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
Business Administration, Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business consultation, process improvement or requirement gathering in an information technology environment
- Able to articulate ITS value propositions from both a business and technical perspective. - Experience with analyzing and documenting processes and requirement specifications. - Ability to develop business case/ROI (return on investment) for ITS value propositions. - Ability to transfer knowledge and other important or relevant information to stakeholders and end users. - Matrix management skills for ITS, client and other involved parties/resources. - Ability to participate in the project to deliver the proposed and agreed upon solution. - Understanding of general IT architectural principles, technical designs and specifications. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with non-technical clients. - Ability to think analytically and problem solve. - Strong knowledge of and experience with CRM tools and business case analytics. - Understanding business requirements and translating them into specific software requirements. - Experience with evaluating information harvested through surveys and workshops, task analysis and business process description.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Bachelors
Business Administration, Computer Science
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or any related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in business consultation, process improvement or requirement gathering in an information technology environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Demonstrates a strong technical aptitude by identifying latest trends in information technology applications and new possible outcomes that be can be achieved through current platforms. - Outstanding analytical skills in order to interpret clients' business needs and to translate them into application and operational requirements and analytical problem solving. - Experience in managing projects: planning the project scope, directing staff members, handling change requests, forecasting budgets, and keeping within allotted timelines. - Experience in developing business cases and return on investment for ITS value propositions. - Ability to transfer knowledge and other important or relevant information to stakeholders and end users. - Matrix management skills for ITS, client and other involved parties/resources. - Ability to participate in the project to deliver the proposed and agreed upon solution. - Understanding of general IT architectural principles, technical designs and specifications. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with non-technical clients. - Strong knowledge of and experience with CRM tools and business case analytics. - Understanding business requirements and translating them into specific software requirements. - Experience of cross-functional process improvements in business/operations with expertise in delivering timely results. - Ability to link operational improvements to financial benefits. - Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Bachelors
Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Information Science, Planning
Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, public policy, information science, planning, or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in project management and/or portfolio management or closely related field
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Demonstrates a strong technical aptitude by identifying latest trends in information technology applications and new possible outcomes that be can be achieved through current platforms. - Outstanding analytical skills in order to interpret clients' business needs and to translate them into application and operational requirements and analytical problem solving. - Experience in managing projects: planning the project scope, directing staff members, handling change requests, forecasting budgets, and keeping within allotted timelines. - Experience in developing business cases and return on investment for ITS value propositions. - Ability to transfer knowledge and other important or relevant information to stakeholders and end users. - Matrix management skills for ITS, client and other involved parties/resources. - Ability to participate in the project to deliver the proposed and agreed upon solution. - Understanding of general IT architectural principles, technical designs and specifications. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with non-technical clients. - Strong knowledge of and experience with CRM tools and business case analytics. - Understanding business requirements and translating them into specific software requirements. - Experience of cross-functional process improvements in business/operations with expertise in delivering timely results. - Ability to link operational improvements to financial benefits. - Excellent facilitation, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Transportation
High School, Associates, Bachelors
Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate's degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, or related field of study from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the court system, paralegal work, or other directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Working knowledge of punishment plans, government and nonprofit service work agencies in the community. - Working knowledge of work placement techniques. - Working knowledge of judicial and law enforcement systems and their operational procedures. - Working knowledge of characteristics of various offender groups. - Basic knowledge of computer operations and applicable software. - Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with participating agencies in the community, as well as judicial, law enforcement, and DPS personnel. - Ability to conduct rudimentary interviews of persons with varied educational, cultural, and social experiences. - Ability to communicate in oral and written presentations.
Administrative Office of the Courts, Dept of Public Safety
Bachelors, Masters
Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice
Bachelor's degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, counseling, or criminal justice from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience; or Master's degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in counseling or working with the juvenile/family client population and/or related human service case management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of juvenile laws, statutory guidelines, procedures, and requirements, and social agencies and community resources relevant to the program and client needs - Considerable knowledge of adolescent development and family, group, and juvenile delinquency dynamics and intervention techniques - Thorough knowledge of a wide range of behavioral, socioeconomic, and psychosocial problems and their treatment - Skill in establishing rapport with juveniles and families and in assessing juvenile/family strengths and dysfunctions, and an understanding of the psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects that contribute to these issues - Skilled in crisis intervention and the application of counseling techniques and principles - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with juveniles and families, as well as civic, legal, social organizations, school, and Court personnel - Ability to impartially analyze information, communicate clearly and concisely, and plan and execute work to effectively manage workload
Dept of Public Safety
N/A
Any
Education and/or experience in manual work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to two (2) years of experience.
- Working knowledge of the methods and practices used in loading, unloading, and storing materials or heavy objects. - Working knowledge of the methods and practices used in building and maintenance construction and grounds upkeep. - Working knowledge of the equipment used to move or lift heavy objects. - Ability to plan and direct a group of employees performing routine manual tasks. - Ability to understand and carry out oral or written work assignments. - Ability to maintain routine clerical records. - Ability to perform work involving physical strain for extended periods of time
Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Transportation
High School
High School
Education and/or experience in a commercial or institutional laundry that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade.
Basic knowledge of laundry processes. - Skill in the operation of washing equipment. - Ability to operate machinery per safety guidelines. - Ability to perform heavy physical labor for considerable periods of time. - Ability to recognize and report malfunctioning of machinery. - Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. - Ability to identify, mark, and grade laundry items according to a standard system
Department of Information Technology, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Political Science, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, Englisht
Bachelor's degree political science, public administration, communications, journalism, English or closely related curriculum and two years of professional experience in lobbying, governmental relations, political campaigns, broadcasting, communications, or public relations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to quickly develop a working knowledge of the organization and programs of the assigned agency or university, and to develop a strong knowledge of the principle leadership in the agency, state government, the N. C. General Assembly and U.S. Congress. - Ability to exercise judgment in appraising and analyzing situations. - Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with members and staff of the N. C. General Assembly, agency staff, public officials, and others. - Ability to make presentations and to speak and write clearly. - Ability to understand state statutes and other laws and regulations governing the agency or university.
Administrative Office of the Courts, Dept of Administration, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of the Secretary of State, Wildlife Resource Commission
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field
Working knowledge of library policies, procedures, and operations. - Working knowledge of applicable functional areas in relation to overall operation of library. - Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of library and information science. - Ability to use and demonstrate understanding of library applications (internal and external) in a networked environment to record and retrieve information. - Ability to prepare and communicate routine information about assigned functional area. - Ability to listen and respond appropriately to non-routine inquiries about services offered, supplementary resources, or other relevant information. - Ability to develop basic instructional materials/finding aids that effectively communicate library practices and technical terminology to facilitate staff and patron use of library technology, resources, and facilities. - Ability to communicate effectively via a variety of means, to a variety of audiences and audience sizes (one-on-one and with groups). - Ability to handle limited number of non-routine requests.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety
License
License
Licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Working knowledge of nursing techniques, procedures, theory and practices. - Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health and safety practices. - Working knowledge of proper dosage, effects & contraindications. - Skill in routine medical procedures (i.e. basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas, taking vital signs, such as blood pressure temperature, and weight, collect specimens, etc.). - Skill in preparing and administering medications. - Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff on daily routines. - Ability to provide direct nursing care within scope of practice. - Ability to observe and evaluate patient's condition. - Ability to instruct patients in routine medical care. - Ability to respond to potentially life threatening situations in a calm and orderly manner. - Ability to demonstrate a professional and caring approach. - Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families orally and in written form
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Insurance, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue, Dept of the Secretary of State