Non-Critical Element Sample Clauses

Non-Critical Element. A dimension or aspect of individual, team, or organizational performance, exclusive of a critical element, that is used in assigning a summary level. Such elements may include, but are not limited to, objectives, goals, program plans, work plans, and other means of expressing expected performance.

Non-Critical Element. An element of a performance plan which is related to a work assignment or responsibility that is important to the successful achievement of a position’s performance expectations, but not of such importance that failing to attain the “Meets Fully Successful” performance level of the element would result in a determination that an employee’s summary rating would be “Unacceptable.” A non- critical element may reflect group or team expectations. Performance Improvement Plan. A written plan that provides an employee an opportunity to demonstrate an acceptable level of performance in one or more critical elements previously rated or determined to be at the ‘Does Not Meet’ level. Performance Plan. The written or automated document that communicates to the employee what is expected on the job. A plan must include all critical elements, non- critical elements if used, and their performance standards and measures on which the employee will be evaluated. Performance Standard. The expression of objective criteria to define how well an employee has to perform on the associated element in order to be appraised at a specific level. Standards must be attainable and verifiable. Performance standards must include credible performance measures. Progress Review. Formal communication, normally a joint discussion between the rating official and the employee, regarding the employee’s progress toward achieving the expectations set forth in the performance standards for critical and non-critical elements. This review is not a rating, and its content is not grievable. Rating of Record. The performance rating prepared at the end of an appraisal period for performance of assigned duties over the applicable period and the assignment of a summary rating. Summary Rating. The overall rating (e.g., ‘Outstanding’) that summarizes the element ratings of employee performance.

Non-Critical Element. A non-critical element is a work assignment or responsibility that is not of such importance that unacceptable performance on the element would result in a determination that an employee’s overall performance is unacceptable. A non-critical element is a dimension or aspect of performance, exclusive of a critical element, that is used in assigning a summary rating level.