9901.405—Performance management system requirements.
(a)
The Secretary may issue implementing issuances further defining a performance management system for NSPS employees, subject to the requirements set forth in this subpart.
(2)
Holds supervisors and managers accountable for effectively managing the performance of employees under their supervision as set forth in paragraph (c) of this section;
(3)
Specifies procedures for setting and communicating performance expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback, and developing, rating, and rewarding performance;
(4)
Specifies the criteria and procedures to address the performance of employees who are detailed or transferred and for employees in other special circumstances;
| Rating of record | Rating of record descriptor |
|---|---|
| Level 5 | Role Model. |
| Level 4 | Exceeds Expectations. |
| Level 3 | Valued Performer. |
| Level 2 | Fair. |
| Level 1 | Unacceptable. |
(i)
The combination of the job objective rating and the contributing factor assessment results in an adjusted rating for each job objective;
(iv)
When the employee's raw score ends with .51 or higher, the rating is rounded to the next higher whole number;
(v)
When the employee's raw score ends with .50 or lower, the rating is rounded to the next lower whole number; and
(1)
Clearly communicate performance expectations and hold employees responsible for accomplishing them;