Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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.
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.
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
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.
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.