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 appropriately accredited institution in a discipline related to the area of assignment plus two years of programmatic experience related to the area of assignment
Working to considerable knowledge and understanding of business systems, theories, processes, rules and regulations and how they apply to technology in the applicable area(s). - Working to considerable knowledge of applicable business information systems, testing methodologies, training, business system analysis, and/or other applicable systems. - Working to considerable knowledge of requests, issues and problem areas. - Ability to analyze issues and problems and propose solutions which are consistent with the agency's priorities and financial resources. - Ability to utilize available resources to correctly determine the issues and develop alternative solutions. - Ability to make guided decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a project or client base. - Ability to maintain ongoing interaction with internal and external audiences using written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to communicate effectively by articulate verbal discussion. - Ability to create clear and coherent written materials. Ability to assist and participate in stakeholder sessions. - Ability to interact as a team member on a project team or ability to manage a project task or smallscope project. - Ability to identify, clarify, and select a
Dept of Transporation
Bachelors, Associates
Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, information systems, or other area that would provide a core curriculum in financial management or information technology from an appropriately accredited institution; or Associate's degree in a finance or information technology field from an appropriately accredited institution and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of financial application software in general use. - Knowledge of training development methods and ability to use presentation skills and tools in order to train state fiscal personnel in the most effective and efficient manner. - Knowledge of call tracking and telephony systems may be required for some positions. - Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to change within a fast-paced environment. - Ability to listen attentively to customer needs and concerns and demonstrate empathy. - Ability to prepare clean and concise documentation, narratives, and other materials in connection with financial system work. - Ability to gain the confidence of customers and to work effectively with them and to maintain effective working relationships with managers and staff. - Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Public Instruction, Office of the State Controller
Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of the Division of Workforce Solutions and local Workforce Development boards' functions and service delivery methods and programs and application of specific portions of the laws governing programs to client situations. - Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information and conflicting opinions. - Ability to independently apply the provisions of pertinent law, rules, regulations, and procedures to specific cases. - Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively.
Dept of Commerce
Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in human resource administration, case management, job development and placement, employment counseling, vocational guidance and counseling, social work, vocational rehabilitation, claims analysis, or related public contact work dealing with job applicants and employers in a variety of functions; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of Division of Workforce Solutions and local Workforce Development boards' functions and service delivery methods, programs, and application of specific portions of the laws governing programs to client situations. - Ability to analyze, interpret, evaluate, and communicate information and resolve conflicting opinions. - Ability to independently apply the provisions of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and procedures to specific cases. - Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively with a variety of individuals both internal and external to the organization.
Dept of Commerce
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience in the construction or remodeling of wooden structures or in furniture repair or construction
- Basic knowledge of the techniques and methods involved in performing carpentry work. - Basic skill in the performance of duties relating to the carpentry trade. - Ability to use and operate the various tools, machines, and instruments used in the fabrication and repair of a variety of wooden articles and equipment. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions. - Physical strength sufficient to work at heavy manual labor for considerable periods of time.
Department of Information Technology, Dept of Administration, Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Insurance, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of State Treasurer, Dept of Transportation, Wildlife Resource Commission
High School
High School
High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of experience in the construction or remodeling of wooden structures or in furniture repair or construction
- Working knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the carpentry trade. - Working knowledge of tools and materials used in repairing and constructing wooden articles. - Skill in the use of carpenters' hand tools and woodworking machines. - Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, or sketches. - Ability to make accurate arithmetical calculations. - Ability to follow oral and written instructions. - Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy tasks for considerable periods of time.
Dept of Health and Human Services
Bachelors
Any
Bachelor's degree in a discipline relative to the program served from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in an area related to program that provides experience in techniques of casework or counseling;
- Basic knowledge of behavioral and socioeconomic problems and their treatment. - Working knowledge of basic social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to specific casework, group work and community problems. - Working knowledge of governmental, non-profit and private organizations and resources in the community. - Skill in motivational interviewing. - Skill in record keeping. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families, care providers, staff and various community organizations. - Ability to plan and execute work assignments. - Ability to coordinate work of paraprofessionals and/or volunteers.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Environmental Quality, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Transportation
Bachelors
Chemistry
Bachelor's degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive chemistry laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
Full knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, reference sources and laboratory applications of analytical chemistry and other related sciences. - Working knowledge of the laws, regulations and agency policies governing responsibilities. - Working knowledge of scientific methodology and of laboratory safety practices. - Ability to independently perform and record complex standardized and non-standardized laboratory tests and procedures. - Ability to analyze results, interpret methodology, understand and solve theoretical problems, and to provide work direction and instruction to chemical technicians. - Ability to express technical information clearly, both orally and in writing, when reporting results, testifying or explaining procedures to others. - Ability to perform advanced mathematics and statistical analysis, to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, to perceive colors normally and to make olfactory distinctions. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Dept of Administration, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue
Associates
Chemical, Biological, Microbiological, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Sciences
Associate's degree in one of the chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution
- Working knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, theories and reference sources used in the laboratory application of chemistry and other related physical sciences. - Working knowledge of scientific methodology and of the hazards involved in laboratory procedures along with related safety practices. - Working knowledge of the rules, regulations and guidelines governing the transport, packaging and disposal of hazardous materials. - Ability to independently perform and record standardized and moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures. - Ability to express technical information clearly, both orally and in writing, when reporting results and explaining procedures to others. - Ability to perform mathematical calculations, understand and follow oral and written technical instructions, to perceive colors normally and to make olfactory distinctions, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice
Associates
Chemical, Biological, Microbiological, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Sciences
Associate's degree in one of the chemical, biological, microbiological, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum including related chemistry laboratory coursework from an appropriately accredited institution
- Working knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, theories and reference sources used in the laboratory application of chemistry and other related physical sciences. - Working knowledge of scientific methodology and of the hazards involved in laboratory procedures along with related safety practices. - Working knowledge of the rules, regulations and guidelines governing the transport, packaging and disposal of hazardous materials. - Ability to independently perform and record standardized and moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures. - Ability to express technical information clearly, both orally and in writing, when reporting results and explaining procedures to others. - Ability to perform mathematical calculations, understand and follow oral and written technical instructions, to perceive colors normally and to make olfactory distinctions, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Department of Information Technology, Dept of Administration, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Justice, Dept of Public Instruction, Dept of Public Safety, Dept of Revenue, Dept of State Treasurer, Dept of Transportation, Office of the State Controller, Wildlife Resource Commission