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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High School
High School
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma with one year of progressive experience in dredge operations and related marine maintenance work.
- Considerable knowledge of dredging techniques and procedures and the types and operation of mechanical equipment involved. - Considerable knowledge of the maintenance and repair of pumps, gasoline and diesel engines and electrical generating systems. - Considerable knowledge of seamanship, currents, tides, and the geography of the coastal area where dredging operations are scheduled. - Skill in the operation of dredge equipment, boats, and related equipment. - Skill in installing and repairing channel markers, dolphins, fenders, gantries, ferry docks, and ramps. - Ability to mark areas to be dredged; and to make cuttings of proper depth and width. - Ability to establish effective working relationships with members of a dredge crew and to supervise their work.
Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Environmental Quality, 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, Dept of Transportation, Wildlife Resource Commission
High School
High School
Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma with supplemental course work in diesel motor and electrical repairs and three years of experience in the maintenance, overhaul, and operation of industrial or marine engines powered by diesel fuel and gasoline
- Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines, pumps, generators, and other auxiliary equipment. - Considerable knowledge of precautions to be taken for prevention of fire and the proper maintenance and use of fire-fighting equipment. - Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relating to engine room work aboard dredges and support vessels. - Skill in devising and making temporary repairs. - Skill in installing and repairing channel markers, dolphins, fenders, gantries, ferry docks, and ramps
Department of Information Technology, Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Insurance, Dept of Justice, Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of State Treasurer, Dept of the Secretary of State, Dept of Transportation, Office of State Budget and Management, State Board of Elections, Wildlife Resource Commission
High School
High School
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma with two years of progressive experience in dredge operations and related marine maintenance work.
Considerable knowledge of the operation and repair of diesel and gas engines, dredge pumps, power generators, and auxiliary equipment. - Considerable knowledge of the methods and procedures used in dredging operations related to widening channels, making sand barriers and excavating for boat landings and harbors. - Considerable knowledge of state and federal navigation laws and regulations pertaining to ferry and dredging operations. - Basic knowledge of crib construction. - Skill in the operation of ferries, tugboats, dredge tenders, and crane and support barges. - Skill and ability to guide the installation and repair of channel markers, dolphins, fenders, gantries, ferry docks, and ramps. - Ability to supervise and instruct subordinate personnel aboard the dredge. - Ability to prepare reports relating to the operation, repair, and special problems of dredge operations.
Department of Information Technology, Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Insurance, Dept of Justice, Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of State Treasurer, Dept of the Secretary of State, Dept of Transportation, Office of State Budget and Management, State Board of Elections, Wildlife Resource Commission
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the repair of diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, hydraulic, air and electric systems, and components, preferably in the ship repair or shipbuilding industry
- Working knowledge of the operating principles of diesel and gasoline engines; reduction gears; hydraulic, air and electric control systems; and vacuum and pressure pumps. - Ability to independently determine the cause of and procedures to follow in repairing malfunctioning equipment. - Physical strength to move heavy objects and perform manual labor for considerable periods of time.
Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Transportation
High School
High School
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of related experience
- Working knowledge of standard practices and methods of the painting trade. - Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment used in the painting trade. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Dept of Insurance
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of experience in the installation and repair of a variety of piping systems similar to those aboard ferries and dredges
- Working knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard regulations pertaining to plumbing systems. - Working knowledge of the methods of installation and repair of piping systems. - Working knowledge of safety precautions in the pipefitting trade. - Ability to use tools and equipment necessary to affect repairs. - Ability to solder, sweat, and weld pipes and joints. - Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings. - Working knowledge of the characteristics of pipes constructed of a variety of materials.
Dept of Transportation
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of experience in the inspection or construction of steel ships, including two years of experience with US Coast Guard marine regulations
- Considerable knowledge of shipbuilding trades and applicable codes and standards. - Skill in the use of testing instruments such as calipers, micrometers, hygrometers, manometers, tachometers, and pressure measuring devices. - Ability to represent the Department of Transportation in a firm and fair manner at commercial shipyards; inspect vessel repairs and modifications; and negotiate with owners or their representatives. - Ability to read and interpret shipyard maintenance specifications, repair contracts, and blueprints. - Ability to research codes, regulations, ship modifications, and new techniques in shipbuilding. - Ability to perform repairs and inspections underwater.
Department of Information Technology, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, 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 Transportation, Wildlife Resource Commission
High School
High School
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related experience
- Working knowledge of techniques used in the preparation of steel surfaces for painting. - Skill in the use of sandblaster, chipper, and scaler. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions. - Physical stamina to operate equipment for considerable periods of time; and work aloft, using bosun's chair when required.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue
High School
High School
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of related experience
- Working knowledge of the principles and methods of oxygen acetylene brazing and electric arc welding. - Working knowledge of the heating properties of a variety of alloys and parent metals. - Working knowledge of U.S. Coast Guard regulations pertaining to welding on steel vessels. - Ability to weld in overhead, flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. - Ability to work and follow oral and written directions. - Physical strength to move relatively heavy objects.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Transportation, Wildlife Resource Commission
Bachelors
Crop Science, Animal Science, Horticulture
Bachelor's degree with a major in crop science, animal science, horticulture or a related agricultural curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and eighteen months of agricultural related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of the techniques of photography. - Considerable knowledge of the program, site or industry assigned and the ability to utilize this information in preparing interesting presentations. - Considerable knowledge of the principles involved in the marketing of programs, sites and products assigned. - Thorough knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public through a variety of media. - Thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques of planning and executing a comprehensive promotional program. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the public contacted in the course of work. - Ability to design and prepare brochures, posters, slides and other promotional material. - Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of promotional work including media, printing, or journalism technology. - Ability to prepare and present information in correct written or oral form. - Ability to plan, manage, and coordinate tourism activities. - Ability to analyze and interpret economic, trade and technical data and to draw valid conclusion from this material. - Ability to organize and present technical information in a clear and convincing manner
Department of Information Technology, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue, Dept of Transportation, State Board of Elections, Wildlife Resource Commission