Entry-Level Positions Data Bank
For this resource, Ed2NC is defining entry-level positions as jobs with education and experience requirements ranging from High School degree/GED with no experience required to jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or equivalent. e.g., a Masters degree in a related field could be equivalent to two years of relevant work experience.
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Bachelors
Forestry
Bachelor's degree in Forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution; or registered by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters.
Working knowledge of the principles and practices of technical forestry as they apply to forest protection and management. - Knowledge of fire prevention and firefighting methods as applied to forests. - Ability to develop and maintain good forest practices. - Ability to gather and present technical information effectively in oral and written form. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. - Physical stamina to work outdoors for long periods of time under adverse conditions.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Associates, High School
Forest Management, Environmental Science, Natural Science
Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
General knowledge of programs and services delivered by the North Carolina Forest Service. - Basic knowledge of wild land fire control strategy and firefighting techniques, protocols, and safety practices. - Basic knowledge of forest management practices including surveying, GPS, best management practices, and applicable environmental regulations. - Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with the public and other agency personnel including the ability to train and educate others on fire control and forest management related topics. - Ability to secure cooperation of the public and other agency personnel in fire prevention and control activities.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services
High School
High School
Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience
- Basic knowledge of the application of trade skills to the duties assigned. - Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignments. - Ability to follow oral work assignments. - Physical strength sufficient to move relatively heavy objects and to work at heavy manual tasks for considerable periods of time.
Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Geology, Geosciences, Physical Science, Engineering
Bachelor's degree in geology, geosciences, physical science or engineering with 30 credit hours of geological science course work from an accredited college or university. Some positions may require licensure as a Professional Geologist by the North Carolina Board for the Licensiing of Geologists.
- Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and theories of either geology/hydrogeology, geosciences, geomorphology, fluvial geology or other branch of technical geological knowledge, and knowledge of geological research processes; thorough knowledge of data gathering techniques and procedures; skill and ability to plan geological or geomorphological studies, or research/projects. - Ability to analyze, manipulate, and evaluate scientific information/data, including the use of software; ability to formulate or assist with programs/projects for completeness, compatibility, compliance with geologic principles and standards. - Ability to analyzing, and interpreting geological/hydrogeological data and processes concerning surficial deposits, bedrock, groundwater resources and/or geotechnical subsurface evaluations. - Ability to review plans and/or data for completeness, compatibility, compliance with geologic principles, standards, and design needs; - Ability to evaluate and approve program/project specifications for completeness, compatibility, compliance with geologic principles, - Ability to communicate with the general public and clients and ability to organize and supervise the work of others.
Dept of Transportation
High School, Associates, Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution, or Associate's degree accompanied by at least two (2) years of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing request for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing request for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Substantive knowledge of the assigned program and may require working knowledge of related program guidelines, information technology and communication systems. - Basic knowledge of relevant government program and functions relative to eligibility for disbursement of program benefits. - Ability to analyze program benefits-related data and apply appropriate guidelines and procedures to routine, yet complex situations. - Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information gathered through written and oral collection methods. - Ability to interpret and explain program functions, procedures, rules, state and federal regulations, and laws to program client base orally and in written form effectively.
Dept of Transportation
High School, Associates, Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution accompanied by at least one (1) year of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing requests for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices, or Associate's degree from an appropriately accredited institution accompanied by at least three (3) years of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing request for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five (5) years of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing request for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of the assigned program and may require knowledge of related program guidelines, information technology and communication systems. - Considerable knowledge of relevant government program and functions relative to eligibility for disbursement of program benefits. - Ability to analyze program benefits-related data and apply appropriate guidelines and procedures to routine, yet complex situations; ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information gathered through written and oral collection methods. - Ability to interpret and explain program functions, procedures, rules, state and federal regulations, and laws to program client base orally and in written form effectively.
Dept of Commerce
High School, Associates, Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution accompanied by at least three (3) years of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing request for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices, or Associate's degree accompanied by at least five (5) years of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing request for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and seven (7) years of experience reviewing, evaluating, or processing requests for program participation or eligibility; processing claims for benefits or payments; or other benefits program related experience that would include the analysis of criteria, funds, policies, or performance for compliance with program rules, regulations, laws, and /or practices; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of relevant government program and functions. - Ability to independently evaluate situations and initiate a course of action that is applicable in problem resolution. - Ability to review, summarize, and analyze program information, data, business operations, and/or financial statements. - Ability to determine and ensure compliance with program objectives, laws and regulations. - Ability to choose an effective course of action or develop appropriate solutions and/or reach conclusions. - Ability to take action consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences. - Ability to acknowledge and consider client's and organization's range of internal and external priorities in terms of the organization's mission and goals; ability to communicate, in written and oral form, detailed and technical program information, guidelines and standards/statutes/codes/regulations to various audiences to ensure that they understand the information and the message, and to seek compliance. - Ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience such as negotiating solutions among different parties.
Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
Working knowledge of the general principles of financial management and generally accepted accounting principles and/or grants administration practices - Working knowledge of current federal, state and local government grant programs - Working knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations in the subject area - Communication skills to relay industry information regarding current issues and to present findings in such situations - Ability to prepare written findings and present recommendations supported by facts and to prepare and analyze financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and to present it in oral and/or written form - Basic problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management - Basic project management skills to work as a team to develop new processes and procedures based upon changes in laws and regulations or industry practice - Ability to provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions - Ability to organize and format reports to comply with applicable guidelines - Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations
Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administrationn, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and 1 year of directly related experience
Considerable knowledge of the general principles of financial management and generally accepted accounting principles and/or grants administration practices - Considerable knowledge of current federal, state and local government grant programs - Considerable knowledge of technical and administrative rules and regulations in the subject area - Communication skills to relay industry information regarding current issues and to present findings in such situations - Ability to prepare written findings and present recommendations supported by facts and to prepare and analyze financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and to present it in oral and/or written form - Considerable problem-solving skills to interpret compliance and report findings to management - Considerable project management skills to work as a team to develop new processes and procedures based upon changes in laws and regulations or industry practice - Ability to provide appropriate documentation to support conclusions - Ability to organize and format reports to comply with applicable guidelines - Ability to review and document compliance with laws and regulations - Information Analysis and Decision-Making skills to prepare and analyze financial information involving existing issues pertaining to the subject area and to present it in oral and/or written form - Ability to initiate and maintain relationships with industry representatives, co-workers and others
Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Visual/Graphic Design, Commercial Art
Bachelor's degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of visual/graphic design, commercial art or experience related to the area of assignment; or Associate's degree in visual/graphic design, commercial art or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of visual/graphic design, commercial art or experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable knowledge of standardized and non-standardized methods and concepts for design and delivery of product. - Considerable technical knowledge of overall design concepts. - Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently. - Able to organize and follow complex and detailed technical procedures. - Ability to independently resolve complex hardware and/or software problems. - Ability to instruct others on utilizing hardware and/or software. - Ability to independently manage project timelines, resources and staff. - Ability to plan, coordinate, direct and supervise the work of staff. - Ability to lead efforts in all areas of visual design that require the creation and implementation of custom or non-standard solutions. - Ability to advise, collaborate and consult with clients/customers in planning, developing, and designing a variety of non-standardized and complex graphic/media design. - Ability to advise and consult with high-level administrators on visual/graphic design methods and procedures. - Ability to serve as a key resource to others on a wide variety of design and visual art elements. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and consult with clients/customers on issues and requests. - Ability to develop short and long-range design strategies intended to reach a wide audience. - Ability to research, evaluate, recommend, and implement various technology and equipment purchases. - Ability to manage supply inventory.
Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Transportation, Wildlife Resource Commission