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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Degree:

N/A

Major:

Any

Education and Experience Required:

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to follow written and oral instructions. - Ability to learn routine procedure in a reasonable length of time. - Ability to deal courteously and to work effectively with others. - Ability to perform simple sewing operations.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Administration, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue, Dept of Transportation, Wildlife Resource Commission

Degree:

Associates

Major:

Engineering, Engineering Technology

Education and Experience Required:

Associate's degree in an engineering field or engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience; or completion of high school or a general educational development diploma and three years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Related experience includes the installation and maintenance of equipment used in the handling, storage, and distribution of liquids, gases, or other hazardous materials or code enforcement, such as building code.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working Knowledge of the physical nature of liquified petroleum gases, or other hazardous materials. - Working Knowledge of the principles of construction and operation of equipment and systems for the storage, transportation, and consumption of liquified petroleum gases. - Ability to interpret, explain, and apply the specifications and standards which govern the design, construction, installation, and operation of liquefied petroleum gas systems. - Ability to apply technical formulas in the solution of a variety of work problems. - Ability to work independently, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the industry and with the public.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Administration, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and two years' experience in the repair or replacement of locks, or equivalent required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Ability to install and repair locks requiring close tolerances, making precise adjustments, and precision cuts of blanks in the duplication of keys. - Ability to perform minor modifications to existing systems to include transfer of locks and keys and minor recoding. - Ability to lay out small keying systems or make minor alterations to existing larger systems. - Ability to maintain key records and security of keys, patterns, and combinations. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions. - Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems encountered in malfunctioning locks and door hardware. - Demonstrated ability to use the tools of the trade. - Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the locksmith trade

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and three years' experience in the repair or replacement of locks, including experience in the layout of major keying systems

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Considerable knowledge of master keying systems. - Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the locksmith trade. - Demonstrated ability in making minute filings and insertions. - Ability to maintain key records and security of keys, patterns, and combinations. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions. - Ability to maintain security and integrity of lock systems. - Ability to lay out keying systems. - Ability to supervise projects. - Ability to supervise staff.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of progressive experience in the operation of a variety of machine shop equipment in the production of metal parts

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Working knowledge of the principles and operation of various machine tools such as lathes, drill presses, shapers, milling machines, boring bars, dividing heads and grinders. - Working knowledge of the properties of common metals and alloys. - Working knowledge of precise measuring scales and the uses of measuring instruments such as vernier, inside and outside calipers, and micrometers. - Basic knowledge of sheet metal operation and fabrication. - Ability to perform various welding techniques. - Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical diagrams, and sketches of complex equipment. - Ability to interpret and carry out instructions.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of progressive experience in the construction or maintenance field

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Working knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment, and machinery. - Basic knowledge of project management processes and procedures - Familiarity with supply and inventory control practices. - Ability to supervise the work of semi-skilled workers. - Ability to direct the work of others. - Ability to function independently. - Ability to communicate effectively

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Health and Human Services

Degree:

Bachelors

Major:

Facilities, Construction Management, Engineering

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution and two (2) years of related experience in construction project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of Project Management. - Thorough knowledge of engineering design methodologies, construction methodologies, construction management as well as general construction. - Thorough knowledge of NC General Statutes and NC Building Codes relating to engineering planning, design, consulting, contract administration, construction, renovation and major maintenance and repair. - Skill in preparing plans, specifications, technical computations and cost estimates. Ability - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, architects, engineers, contractors and State agency managers. - Ability to plan and direct the work of architects, engineers and construction personnel. - Ability to coordinate the work of multiple design teams in varied disciplines

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

Bachelors

Major:

Facilities, Construction Management, Engineering

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Facilities or Construction Management or related Engineering field from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of related experience in construction project management

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Thorough knowledge of Project Management. - Thorough knowledge of engineering design methodologies, construction methodologies, construction management as well as general construction. - Thorough knowledge of NC General Statutes and NC Building Codes relating to engineering planning, design, consulting, contract administration, construction, renovation and major maintenance and repair. - Skill in preparing plans, specifications, technical computations and cost estimates. Ability - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, architects, engineers, contractors and State agency managers. - Ability to plan and direct the work of architects, engineers and construction personnel. - Ability to coordinate the work of multiple design teams in varied disciplines.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three (3) years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction including journey level experience in at least three (3) building or mechanical trades

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Working knowledge of repair, maintenance and construction techniques and of the tools, methods, practices, materials and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades. - Working knowledge of building codes and all other rules and regulations governing repair, maintenance and construction of facilities. - Ability to perform journey level work in a variety of trades and to read schematics and blueprints. - Ability to train, direct and supervise subordinates and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Department of Information Technology, Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue, Dept of Transportation

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction including experience in at least three (3) building or mechanical trades including one (1) year of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction including experience in at least three (3) building or mechanical trades including one (1) year of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources