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Our Ability CEO is a candidate in EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator Program

John Robinson of Glenmont is one of nine candidates in running for $50,000 grant to be awarded in D.C. on Oct. 17

For immediate release

ALBANY, NEW YORK, October 7, 2019 —  The American Heart Association (AHA) is hosting the EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in DC on October 17th from 6-9 p.m.

This is AHA’s third year of the event and we’ve helped fund $410,000 in grants to social entrepreneurs and businesses to improve health equity with innovative solutions in their communities.

John Robinson of Glenmont, CEO of Our Ability, is one of nine candidates chosen from 140 applicants to his year’s program. Robinson’s company collaborates with employers on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chatbot technology.

“Our Ability is excited to tell the story of the ability of the over 40 million people with disabilities in the United States,” Robinson said. “We know from personal experience, employment leads to better health. We are excited to be on the forefront of assisting people with disabilities to lead the healthy lives they dream.”

The EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator is an intense business leadership training and grant opportunity designed to help solve health disparities. Through the Business Accelerator, the American Heart Association challenges entrepreneurs, startups and non-profits to develop community-based solutions that improve long-term health by overcoming challenges in under-resourced communities.

Robinson has participated in the Business Accelerator’s eight-week MBA-style training and will join the other candidates to present their innovative concepts and ideas in a shark-tank style program at the Oct 17th event for a chance to receive grant money to implement their ideas. Roland Martin will be live streaming the event on his show #RolandMartinUnfiltered the night of the event.

The top candidate will receive a grant of $50,000 to implement their project. The second-place candidate will receive a grant of $20,000. The public can vote for their “fan favorite,” who will receive a grant of $5,000, by clicking here .

“About 40% of our health is determined by factors like our level of education, employment, income, safety and social support, all of which impact our length and quality of life,” said Amy Young, executive director of the American Heart Association in the Capital Region and the Upper Hudson Valley. “By identifying and elevating community-based initiatives that aim to improve health and well-being at the local level, the American Heart Association can make a stronger impact in its mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The Accelerator strengthens efforts that can transform under-resourced communities into equitable, safe environments in which to live a healthy life. It’s very exciting to have a local candidate in this national program.”

About John Robinson:

In March 2018, John Robinson was awarded the Capital Region Chamber Champion of the Year, in front of 1100 New York business leaders. John was one of 10 national White House Champions of Change for Disability Employment in 2014 in Washington D.C. Since 2011, he’s served as managing partner, CEO and Founder of Our Ability, which provides inclusive workforce and employment consulting, mentoring, workshops, keynotes and seminars on disability and diversity. Our Ability has a coalition of forty (40) New York State businesses interested in hiring individuals with disabilities. John was the subject of “Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story,” a public television documentary.

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ABOUT EmPOWERED to Serve

EmPOWERED to Serve is a platform inspired by American Heart Association multicultural volunteers around the country who are passionate about driving change through health justice and empowerment in their communities. These committed ambassadors are impacting gaps in health equity through advocacy, policy, education and social change. For information, visit empoweredtoserve.org.

About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke –  the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

For Media Inquiries:

Katherine McCarthy, Senior Regional Director, Communications, 518.626.8759 (office), 518.366.7920 (cell) or Katherine.McCarthy@heart.org.

heart.org and strokeassociation.org

 

 

Job Opportunity: Texas Health Resources | Radiology and Imaging

Job Title: Radiology and Imaging

Company Name: Texas Health Resources

Location: Arlington, TX, United States, 76011

Texas Health Resources is in search of Radiology Professionals to join the Imaging Teams at select facilities in North Texas to work Full Time, Part Time, PRN and Leadership Roles.

At Texas Health, we strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all who come in contact with us, be they patients or our employees. We are committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. We invite you to join us in furthering your career through our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.

Texas Health Highlights

2019 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®”
Employees’ Choice “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor
A “Best Workplaces in Texas” by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
2019 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (ranked #1)
A 2019 Gold level LearningElite award – national list of best organizations for learning and development by Chief Learning Officer magazine
A 2019 “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes

With 14 hospitals across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and one of the largest faith-based health care systems in the United States, Texas Health has the resources to offer a variety of career growth opportunities with equally remarkable benefits. You can choose to work in urban, suburban or rural facilities plus have the ability to move within the system. This gives our Radiology and imaging Professionals a level of flexibility that’s hard to match. Compassion begins with caring for each other and Texas Health Radiology and Imaging team members are committed to developing relationships that go beyond their job duties. Teamwork, camaraderie and effective interdisciplinary partnerships are the hallmarks of Texas Health.

You belong here, we invite you to join our award winning team. Apply online today!

Apply Here:  http://www.Click2Apply.net/rvsk87c2g2y69z2j

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Job Opportunity: Pratt Institute | Utility Porter

Job Title: Utility Porter

Company: Pratt Institute

Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States 11201

Open Date

Sep 12, 2019

Pratt Institute is looking for a full-time Utility Porter to join it’s busy facilities department. The perfect candidate will have their NYS Driver’s license, exceptional customer service skills and a desire to help the team keep Pratt clean!

Under direct supervision with limited latitude for independent judgment, performs labor and supervisory duties in support of the maintenance of the Institute’s buildings and grounds.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain and clean office equipment, floors, walls, rugs, stairwells, lounges, bathrooms, lobbies, elevators and locker and storage facilities.
Mop, sweep, wash tiles and wall surfaces; remove trash and snow; apply cleaning agents.
Move furniture and equipment as needed or directed.
Maintain the safety and cleanliness of all exterior and interior walkways in assigned areas by sweeping, moping or with shovels, ice melting chemicals, etc.
Maintain cleaning equipment; oil, lubricate, clean and ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
Maintain cleaning logs and inventory for supplies, hardware and equipment.
Report any visible damage, malfunctions and accidents involving the Institute’s equipment or property to the supervisor.
Serve as relief truck driver or truck assistant to pickup and deliver packages, furniture and equipment.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.

This is a local 311 position. Hourly rate is: $24.6103, Annual rate is: $51,189.43



Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or equivalency required; Associate degree preferred.

Experience: Must possess knowledge of different types of cleaning equipment and the safe use of chemical cleaning agents. Good verbal communications skills required.

Knowledge, Skills and License:

NYS Driver License required.
Ability to communicate with public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner.
Must have the ability to work well with diverse populations; and demonstrated level of cultural competence.

Application Instructions

Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/j6kxqkdhk6mk54xg

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Coding Class

Our Space Our Place, Inc. and Vision aid is offering a Coding Class

Thursday October 3 – Thursday December 19, 2019

For blind or low vision adults age 21 years and older

This is an introduction to HTML and CSS.

Location: Online- using Zoom

Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Cost: $260.00

Beginning Thursday October 3, this class meets every week until December 19. Office hours will be on Sunday from 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm (Eastern Time): an opportunity to work more directly with the Instructor.

To participate you must be a proficient user of Windows and the adaptive software you use to access your computer

After 9 weeks in class you will:

• Develop a web page

• Know how to upload and to make changes to your web page

• Have a basic knowledge of HTML and CSS

• Gain marketable skills for employment

Register

http://www.ourspaceourplace.org/register_coding.php

Questions

president@ourspaceourplace.org

Job Opportunity: Perrigo Company | Dryer Assistant Operator

Job Title: Dryer Assistant Operator

Company Name: Perrigo Company

Location: Georgia, VT

Perrigo Company is dedicated to making lives better by bringing high quality and affordable self-care products that consumers trust everywhere they are sold. Help us do it.

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT is looking to add a Dryer Operator Assistant at our Georgia, VT facility. The shift for this position is 6:00pm – 6:15am requiring shift, weekend, and holiday work (when applicable).

Job Summary

The Dryer Operator Assistant performs the proper sanitizing and cleaning of processing and production equipment to maintain a sanitary work environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsible for environmental cleaning and sanitation of the process equipment and Manufacturing area on a daily basis.
Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning checklists.
Assists Operators with labor duties related to CIP’s, normal dry cleans, wet washes, assembly/disassembly of equipment, silo switches, start ups & shut downs.
Accurately and completely processes and handles animal feed and rework while complying with established Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
Operate a vacuum sealing machine.
Prepare and document all cleaning solutions and prep cleaning equipment for use by manually lifting and moving equipment and/or chemicals.
Verifies the concentrations and effectiveness of sanitation solutions.
Trained on chemical handling and use.
Has willingness and ability to be cross-trained on different pieces of machinery in production.
Operate and navigate computer and various applications.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend written instructions.
Must be able to follow detailed written instructions.

Preferred Experience

Previous janitorial experience is preferred.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, safety awareness, a commitment to quality, problem solving skills, dependability, and attention to detail.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

Bending, stooping and lifting up to 55 pounds on a regular basis is required.
Standing and walking for 10+ hours of shift.
Incumbent will be exposed to noise, extreme warm temperatures, chemicals, and industrial equipment and supplies.
Candidate must be able to wear all required and necessary safety equipment and garments.
Work from ladders, scaffolding and staging is required.

Perrigo Perks

Perrigo has a comprehensive benefits package. Including:

Health, Vision, and Dental at reduced rates
Quarterly and Annual Bonus
Profit Sharing
401 (K) with Employer Matching
Starting three (3) weeks of vacation
Tuition & Gym Reimbursement
And More!

 

Apply here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/j3hyxb86dwgx3q87

Job Opportunity: Death Wish Coffee Co | Customer Relations Manager

Title: Customer Service Associate

Supervisor: Customer Relations Manager

Department: Customer Service

FLSA Status: Non–Exempt

Travel Requirements: Less than 10%

Position Description:

The Customer Service Associate position is responsible for overall front office activities, including the reception area, mail, and facilities. This position is responsible for being the front line for customers coming into office, managing the office retail space, including inventory, and being the gatekeeper for all visitors to the office.

Position Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manages the reception area to ensure effective customers see a professional image. Manages the in-house retail space, including POS system management.
Manage the inventory of product being sold in office, including organizing and keeping tidy products in the back room.
Supervises the maintenance of office equipment, including copier, fax machine, etc.
Responsible for the facilities day-to-day operations (such as ensuring janitorial staff is maintaining cleanliness of the office space, picking up the mail from the warehouse, running errands as needed, etc.)
Responsible for cleaning the kitchen, including the coffee machines, dishes, refrigerator and microwave.
First back up to the Customer Service Representatives on the phones, customer chat, and email.
Provide general administrative/clerical support to HR Manager, Controller, CFO and CEO, as directed.
Participates as needed in special department projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. however depending on emergencies or other events staff may be asked to arrive early or stay later.

Competencies:

Customer/Client Focus.
Emotional Intelligence.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Time Management.
Communication Proficiency.
Teamwork Orientation.
Technical Capacity.

Required Education and Experience:

Customer service and/or retail experience.
POS experience, especially Square.
Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Power point
Web ecommerce experience, preferred.
Ability to get up to 65-70 WPM with 94% accuracy

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Opportunity: The New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) | Account Clerk

Position Title: Account Clerk

The New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) is seeking an Account Clerk to support the Rapid Transition Housing Program (RTH). The RTH Program is funded by the NYS Department of Health and designed to provide rental subsidies and supportive housing services to high-cost, high-need Medicaid members in New York State.

NYAIL is a state-wide, non-profit organization, working with Independent Living Centers across the State to eliminate physical, communications, attitudinal, and other barriers for people with disabilities. NYAIL members are Independent Living Centers (ILCs), consumer controlled, cross- disability providers of advocacy, services and supports to people with disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Account Clerk will be responsible for assisting in managing rental subsidy and community transition service (CTS) payments and other agency financial functions as needed, including grant-related accounts.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 

Review invoices and reimbursement forms for appropriate documentation to ensure timely payments for the Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) program.
Prepare vouchers for payment ensuring all documentation is complete with approval signatures.
Follow agency procedures/processes for establishing new vendors.
Maintain vendor files ensuring all required information is complete and accurate (i.e. Address, W-9).
Enter necessary data into RTH program database on a timely basis.
Create accurate and timely RTH monthly reports, invoices and reconciliations of rental subsidies and CTS payments.
Act as a liaison with vendors and subcontractors regarding the RTH Program.
Perform monthly reconciliations, accruals and processes.
Answer vendor and program inquires in a timely manner.
Provide excellent customer service while managing difficult situations.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitoring work to ensure quality and productivity standards.
Participates as a team member for Finance, and assists programs as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all work-related information.
Assist with Agency accounts payable and receivable
Assist with generating grant-related financial reports as needed
Assist in preparation for the annual agency audit
Financial and programmatic record keeping
Provide administrative support as needed
Other duties as specified

Qualifications:

Workplace fiscal experience, preferably within a non-profit organization
Fluency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite required
Experience managing databases / data systems
Detail oriented
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfort with public speaking to small groups
Experience with the concepts of IL, consumer control, and equal rights for persons with disabilities preferred
Associates degree in accounting/finance, or equivalent experience preferred
Preference will be given to individuals with personal experience with a disability

Salary and Benefits:

NYAIL offers a generous benefit package and competitive salary commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to info@ilny.org. Include “Account Clerk” and your last name in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Job Opportunity: New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation: Senior Staff Attorney

Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney

Company Name: New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Location: New York, New York, United States, 10004

Contact Person: Stephanie Ball

Contact Email Address: sball@nyclu.org

Contact Phone Number: 2126073353

SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY

Position: Senior Staff Attorney

Terms of Employment: Full-Time, salaried (salary fixed by NYCLU attorney-salary scale, which is based on years of legal experience)

Location: 125 Broad Street, New York, N.Y.

Application deadline: Friday, August 9, 2019 (with applications considered as submitted and until the position is filled)

Salary: The salary for this position is governed by the NYCLU fixed scale. Under that scale, effective September 2019, the minimum starting salary for a senior staff attorney (with 8 years of experience) will be $93,000. (For an attorney starting at that position, their salary will increase to $102,000 in September 2020 and to $110,000 in September 2021).

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is one of the nation’s leading advocates on behalf of constitutional rights and liberties. Founded in 1951, as the New York affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, the NYCLU is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization with more than 180,000 members and supporters, and eight offices statewide. We work in the courts, in the legislatures and on the streets to advocate for racial and economic justice, free speech, freedom of religion, privacy and equality before the law for all New Yorkers. For more information please visit our website: www.nyclu.org

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The NYCLU seeks an experienced attorney to lead and supervise litigation and related advocacy. The senior staff attorney will work on the full range of NYCLU issues and will be responsible for supervising the work of NYCLU attorneys and legal fellows.

The NYCLUs Legal Department is comprised of seventeen lawyers, an investigator, three paralegals, a data analyst, and a legal assistant. Legal Department staff work on a wide range of civil rights and civil liberties cases in federal and state courts and in administrative tribunals. They also support the legislative, advocacy, and communications work of the NYCLU.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, conduct, and lead litigation in federal and state courts and in administrative forums. All NYCLU attorneys are responsible for identifying possible litigation and advocacy, preparing pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; presenting oral arguments; handling appeals; negotiating settlements, and monitoring final judgments;

Supervise the work of NYCLU staff attorneys conducting complex public-interest litigation;

Engage in the advocacy work of the legal department, which includes working with the NYCLUs advocacy, legislative and communications departments; work with NYCLU offices around New York; work with other advocacy organizations and elected officials; present testimony before legislative bodies and administrative agencies; participate in public education on civil liberties issues by speaking at public events and publishing articles and essays;

Participate in strategic planning for the legal department;

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

Eight years of civil litigation or related legal experience;

Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills;

Substantial experience in complex public-interest litigation in federal court;

Demonstrated ability to supervise attorneys and legal work;

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, public-interest setting;

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to advocate effectively, including an ability to initiate and follow through on public-interest litigation or advocacy;

Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and the priorities of the NYCLU; and

Admission to the New York Bar.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will have 10 or more years of experience successfully handling all aspects of complex public-interest litigation, including developing cases, all forms of discovery, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and appeals; will have 4 or more years of experience successfully supervising lawyers conducting complex public-interest litigation; will have demonstrated success in developing and supporting effective diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in a public-interest setting; will have engaged in successful advocacy and legislative work; will have substantial experience in public engagement, including public speaking, publishing, and interacting with the press; and will have expertise in immigration, criminal justice, education, or privacy and technology.

HOW TO APPLY:

E-mail your resume to apply.legal@nyclu.org with Senior Staff Attorney in the subject line.

Please submit a resume with a cover letter (up to two pages) describing:

1. Your unique qualifications for this position

2. Where or how you learned of this job posting

Applications will be accepted and reviewed immediately. The NYCLU may fill more than one position through this posting. Qualified candidates may be asked to submit additional information, including performance samples and references from people they have worked with in the past.

The NYCLU is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants regardless of race, sex, gender identity, age, disability, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and having a workforce that reflects the populations that we serve.

Contact Us

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The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS) Job Fair

The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS), a non-for-profit organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce a GREAT & NEW event coming to the Capital Region for Self-Advocates.

SANYS’ CAPITAL REGION JOB FAIR is scheduled to take place Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM. The Job Fair will be held at the Empire State Plaza, Legislative Office Building (LOB) in Albany, NY.

The SANYS’ CAPITAL REGION JOB FAIR is an event for Self-Advocates who are looking for a full or part-time job and for local Employers who are looking for people who are ready, able and have skills that would be an asset to their companies. Some potential candidates may need reasonable accommodations to perform their job duties. There are services and supports, such as job coaching, etc. that are available to assist individuals to be successful employees.

We are inviting employers who may be interested in coming to host a Vendor table where they can share information on their companies and meet potential future employees. If your company is interested in vending at SANYS’ Capital Region Job Fair, please contact Cynthia Gilchrist at cgilchrist@sanys.org or Shameka Andrews sandrews@sanys.org or call (518) 382-1454.

SANYS is pleased to help organize this opportunity to bring Self-Advocates and local Employers together which will enhance their opportunities for employment and to support the workforce in the region. We are excited about this new venture and are committed to have dynamic Employers and strong Self-Advocates from the region in attendance who are ready and willing to be great employees and employers!

Self-Advocacy Association of New York State

500 Balltown Road Bldg. 12B

Schenectady, NY 12304

www.sanys.org

(518) 382-1454 (office)

(518) 382-1594 (fax)

Job Opportunities: NYS Canal Corporation

NAVIGATION SEASONAL POSITIONS

Positions Available Throughout New York State, Including: Fort Edward, Waterford, Fonda, Utica, Syracuse, Lysander, Lyons, and Albion

Available positions will be located on http://www.canals.ny.gov/about/jobs/index.html beginning in early Spring through Fall of 2019.

Those interested may contact Canal Recruitment at: Recruitment@Canals.ny.gov OR 518-449-6003

Employees must possess, at minimum, a valid Class D driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS at the time of appointment & continuously maintain it thereafter.

SUMMER SEASONAL POSITIONS

Navigational season runs from spring until fall, with exact opening and closing dates shifting year-to-year. Recruitment begins in the spring and is continuous until all navigation seasonal positions have been filled.

Canal Structure Operator

Canal Structure Operators are responsible for assisting Chief Lock Operators in operating and maintaining canal structures. Canal Structure Operators interact with recreational and commercial boaters, and are responsible for recording specific operational data, as well as directing boaters appropriately for safe passage through locks.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. six months of experience in the operation and assembly or the operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, automotive, hydraulic, or diesel machinery OR

2. six months of experience working on a canal, of which 50% of your duties must have included working at a canal lock and/or lift bridge OR

3. a certificate of completion from a BOCES or a post-high school program in electrical maintenance; electrical construction; or mechanical, hydraulic, automotive, or diesel repair or technology OR 4. six college semester credit hours in electrical construction; electrical maintenance; or in hydraulic, mechanical, automotive, or diesel repair or technology OR

5. possession of a New York State electrician’s license and current registration.

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Marine Helper

Marine Helpers assist in the on or off-shore maintenance of various floating plants and dredge vessels. Marine Helpers may also assist in levee and/or channel embankment repair.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and physically capable of performing the duties assigned to the position. A valid License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required. There are no education or experience requirements.

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Tug Captain

Tug Captains operate and pilot a tug vessel at the work zone and are responsible for supervising a crew aboard a tug, including maintaining time records and tracking supplies. Tug Captains are responsible for the maintenance, light repairs, and general upkeep of historical tug vessels.

Minimum Qualifications: Requirements vary based on needs, but may at minimum require a valid United States Coast Guard license, with a 100 Ton Master of Vessels for Inland Waters and Towing Endorsement.

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Canal Helper

Canal Helpers assist in the operation and maintenance of canal equipment and structures and assist in maintaining grounds and facilities at historic canal sites. Canal Helpers may also assist in the operation of lift bridges, located across New York State.

Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience requirements. Applicants may be required to possess a valid NYS driver’s license.

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Marine Engineer

Marine Engineers operate and maintain engine rooms and other mechanical equipment, including routine maintenance and complete overhauls of main and auxiliary engines and other machinery used on vessels.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have four years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of diesel or internal combustion engines. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State is required.

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Deckhand Supervisor

Deckhand Supervisors supervise and/or train a crew of Marine Helpers in on-shore, dredge-related work, which includes operating heavy equipment on and around levees to ensure a smooth dredging process. Deckhand Supervisors both supervise and participate in connecting and dismantling shore pipeline with the assistance of a bulldozer.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have had two years of experience as a Marine Helper AND a valid License to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

WINTER SEASON POSITIONS

Winter season is when major repairs to Canal structures are performed. Recruitment begins in the fall and is continuous until all navigation seasonal positions have been filled.

Facility Operations Assistant 1

Facility Operations Assistants may work independently or on a crew to assist in maintaining canal equipment and structures, as well as the grounds and facilities at historic canal sites. A Facility Operations Assistant may be responsible for running heavy equipment, including commercial riding mowers and forklifts.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age and physically capable of performing the duties and assigned to the position. A driver license or Commercial Driver License appropriate to the types of vehicles operated may be required for some positions.