Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
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.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
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.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.