Exceptional Performance – Contributions have tremendous and consistently positive impact and value to the department and to the organization. May be unique, often one-time achievements that measurably improve progress toward organizational goals. Easily recognized as a top performed compared to peers. Viewed as an excellent resource for providing training, guidance, and support to others. Demonstrates high level capabilities and proactively takes on higher levels of responsibility.
Exceeds Expectations – Consistently demonstrates high level of performance. Consistently works toward overall objectives of the department and/or organization. Demonstrates high levels of effort, effectiveness and judgment with limited or no supervision. Achieves valuable accomplishments in several critical areas of the job
Successful/Meets Expectations – Consistently demonstrates effective performance. Performance is reflective of a fully qualified and experienced individual in this position. Viewed as someone who gets the job done and effectively prioritizes work. Contributes to the overall objectives of the department and/or the organization.
Needs Improvement/Inconsistent – Performance meets some of the job expectations, but does not fully meet the remainder.
Not Meeting Expectations – The quality of performance is inadequate and shows little or no improvement. Knowledge, skills, and abilities have not been demonstrated at appropriate levels.