Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
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.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
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.
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.