collective bargaining agreement contract between - Bureau of Indian ...

Article 21Performance Standards and EvaluationApplies to both Title 5 and Contract Education EmployeesSection 1. GeneralManagement’s performance management and appraisal system shall comply with the requirements anddefinitions of 5 USC Chapter 43; regulations of the Department of the Interior; and, the provisions ofthis collective bargaining agreement. Any future changes in the regulations may require additionalnegotiations.Section 2. Performance PlanThe performance plan for each employee will be developed in accordance with regulations of theDepartment of the Interior (DOI). At the beginning of each rating period, the rating official is requiredto provide an opportunity for employee input. The final decision regarding critical elements andstandards always rests with the management official. The performance plan will include no less thanone critical element and no more than five critical elements. These critical elements and the associatedperformance standards should be strategically linked, results focused, measurable, understandable,verifiable, equitable, achievable, and provide for meaningful distinctions between levels of performance.Section 3. Monitoring/Progress ReviewsDuring the rating period, the rating official will conduct at least one formal progress review atapproximately mid-way through the rating cycle. While only one progress review is required, additionalmeetings may be requested to discuss the employee’s performance. It is of paramount importance toestablish frequent and meaningful progress review sessions between the employee and the ratingofficial. When inadequate or marginal performance predates any performance review by a ratingofficial and that performance issue may result in a subsequent action being taken by that official (such asa performance improvement plan, proposed removal, or contract non-renewal), the rating official willadvise the employee of the noted deficiencies that he/she is aware of at that point in time.Section 4. RatingA. To be eligible for a rating of record, an employee must be under established standards for aminimum of ninety (90) calendar days. Management shall evaluate and appraise employeesunder their supervision in accordance with the following:(1) Rating officials should compile performance data from various sources to include theemployee’s account of his/her accomplishments, customer feedback, and otherdocumentation. Rating officials may use the Supplemental Employee Performance73