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:

Bachelors

Major:

Any

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of state products, goods and services within the assigned work unit. - Working knowledge of applicable rules and regulations related to the sale of state goods and services. - Thorough knowledge of marketing media platforms such as In-Design and Adobe software. - Ability to strategize impactful campaigns and measure effectiveness. - Ability to conduct sales and marketing studies. - Ability to coordinate and prioritize work to accommodate various deadlines and timeframes. - Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with customers, manufactures, and internal staff. - Ability to communicate effectively to a wide audience visually, verbally, and in writing

You can find this position in these agencies:

Department of Information Technology, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue, Dept of Transportation, State Board of Elections

Degree:

Bachelors

Major:

Marketing, Business Administration , Crop Science, Animal Science, Horticulture, Home Economics

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, crop science, animal science, horticulture, home economics or related area of assignment from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of marketing concepts and procedures and basic sound business practices; - Working knowledge of specific technical/commodity area(s) assigned; and the legal and regulatory aspects of the area(s) of specialization. - Ability to gather pertinent data from a variety of sources and to present it orally or in various written formats. - Ability to deal successfully with a wide variety of people to include stakeholders, staff, media and the general public. - Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret economic data and legal guidelines to draw valid conclusions to advise stakeholders in marketing matters.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Department of Information Technology, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Revenue

Degree:

High School, Bachelors

Major:

Any

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the inspection, production, management or sale of meat and/or poultry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to meat slaughter operations and meat/poultry processing operations. - Basic knowledge of the principles of food safety, particularly as they apply to the meat and poultry food industry. - Ability to communicate orally and in writing with plant management, other inspection personnel, which requires proficiency in the English language. - Ability to work in the vicinity of live animals and in direct contact with meat and poultry products derived from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, ratites, chickens and turkeys. - Ability to work independently, without constant direct supervision. - Computer skills to create basic documents, communicate through email, and enter data daily into State and Federal systems. - Must have normal color vision.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Degree:

Bachelors

Major:

Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Criminal Justice, Anthropology, Forensic Sciences, Biochemistry

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry, physiology, criminal justice, anthropology, forensic sciences, biochemistry, etc.) or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of medicolegal death investigation experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques required in the performance of medicolegal death investigations. - Working knowledge of statutes, rules, policies and procedures related to medicolegal death investigations in North Carolina. - Working knowledge of and ability to understand and interpret medical and forensic information and terminology. - Working knowledge of the rules regarding evidence and the ability to maintain a legally defensible chain of custody. - Working knowledge and awareness of various hazards associated with possible scene investigations, including physical, chemical, biological hazards and exposure. - Ability to obtain and record the information needed for the adequate evaluation of death of medicolegal significance. - Ability to communicate with law enforcement and other investigatory agencies. - Ability to conduct interviews and investigations, analyze facts and data, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations. - Ability to deal tactfully with the public and establish and maintain effective working relationships. - Ability to operate photographic equipment, computers and associated software programs, and cell phones. - Ability to lift medium to heavy weights and/or hike long distances in outdoor settings and rural environments.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Educational Development diploma and four years of experience in a hospital, clinic, insurance company, or private organization involved in determining charges for professional medical services or hospitalization; or Graduation from a state accredited nursing program, one year of general nursing experience, and one year of experience in determining charges for professional medical services or hospitalization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act and development of a Medical Fee schedule, and ability to apply the provisions of these. - Considerable knowledge of medical terminology and hospital and operating room procedures. Considerable knowledge of medical, surgical, or hospital services provided for a variety of industrial accidents or injuries. - Ability to apply the provisions of the Industrial Commission medical fee schedule. - Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in oral and written form. - Ability to maintain favorable working relationships with other members of the department. - Ability to consult with physicians, hospitals and other medical providers. - Ability to supervise the work of others and manage an office. Good math skills.

You can find this position in these agencies:

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 laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. - Basic knowledge of good laboratory procedures and laboratory specimen handling. - Basic knowledge of test procedures performed in the laboratory. - Basic knowledge of the use of computers. - Considerable knowledge of specimen processing. - Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working with potentially infectious materials and the appropriate precautions to take to avoid infection. - Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of procedures. - Ability to make accurate observations. - Ability to communicate in both oral and written form. - Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Health and Human Services

Degree:

Associates

Major:

Medical Technology

Education and Experience Required:

Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the physiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied. - Considerable knowledge of the test procedures performed in the laboratory. - Considerable knowledge of applicable laboratory instrumentation, equipment and terminology. - Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working with potentially infectious materials and the appropriate precautions to take to avoid infection. - Skill in the use of laboratory equipment. - Ability to make accurate observations and make written reports of test results. - Ability to perceive colors normally. - Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

Bachelors, Associates

Major:

Medical Technology, Chemistry

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or aBiological science from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in a medical laboratory; or Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory; or Completion of a certified Laboratory Assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and three years of experience in a medical laboratory; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic knowledge of the pathophysiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied. - Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology. - Considerable knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work. - Thorough knowledge of the field of medical technology. - Thorough knowledge of the hazards of working with potentially infectious materials and the appropriate safety precautions to avoid infections. - Ability to perceive colors normally. - Ability to maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment. - Ability to interpret abnormal results. - Ability to prepare various laboratory media. - Ability to research and develop procedures and methods and ability to implement necessary changes. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety

Degree:

Bachelors

Major:

Medical Record Science, Medical Record Administration

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in medical record science or medical record administration from an appropriately accredited institution; or Completion of a medical record technician program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in medical record work

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Working knowledge of principles and practices of medical record science. - Working knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology. - Considerable knowledge of North Carolina laws, pertinent federal, State, and local regulations governing records and reports of medical care, vital statistics, and diseases. - Ability to analyze and to evaluate medical records and to apply established standards, regulations, and laws to specific operating problems. - Ability to organize and present information in oral and written form. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Health and Human Services

Degree:

Bachelors

Major:

Math, Physics

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in math, physics or other related science from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Working knowledge of principles and practices of medical record science. - Working knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology. - Considerable knowledge of North Carolina laws, pertinent federal, State, and local regulations governing records and reports of medical care, vital statistics, and diseases. - Ability to analyze and to evaluate medical records and to apply established standards, regulations, and laws to specific operating problems. - Ability to organize and present information in oral and written form. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services