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.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
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.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
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.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.