How were appropriate subject areas determined for the Promotion Test Batteries?
An analysis of state supervisor and specialist titles between SG-20 and SG-26/M-1 revealed that core judgment and decision-making skills were needed in the areas of written communication, analyzing information, and managing and/or supervising subordinate or project staff. These became the subject areas for the lower-level Promotion Test Battery. Since not all jobs at the lower levels involve managing and/or supervising subordinate or project staff, test results in this area will only be used for lower-level promotion titles which involve this activity.
