Common use of Rating Descriptions Clause in Contracts

Rating Descriptions. Outstanding Indicates exceptional performance that consistently exceeds the requirements of the position and the level of performance commensurate with the experience of the employee. If this rating is used, there must be written support with specific comments and examples. Satisfactory Indicates performance that consistently meets the requirements of the position and the level of performance expected commensurate with the experience of the employee. Needs Improvement Indicates performance that requires additional attention to ensure an acceptable level of proficiency. Further, this performance is not characteristic of the requirements for the position nor the experience of the employee. If this rating is used, there must be written support regarding how the performance is to be improved. Unsatisfactory Indicates performance that does not meet the minimum requirements of the position and the level of performance expected commensurate with the experience of the employee. If this rating is used, there must be written support regarding how the performance is to be improved.