Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.