacturing facility following safety rules.

• Stave processing, preparation, and grading.

• Barrel head preparation.

• Verify dimensions using caliper or rule.

• Sand barrels using sander machine, hand sanders and sandpaper.

• Barrel testing.

• Use of barrel wrapping machine and palletize barrels for shipment.

• Clean production/work areas.

Compatible Experience/Background:

• Carpentry/Construction

• Furniture or Cabinetry Assembly

• Manufacturing

• Woodworking

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.

• Must have reliable transportation.

• Must be able to lift 100 lbs.

• Availability to work Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Application Deadline: April 23, 2021

To apply, send a resume detailing skills, experience, and personal goals to . Resumes will be reviewed for potential in-person interviews. Only persons interested in the opportunity for a full-time position upon successful completion of the Internship should apply.