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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Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of procurement experience with professional certification from ISM, NIGP, or NACM; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing procedures and regulations of the State of North Carolina. - Ability to develop procurement strategies. - Ability to perform solid negotiations. - Knowledge of the economics, market condition and methods of transportation, procurement and supply management. - Ability to communicate in verbal and written form.
Dept of Adminstration
Bachelors
Pest Management, Entomology, Horticulture, Biology
Bachelor's degree in pest management, entomology, horticulture, biology or a closely related life science from an appropriately accredited institution
Considerable knowledge of structural pest control practices and procedures, equipment, concepts of pest management problems, pesticides and pesticide toxicity, safety, and disposal. - Considerable knowledge of general or urban and industrial entomology with general knowledge of common construction methods and materials. - Working knowledge of the state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the storage, use and handling of pesticides. - Ability to work independently in planning, scheduling and carrying out duties. - Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the structural pest control industry and other clients. Ability to communicate and to read and interpret complex pesticide labels and apply use, storage and disposal directions to specific situations. - Ability to perform strenuous activities including crawling in confined areas, stooping, bending, climbing, and operating large power hand tools. - Ability to see well with limited light.
Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Transportation
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
edge, Skills, and Abilities - Working knowledge and application of the substance use disorder processes, including psychological and physical withdrawal. - Working knowledge of psycho pharmacy and drug interactions. - Working knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and treatment related to decisions regarding clinical interventions and appropriate therapies based on medical and psychological diagnoses. - Thorough knowledge and application of therapeutic approaches including group dynamics, crisis interventions, and family therapy, and behavioral intervention therapy for substance use disorders. - Thorough knowledge of community support groups and resources for individuals with substance use disorders. - Skill in evaluating and screening clients for appropriate treatment and referrals. - Skill in formulating clear, goal oriented treatment plans, and concise record documentation. - Skill in developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships to include effective oral and written communication with team members, clients, and other healthcare providers. - Ability to recognize co-occurring disorders and make appropriate mental health referrals while actively continues providing substance use disorder counseling. - Ability to serve as a resource/peer consultant.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience working with individuals who are undergoing treatment for substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic knowledge of the disease of addiction and recovery processes and treatment. - Basic knowledge of intervention processes. - Skill in creating and maintaining records and reports. - Ability to effectively communicate with persons with substance use disorders and community groups to distribute information and education related to treatment and recovery. - Ability to develop effective working relationships with professionals involved in treating substance use disorders.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety
High School, Associates, Bachelors
Human Services
Bachelor's degree preferably in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one (1) year of experience working with symbol boards; or Associate's degree in human services field from an appropriately accredited institution including a six-month internship in a similar setting, and two (2) years of experience in habilitative programming with developmentally disabled of which 50% is working directly with symbol boards; or High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four (4) years of experience in habilitative programming with developmentally disabled of which 50% is working directly with symbol boards; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in communication and working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is a priority. - Working Knowledge of augmentative and assistive communication is essential for this position. - Ability to follow instructions and function independently or with minimal supervision, assist in maintaining work areas and materials and adapt to or perform a variety of training procedures. - Willingness to carry out training and have ability to learn training techniques and apply them as needed. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. - Good interpersonal skills are also needed. - Basic knowledge of basic computer applications and electronics
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Transportation
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five years of progressive experience in the specific functional area or work field taught; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of training principles and techniques. - Working knowledge of the capabilities and use of audio/visual aids and other training tools and resources. - May require considerable knowledge of nuclear reactor operations and equipment repair, operation, and maintenance and theory or advanced skill in operating a nuclear reactor. - May also require skill to setup, operate and maintain of materials testing devices equipment repair instruments and training aids. - Ability to organize, develop and coordinate training activities. - Ability to evaluate student learning. - Ability to maintain accurate records. - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Ability to work effectively with others.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Transportation
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and sufficient experience to demonstrate an ability to work effectively under pressure situations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of jurisdiction and resources within it. - Basic knowledge of Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations concerning radio communications. - Basic knowledge of state and federal laws concerning use of criminal records. - Basic knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. - Ability to multitask with multiple information inputs (phone, radio, internet, etc.) - Ability to speak calmly and clearly, listening, taking notes, and being helpful. - Ability to communicate effectively with the public, maintain professional demeanor, and patiently give instructions. - Ability to elicit information from callers and officers. - Ability to properly and quickly document information and actions. - Ability to prioritize calls and requests. - Ability to use a variety of computer and communications systems. - Ability to make quick decisions based on information from callers and law enforcement officers. - Ability to solicit information from and relay information to callers and law enforcement officers.
Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety
Bachelors
Public Relations, Broadcasting, Emerging Media, Radio, Televison Production
Bachelor's degree in public relations, broadcasting, emerging media, radio, television production, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of the techniques, practices, and methods associated with organizing, developing, producing and directing television programs. - Considerable knowledge of the capabilities and use of television equipment. - Ability to arrange and present predetermined production ideas in the medium of television. - Ability to maintain a working relationship with production staff, faculty, talent, and clients. Ability to make creative judgments in directing production efforts for television.
Dept of Justice, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Public Relations, Broadcasting, Emerging Media, Radio, Televison Production
Bachelor's degree in public relations, broadcasting, emerging media, radio, television production, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable knowledge of techniques, practices, and methods used in the production process of broadcast television and radio programs. - Considerable knowledge of the capabilities and use of broadcast television and radio elements including technical layouts for audio and/or video. - Ability to independently originate and design artistic approaches to produce the most sophisticated broadcast television and radio programs, in conjunction with comprehensive technical knowledge of specialized state- of-the-art equipment. - Ability to independently schedule tasks, resources and materials to complete work assignments. - Ability to share expertise, provide guidance and convey specialized knowledge to team members in order to achieve desired goals. - Ability to identify and initiate successful methods of establishing and maintaining professional customer relationships. - Ability to make recommendations as required and to suggest and support alternative approaches.
Dept of Justice, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Economics
Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, transportation planning, engineering, business administration, or economics from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the collection and analysis of economic and social data and information; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of the various transportation modes and their interrelationships. - Working knowledge of transportation programs and services. - Considerable knowledge of analytical planning techniques applied in the collection and analysis of data and information pertaining to transportation issues. - Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and local officials.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Safety