Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.