Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
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.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.