2026 Government Entry-level Jobs in North Carolina
You may have heard that entry-level jobs in government related positions have fantastic benefits. While this is often the case, it’s also important for you to understand that jobs in government related fields vary widely from one job to the next. There are many, many different types of positions available, and it is rare for two positions to look exactly the same. You should know, however, that for any government job, you will need to have a squeaky clean background, a sound mind, and a drive that will help you to beat out the competition. If you’ve got all that, then you’re ready to start looking and applying for positions. To show you just how vast and broad the field is, consider that all of these positions are government positions: police officer, FBI agent, IRS agent, postal worker, transportation security administration worker, foreign service officer, and more. So, don’t automatically assume that all government employees are mayors or congressmen. There are opportunities for people from all educational and work backgrounds, and all walks of life. The trick is simply to discover your unique skills and interests and to use them to find the perfect position for you. And, if you are looking for high-paying government entry-level jobs that come with plenty of benefits (aren’t we all?), there are certainly a few positions to consider. As a criminal investigator, for example, you could easily earn around $88,174 per year. Or, if you’d like to become an economist, you could take home a nice $94,098 per year. Engineers, financial managers, attorneys, and astronomers also tend to do quite nicely as well, but, in the end, you should choose a job based on what you want to do, not on how much it pays.
Account Executive, Government
Senior Network Engineer
Analyst/Associate Consultant - Finance
Proposal Coordinator
Research Manager - Customer Experience
Research Manager - Customer Experience
Asset Management Specialist
Dental Assistant Butner, NC
Dental Assistant (6 months +) Butner, NC
Registered Nurse (1099) Morganton, NC
Advanced Practitioner (Iraq)
Electrical Engineer III (Mission Critical & Building Systems)
$100,000-$130,000 per year
Plumber
Plumber
Grant Writer & Administrator
Heavy Equipment Operator/MHE
Heavy Equipment Operator/MHE
Fire Alarm Technician - EST 3 or 4 certified required
Curriculum Developer
Executive Fellow | ProSidian Fellowship Program Participant
Administrative Support Specialist Camp Lejeune, NC (Onsite)
Structural Engineer I
Field Technician I - Wilmington, NC
Precision Weapons Technician
IT Project Manager
Logistics Coordinator - Customs Brokerage
Housekeeper
Landscape Designer II/III
Data Scientist
Corporate Account Manager
Fire Sprinkler Technician
Sign Business Development Manager
Recovery Specialist
HVAC Technician
Controller – Office of Finance
Sales Representative - Document Management Solutions
Fire Protection Engineer EIT
Fire Protection Engineer Graduate
IT Liaison
Lighting Designer
Pool Operator Assistant Manager
Mentor I
Forsyth Families Strong Family Support Coordinator
Teaching and Learning Support Services Specialist
Territory Sales Representative - Heavy-Duty Vehicle Service Equipment - Base Salary to 70k/year - Charlotte, NC
$70,000 per year
Commercial Account Executive
Assistant Property Manager
Outside Sales Representative
Physician Assistant
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
GIS Analyst GISP Required
Building Structural Engineer
Building Structural Engineer – Technical Lead
Fire Protection Engineer PE
Senior Accountant
UAS / Drone Pilot & Operations - DOD Skillbridge Internship
Project Coordinator Data Centers
Waterproofing Consultant
Outside Sales - Site Acquisition
Intensive Support Social Worker
Surveying Technician - Lands Program
General Clerk III
Mid-Level Transportation Civil Engineer – Trails & Roads
Licensed Practical Nurse Home Health Full Time
Warehouse Specialist II
General Maintenance Worker- Nantahala Ranger District
General Maintenance Worker
General Maintenance Worker
Non-Litigation Attorney - Salesperson
$50,000-$60,000 per year
















