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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.

WKTV "Back to Work" Job Orders for January 7 - January 11, 2019

Monday January 7, 2019

Job Title: Caseworkers                         City: Utica, NY                         
Summary: responsible to provide social work services for individuals and/or their families, including children, to assist them with their economic, emotional, social and environmental difficulties.  The social casework services may be provided in certain cases where problems of neglect, destitution, and delinquency are involved.  This position requires fieldwork and requires travel in both rural and urban areas to meet with individuals or families.

Pay: $38,550/year                                              Job Order # NY1287408       



Monday January 7, 2019

Job Title: LPN                                                  City: Oneida, NY                         
Full time LPN for a busy pediatric office.  Hours of work are from 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.  The selected candidate would be required to work one Saturday morning a month.  Salary will be based on experience.  Must possess a current LPN Licensure.

Pay: not specified                                            Job Order # NY1283527    



Tuesday January 8, 2019

Job Title: Sandwich Maker                               City: Rome, NY                         
Part time, 25 hours per week. Monday through Friday 10am to 3pm.  Duties: Prep ingredients and make subs to order. Must be able to operate a meat slicer and cook, stock coolers, maintain store cleanliness by wiping counters, cleaning food prep areas/coolers, mopping floors, and washing windows.  Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Some food service or customer service experience preferred.

Pay: not specified                                              Job Order # NY1287369   



Tuesday January 8, 2019

Job Title: Rome Mini Job Fair                            City: Rome, NY      
Rome Working Solutions will be holding a Mini Job Fair on Wednesday, January 9th from 10am-12pm at their location, 300 West Dominick St. in Rome.  There will be available openings in Manufacturing/Advanced Manufacturing, Human Services, Transportation/CDL Operators, Accounting/Customer Service, and Warehousing. Businesses will be conducting onsite interviews, so dress for success and bring plenty of resumes.  If you have any questions call Ryan LeoGrande at 315-793-5306.

Pay: varies                                                        Job Order # NY1287530




Wednesday January 9, 2019

Job Title: Limousine Driver                            City: Rome, NY                         
Part time, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Utica/Rome/CNY area.   Duties: Pick up and transport passengers for weddings, nights out, wine tours and more. Requirements: Chauffeurs License or CDL B with passenger endorsement.  Drivers must have professional dress and appearance.  Customer service experience a plus.  Excellent pay.

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # NY1287371        



Wednesday January 9, 2019

Job Title: Employment Specialist II              City: Utica, NY      
Full time position in Oneida county.  Responsible for the provision of employment supports to individuals with disabilities to help them identify and meet their vocational needs, maximizing their independence and utilizing all of the resources in the community available to them.  Requirements: High School Diploma and a minimum of three years experience working with people with disabilities.

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # NY1287487




Thursday January 10, 2019

Job Title: District Attorney’s Investigator             City: Herkimer, NY  
Summary: Full-time, plain-clothes investigative work in the office of the County District Attorney involving responsibility for the investigation of crimes, interrogation of suspects and witnesses, the gathering of evidence, and other crime detection duties. Under the supervision of the District Attorney the incumbent exercises considerable judgment in the conduct of investigations assigned.  Must be a NYS Certified Police Officer.

Pay: $44,455/year                                              Job Order # NY1287470




Thursday January 10, 2019

Job Title: Customer Service Representative      City: Mohawk, NY      
Summary: Assists customers mostly by phone and sometimes in person and receives orders from customers for their delivery of office supplies, etc. Gives customers product availability and delivery information. Is responsible for receipt of orders via fax, online ordering system & mail. Must enter all orders into a computer (order entry) from all departments. Maintains customer records and is responsible for checking inventory.

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # NY1287417




Friday January 11, 2019

Job Title: Home Health Aides                        City: Herkimer, NY                         
Summary: Provide simple health care, personal hygiene, housekeeping and related supportive services designed to allow patients the opportunity of remaining at home.  Duties: Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse. Maintain confidentiality of all patient and agency data.  Requirements: Valid New York State HHA Certification. Reliable vehicle with valid driver's license, registration, and required.

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # DE5719345




Friday January 11, 2019

Job Title: Software Engineer                         City: Rome, NY      
Summary: Working in a collaborative environment with software developers and customers; working to deliver quality products.Able to collaborate with, learn from and take direction from senior developers. Maintaining existing software components (bug finding, adding customer driven features, etc.) Developing new software components (low level design through testing). Tracking and remediating issues discovered during testing.

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # DE5747686   
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NYS Department of Civil Service has added exam announcements

The Department of Civil Service has updated the following examinations and have added them to their public website.

When filing your online application, note there is no technical assistance on weekends or after 5 p.m. on weekdays.

Effective December 13, 2018, please be advised that you will need a personal NY.gov ID to apply for Department of Civil Service examinations. If you do not have a personal NY.gov ID, please create an account.
Open-Competitive Examination Announcements (open to all qualified individuals):
26-564, Child Support Specialist 1

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-564.cfm
26-664, Construction Estimator 1 (Architectural)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-664.cfm
26-665, Construction Estimator 2 (Architectural)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-665.cfm
26-666, Construction Estimator 1 (Mechanical)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-666.cfm
26-667, Construction Estimator 2 (Mechanical)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-667.cfm
26-668, Traffic Signal Coordinator

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-668.cfm
26-679, Tax Technician Trainee 1

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc/26-679.cfm
Promotion Examination Announcements (open to all qualified State employees):

00-446, Motor Vehicle Consumer Services Representative 1

00-447, Motor Vehicle Consumer Services Representative 1 (Spanish Language)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/00-446.cfm
00-458, Driver Improvement Examiner Trainee

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/00-458.cfm
00-465, Tax Technician Trainee 1

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/00-465.cfm
38-191, Resources & Reimbursement Agent 3

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-191.cfm
38-198, Child Support Specialist 2

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-198.cfm
38-201, Human Resources Specialist 2

38-202, Human Resources Specialist 2 (Labor Relations)

38-203, Human Resources Specialist 3 (Labor Relations)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-201.cfm
38-204, Public Health Field Services Representative 2

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-204.cfm
38-208, Resources & Reimbursement Agent 2

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-208.cfm
38-288, Head Driver Improvement Examiner

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-288.cfm
38-302, Motor Vehicle Consumer Services Representative 3

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-302.cfm
38-316, Associate Accountant (State Accounts and Systems)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-316.cfm
38-350, Associate Accountant

38-351, Associate Auditor

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-350.cfm
38-358, Unemployment Insurance Auditor 2

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-358.cfm
38-375, Construction Estimator 1 (Architectural)

38-376, Construction Estimator 2 (Architectural)

38-377, Construction Estimator 3 (Architectural)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-375.cfm
38-381, Construction Estimator 1 (Mechanical)

38-382, Construction Estimator 2 (Mechanical)

38-383, Construction Estimator 3 (Mechanical)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/prom/38-381.cfm
Open-Competitive Continuous Recruitment Examination Announcements:

Issued on January 1, 2019
20-050, Licensed Master Social Worker 1

20-051, Licensed Master Social Worker 1 (Various Language Proficiencies)

20-052, Licensed Master Social Worker 2 - Various Program Areas

20-053, Licensed Master Social Worker 2 - Various Program Areas (Various Language Proficiencies)

https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/dashboard-start/lmsw.cfm
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WKTV "Back to Work" Job Orders for December 31 - January 4, 2019

Monday December 31, 2018

Job Title: Steam Plant Operator/Mechanic        City: Rome, NY                         
Summary: specific skills includes instrumentation, welding, computer controls, pipefitting, and other industrial skills.  Qualifications: this position requires at least 5 years' industrial experience that includes familiarity with boiler operation.  Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. Physical demands include lifting and standing for long periods of time.

Pay: $18-$24/hr                                                 Job Order # NY1286984               




Monday December 31, 2018

Job Title: Legal Secretary                                 City: Utica, NY                         
Full time, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, for a law firm located in Utica, NY.

Duties: Type legal pleadings, papers, and briefs.  Prepare and process documents for real estate closings and type real estate closing papers. Answer phones, compose and type letters, make photo copies, schedule appointments and perform other office duties. Requirements: High School Diploma/equivalent and training in administrative or secretarial skills.

Pay: not specified                                            Job Order # NY1285604    



Tuesday January 1, 2019

Job Title: Project Architect                           City: Cazenovia, NY                         
Summary: develop building designs that balance the requirements of configuring equipment to produce clean water with the priority of providing a safe, convenient and comfortable environment for the people who manage and operate the treatment facilities. Develop designs that adapt to existing contexts ranging from rural, developed industrial sites and historic neighborhoods.  Illustrate and present design alternatives using two-dimensional graphic and three-dimensional modeling tools.

Pay: not specified                                              Job Order # DE5726752



Tuesday January 1, 2019

Job Title: Mold Operator                                City: Canastota, NY      
Are you someone who needs an employer to offer you a flexible schedule due to other commitments.  This is an employer who is offering the option of working with applicants around their schedule to operate a plastic injecting molding machine. The Operator will run the mold machine under supervision of the floor supervisor. This position will require standing, reaching, and bending. No previous experience is required.   Trainees are accepted

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # NY1286763



Wednesday January 2, 2019

Job Title: Ready Mix Plant Operator                 City: Oriskany,  NY                         
Summary: responsible for successfully batching various mixes, as well as the upkeep and maintenance of the plant.  Operates plant in safe and professional manner able to multi task & trouble shoot.  Able to navigate Command Alkon automation.  Basic understanding of the mix components and quality control aggregate, sand, cement, fly ash,mixture.  Must have a valid drivers license and dependable transportation.

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # DE5731588         




Wednesday January 2, 2019

Job Title: Recruitment                                      City: Utica, NY      
Representatives from a local Psychiatric facility will be recruiting onsite at the Utica Career Center, 207 Genesee St. Utica, 2nd floor on Thursday, January 3rd from 10am-12pm.  They will be hiring for RN’s, LPN’s, and Secure Treatment Aides. Generous health and leave benefits. Defined benefit retirement plan. RNs receive a $12,000 Geographic Pay Differential, $5,000 Evening/$7,000 Night Shift Differential.

Pay: varies                                                           Job Order # NY1285496




Thursday January 3, 2019

Job Title: Secretary to the Commissioner         City: Utica, NY         
Summary: Candidates must meet these qualifications at time of application. Either: (A) Associate's degree in Secretarial Science, Office Management or Business Administration and one (1) year of secretarial or clerical experience or (B) Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience.

Pay: $30,599/year                                              Job Order # NY1286532     




Thursday January 3, 2019

Job Title: Director of Adult Mental Health Services      City: Utica, NY      
Summary: general management responsibilities, administratively and clinically, for the social work programs providing services in Oneida County.  The incumbent is responsible for the administrative oversight for Oneida County mental health needs and service delivery system. Requirements:  New York State Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW); and 2 years of social work clinical experience in a clinical setting.

Pay: $63,533/year                                              Job Order # NY1286529




Friday January 4, 2019

Job Title: Home Health Aides                           City: Herkimer, NY                         
Summary: Provide simple health care, personal hygiene, housekeeping and related supportive services designed to allow patients the opportunity of remaining at home.  Duties: Reporting any health issues to the supervising nurse. Maintain confidentiality of all patient and agency data.  Requirements: Valid New York State HHA Certification. Reliable vehicle with valid driver's license, registration, and required.

Pay: not specified                                             Job Order # DE5719345



Friday January 4, 2019

Job Title: Chief Maintenance Engineer               City: Utica, NY      
Summary: Maintains buildings, grounds and equipment by conducting inspections on a regular basis to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, and maintenance personnel needed.

Inspect property to identify potential and current needs.  Review maintenance problems, complaints, inquiries and work orders to prioritize and schedule work Perform preventive maintenance on a scheduled basis (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly).

Pay: $14-$16/hr                                                 Job Order # NY1287015  


 
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Community Solar Information Session

There will be a Community Solar Information Session being held at Herkimer College on January 24th at 6pm.  The presenters are representatives from a company called Nexamp. They plan to build a number of solar farms in Herkimer County.  Opportunities exist for a variety of contractors as well as information for the public.

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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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