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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Associates
Medical Sonography, Cardio/Vascular Sonography
Associate's degree in Medical Sonography, Cardio/Vascular Sonography, or a closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the application of ultrasound imaging techniques by use of a variety of equipment machines such as gray-scale, real-time, spectral-power, and color Doppler. - Knowledge of anatomy including muscular, skeletal, and circulatory systems and diseases and their effects on the human body. - Skill in providing written summaries and discussing test results with the physician. - Ability to communicate with a variety of customers and clients including clinical staff, patients, and vendors.
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
High School
High School
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of dispatcher experience and work efficiently under pressure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of the Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations pertaining to transmission of messages and radios. - Basic knowledge of the operation of multi-channel telecommunications equipment and computer terminals. - Knowledge of computer operations sufficient to enter, retrieve and manipulate data. - Effectively prioritize situations and make decisions based on the information received. - Ability to speak clearly and distinctly. - Ability to efficiently receive and transmit communications messages while working under pressure caused by volume of messages or criticality of the situation. - Able to handle multiple tasks to receive and communicate information to and from several sources ensuring calls for service are dispatched and monitored in a timely manner.
Dept of Public Safety
Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in a progressive training or teaching role or one year of experience in a human service, counseling, or training program in the subject matter specified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of training theory, principles, and techniques. - Considerable knowledge of capabilities and uses of audiovisual aids and other training tools and resources. - Skills in counseling and relating to others. - Ability to interpret, apply, and communicate a variety of policies, procedures, and regulations. - Ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing training needs, development of objectives, recommending training goals, and evaluating student learning. - Ability to develop course outlines and lesson plans. - Ability to adapt and communicate information to a wide range of audiences and situations. - Demonstrated skill in assessing, planning, executing, evaluating, and adapting training to meet organizational needs.
Dept of Health and Human Services
High School
High School
Completion of high school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in Gas and Oil or Weights and Measures Inspection Program
- Considerable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations involved in the State's Gas and Oil and Weights and Measures Inspection programs. - Considerable knowledge of the principles of construction and operation of the equipment being inspected. - Ability to comprehend, explain and apply rules and regulations. - Ability to train and supervise employees. - Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of related work experience in the gas and oil industry or the scales industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of the principles of construction and operation of the equipment being inspected. - Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written form. - Ability to explain provisions of laws and regulations to owners, users, and public. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with wholesalers, retailers, and other persons engaged in the use and operation of the gas and oil equipment or the weighing and measuring devices that are being regulated. - Ability to deal with enforcement problems with fairness and tact. - Ability to perform minor adjustments to equipment that is being inspected. - Ability to write clear and concise reports of findings. - Ability to work independently.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety
Bachelors
Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public policy or related field from an accredited institution and two (2) years of experience preferably in governmental accounting or budgeting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, financial and program analysis, and state government budgeting and accounting, especially budget preparation and budget execution. Considerable knowledge of the executive, legislative, and political structures of North Carolina. - Considerable analytical and communicative skills and abilities involving program and financial analysis and evaluation. Working knowledge of the assigned agency programs is preferred. Ability and skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of associates, high level agency officials, legislators, public officials, and/or the general public. Ability to work independently and to exercise discretion. Ability to exercise creative and independent thinking in problem resolution. Ability to display a professional demeanor in pressure situations. Expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficiency in organizing and presenting clear oral and written reports of findings and recommendations.
Office of State Budget and Management
Bachelors
Accounting, Business Administration
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution with 24 credit hours of accounting coursework; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to, governmental accounting and non-governmental accounting. - Working knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and information systems and operations at the statewide level. - Ability to independently interpret and apply these principles. - Considerable knowledge of program specifics such as electronic-commerce, banking, bond disclosure requirements, or other area. - Thorough knowledge of applicable information technology resources to perform accounting duties. - Ability to independently interpret program or activity requirements. - Thorough knowledge of current policy, state and federal laws and legislation, industry standards, and state government operations. - Ability to identify policy issues and initiate changes or recommendations. - Ability to independently develop statewide fiscal training and education needs based on a thorough knowledge of accounting standards and systems, auditing standards and procedures, federal single audit, cost allocation, tax compliance, e-commerce, and related systems. - Ability to independently consult and suggest corrective action related to moderately complex statewide fiscal and/or financial challenges. - Ability to lead project(s) within established guidelines and standards, or ability to lead a component of a larger project. - Ability to develop improvements and implement changes. - Ability to identify changing requirements and problems regarding management needs and other fiscal procedures, account structures or reports, and accounting systems. - Ability to evaluate systems of control and recommend improvements/changes.
Office of the State Controller
Bachelors
Accounting, Business Adminstration
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or a related discipline with 24 credit hours of accounting coursework from an appropriate accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge-Professional: Independently demonstrates a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting, auditing, internal control, information technology, fraud detection and prevention and organizational behavior. Keeps current with developments and trends. Proficient knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology to meet work needs. - Ability to independently interpret policy or program requirements. Ability to apply thorough knowledge of current policy and procedures, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, industry standards, and state government operations. Ability to apply specific program knowledge to identify and propose policy changes. Ability to assess the impact of such changes to policy. - Ability to independently develop statewide training and education based on proficient knowledge of accounting standards and systems, auditing standards and procedures, federal single audits, financial statement audits, information technology standards and tax laws, rules and regulations. Knowledge of program specifics. - Ability to independently consult and suggest corrective action related to moderately complex statewide risk-related/internal control challenges. Knowledge of program specifics. - Ability to lead project(s) within established guidelines and standards, or ability to lead a component of a larger project. Ability to ensure project accountability. Ability to define scope, goals, tasks, deliverables, timelines, tools, and resources. Ability to assess the needs of the work project, determine any gaps, and recommend changes in procedures, workflow and work assignments to improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Ability to independently analyze moderately complex financial and/or program information for accuracy, integrity and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Ability to identify and assess risk associated with financial disclosures and noncompliance. Ability to identify and recommend solutions and options; monitor the implementation of agency actions. Ability to identify substantive issues that require additional research and analysis. Ability to prepare, communicate/present key issues with supporting documentation and recommendations. - (Optional): Ability to recommend and/or make selection decisions. Ability to develop and implement work plans, conduct performance reviews, and participate in the disciplinary and grievance processes, as needed. Ability to ensure employees have access to tools and information for career development opportunities and actively participate in employee growth and development. Ability to plan and deliver on-the-job training.
Office of the State Controller
High School, Bachelors
Human Resources
Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 4 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
Basic to working knowledge of the interpretation and application of federal laws and State HR laws, policies and practices governing HR. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to express ideas clearly and concisely; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making recommendations and/or decisions within delegated level of authority.
Office of State Human Resources
High School, Bachelors
Human Resources
Bachelor's degree, typically in Human Resources or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience required; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and 6 years of progressive experience in Human Resources; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
Working to thorough knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management. - Working to thorough knowledge of the interpretation and application of federal laws and State HR laws, policies and practices governing HR. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to express ideas clearly and concisely; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making recommendations and/or decisions within delegated level of authority.
Office of State Human Resources