Establishing the KSAs

• Questions to consider when determining what KSAs are required for a position.
  • What knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed by an employee upon entry into the job?
  • Where and how would an individual normally acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities?
  • What KSAs have successful employees had in the past?
  • What are some other tools that you use that are useful in determining the KSAs for a position?  Use the feedback button to provide your answers.
• Using handout #1, write the questions for establishing KSAs in the space provided.
• Click here to see some examples of KSAs.

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