ADMINISTRATOR'S DISTINGUISHED CAREER SERVICE ... - usaid

Nominations of individual employees or groups must be based upon one or morecontributions or accomplishments of the types and levels indicated below:(a) Outstanding results in increased productivity, increased efficiency, andeconomy of operations that result in a substantial contribution in accomplishing theAgency’s mission.(b) Outstanding leadership and/or professional competence in successfullyattaining significant Agency goals.(c) A superior, creative service or contribution, such as developing a new andhighly effective program or method for accomplishing an objective of the Agency.(d) Accomplishing a particularly difficult or important operation or assignment ina manner that reflects significant credit on the individual and the Agency.(e) Any other aspect of superior performance related to assigned duties anddeemed deserving of recognition greater than can be expressed fully with a MeritoriousHonor Award, or for which recommendation for the Distinguished Honor Award is notappropriate.3. Meritorious Honor Awards (individual or group award).This award may be granted in recognition of accomplishments or contributions of highimportance to the Agency. The award may be given year round.Nominations of individual employees or groups must be based on one or more of thefollowing:(a) Outstanding service in the improvement of the programs or operations of theAgency.(b) Accomplishing assigned responsibilities in an exemplary manner andestablishing a record of achievement.(c) Demonstrating unusual initiative in contributing to efficiency, improvingmanagement, or outstanding executive or technical ability.(d) Unusual devotion to duty under adverse conditions.15*OMB Memorandum 13-05 directs the suspension of discretionary monetary awards while sequestrationis in place. Beginning March 8, 2013 USAID will not issue monetary awards until otherwise directed.