Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
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.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.