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:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and the demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience involving the resolution of varied public contact situations which includes explaining information of considerable detail; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in the real estate field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic knowledge of policies and procedures for secondary road right of way acquisition. - Basic knowledge of State laws and procedures pertaining to real estate, conveyances, easements, contracts, and eminent domain involving secondary road acquisitions. - Ability to understand highway plans and construction methods associated with secondary roads and skill in explaining them to property owners. - Ability to establish an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public. - Ability to effectively communicate with property owners and the general public.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, 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 the demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience involving the resolution of varied public contact situations which includes explaining information of considerable detail; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in the real estate field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic knowledge of policies and procedures for secondary road right of way acquisition. - Basic knowledge of State laws and procedures pertaining to real estate, conveyances, easements, contracts, and eminent domain involving secondary road acquisitions. - Ability to understand highway plans and construction methods associated with secondary roads and skill in explaining them to property owners. - Ability to establish an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public. - Ability to effectively communicate with property owners and the general public.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Transportation

Degree:

Bachelors

Major:

Business, Economics, Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate or related field (i.e., Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture) from an appropriately accredited institution or an equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in the real estate field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to understand highway construction plans. - Ability to read and interpret title opinions and legal descriptions of property. - Thorough knowledge of right of way policies and procedures as well as applicable State and Federal regulations is required. - Thorough knowledge of the functional aspects of the utility industry and ability to review and evaluate utility estimates. - Ability to effectively communicate with property owners and the general public. - Ability to independently exercise sound judgement in analyzing situations and decision making

You can find this position in these agencies:

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

Degree:

License

Major:

License

Education and Experience Required:

Licensed to practice recreational therapy by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of human structures, physiology of human structures, mechanics of movement, lifecycle growth and development. - Working knowledge of co-occurring disorders and their implications for recreational therapy services are necessary. - Working knowledge of psychological functioning, pathology in psychological functioning, cognitive learning and motor learning that contribute to health and human functioning. - Considerable knowledge of adaptive and assistive devices is necessary. - Considerable knowledge of recreational therapy theory, principles, techniques, and methods as well as their specific implications and applications to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness with an emphasis on restoring, remediation, or rehabilitating physical and/or mental functioning and independence. - Ability to accurately administer a variety of assessment tools and to assess clients' current functioning level, develop treatment plans, and evaluate progress, as well as to determine needed services and supports according to the professional standards of recreational therapy is required. - Ability to articulate the philosophy, goals, and strategies of recreational therapy is also required. - Ability to perform accurate and thorough record-keeping is required. - Ability to instruct and guide student interns, subordinate staff members, and other medical and paramedical personnel in recreation therapy methods and techniques is required.

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 related healthcare experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of recreation and leisure activities. - Knowledge, skill and ability to assist the Recreational Therapist or Recreational Therapy Assistant with implementation of treatment interventions selected for use with clients. - Ability to report client responses, reactions, and behaviors through verbal communications. - Ability to schedule and coordinate client recreational and leisure activities. - Ability to work with a variety of clients (ages, mental competence, and physical capabilities). - Ability to assist with the delivery of services in a group setting. - Ability to assist professional staff and clients.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Degree:

License

Major:

License

Education and Experience Required:

Licensed as a Recreational Therapy Assistant as required by the North Carolina Board of Recreational Therapy Licensure.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Basic knowledge of human structures, physiology of human structures, mechanics of movement, lifecycle growth and development, psychological functioning, pathology in psychological functioning, cognitive learning and motor learning that contribute to health and human functioning and independence in life activities. - Working knowledge of recreational therapy, therapeutic activities, and recreation and applicable principles, techniques, methods, modalities/interventions/activities, and their appropriate implementation. - Knowledge of the application and implementation of assessment and evaluation tools. - Ability to work with a variety of clients (ages, mental competence, and physical capabilities). - Ability to observe behavior and to report and document patient/client response and reaction. - Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. - Ability to assist with the delivery of services in a group setting.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Degree:

License

Major:

License

Education and Experience Required:

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of professional principles, practices and theory of nursing and its application. - Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing the provision of nursing care. - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Knowledge of medications and the physiological effect of those medications. - Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. - Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments. - Ability to guide and counsel subordinate staff and provide feedback and advice/counsel to nursing staff on care rendered to patients. - Ability to provide patient and family education on disease processes, treatment and self-care. - Ability to demonstrate patience in dealing with patients, clients, and families. - Ability to communicate information to patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration. - Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations. - Ability to effectively teach nursing staff through orientation and on the job training.

You can find this position in these agencies:

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

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and sufficient experience in commercial fishing or other vessel work to be a master of a vessel similar to the vessels operated

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Considerable knowledge of the various fishing techniques used on-board commercial fishing vessels, the use of fishing equipment, the fabrication and repair of fishing equipment, navigation, and the use of standard and electronic navigation devices. - Considerable knowledge of local coastal waters and applicable State, Federal and/or U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations governing the operation of a vessel inland and offshore waters. - Working knowledge of the sea and weather, sufficient to safely direct the operation of a vessel on the open ocean. - Skills in all phases of seamanship including command, navigation and first aid. - Ability to plan voyages, chart readings and plot courses. - Ability to make quick decisions on vessel operations in times of crisis such as equipment breakdown and inclement weather. - Ability to pilot a vessel in inclement weather and heavy seas.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services

Degree:

N/A

Major:

Any

Education and Experience Required:

Education and three years of experience in fishing activities similar to those conducted on research vessels

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Basic knowledge of various fishing techniques used aboard commercial fishing vessels, the uses of fishing equipment and its repair, electronic navigation equipment and techniques necessary to maintain and repair decks and hulls. - Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures employed in fisheries management. - Basic knowledge of inland and marine species of fish. - Basis knowledge of operating boats and outboard motors and equipment used in sampling. - Ability to perform assigned tasks under adverse weather conditions. - Manual dexterity sufficient to splice ropes and cables and mend nets.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Environmental Quality

Degree:

High School

Major:

High School

Education and Experience Required:

High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma with supplemental course work in marine diesel engines and electrical repairs, and three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, overhaul, and operation of marine diesel and gasoline engines or industrial diesel engines

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

- Considerable knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine engines, pumps, generators, heating systems, electrical systems, and other auxiliary equipment. - Ability to plan preventive maintenance programs. - Ability to troubleshoot and repair diesel engines and their auxiliary equipment. - Considerable knowledge of precautions to be taken for prevention of shipboard fire and the proper maintenance and use of firefighting equipment. - Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions relating to engine room work aboard vessels. - Ability to work under adverse conditions such as heat, noise, cramped quarters, and inclement weather. - Working knowledge of vessel deck operations including safe operational practices in the loading and off-loading of various bulk cultch materials and artificial reef construction materials using dump trucks, track or wheel loaders and cranes. - Basic seamanship skills and have the ability to perform under adverse conditions - Thorough understanding of and the ability to use Global Positioning Systems for navigation and recording material deployment sites.

You can find this position in these agencies:

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety