Performance Appraisal

Employee: _____________________________________Position: ____________________________

Review period:     From _____/_____/_____ to _____/_____/_____

Reviewer: ______________________________________Position: ____________________________

COMPETENCIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

How well does the employee’s knowledge of what is required to perform in the position compare to what is outlined in the job description?

Performance level:

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Comments:

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QUALITY:

What is the quality of the employee’s overall output in terms of accuracy, thoroughness, clarity, timeliness and responsiveness.

Performance level:

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Comments:

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INNOVATION/PROBLEM SOLVING:

How creative and effective is the employee in solving complex work issues, identifying problems and finding and/or recommending solutions?  How effective is the employee at making timely and informed decisions required of their position.

Performance level:

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Comments:

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PLANNING & ORGANIZATION:

How well does the employee plan, organize, prioritize and create a positive work flow, meet deadlines and prepare themselves when required?

Performance level:

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Comments:

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COMMUNICATION:

How well does the employee communicate both verbally and in writing and understand the communication responsibilities of their position?

Performance level:

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Comments:

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TEAMWORK:

How well does the employee work with other employees; are they dedicated to the mission and do they share knowledge and use resources effectively?

Performance level:

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Comments:

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WORK ETHIC:

How committed is the employee in obtaining a thorough understanding of their position and achieving superior performance?  Does the employee focus on the job, avoid inappropriate gossip and maintain a dedication to the mission? Are they dependable?

Performance level:

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Comments:

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PRODUCTIVITY:

How productive is the employee; are they focused and do they add value to the overall performance of the organization?  Do they establish and achieve goals, meet deadlines, follow through on commitments?  Are they prepared when necessary?

Performance level:

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Comments:

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SERVICE QUALITY:

Does the employee’s level of service meet standards for timeliness, quality and accuracy?

Performance level:

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Comments:

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PERFORMANCE GOALS

Using the Goal Analysis and Performance Action Plan which was completed at the beginning of the year, evaluate the status of each of the employee’s goals.  If a goal has not been successfully accomplished, indicate why and include the plan of action to accomplish the goal.  If performance was the contributing factor, outline the plan for personal and professional development in next year’s Goal Analysis and Performance Action Plan

GOAL 1:

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Accomplished:          Yes           No

If no, please explain:

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Plan for personal/professional development created:    Yes           No

GOAL 2:

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Accomplished:          Yes           No

If no, please explain:

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Plan for personal/professional development created:    Yes           No

GOAL 3:

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Accomplished:          Yes           No

If no, please explain:

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Plan for personal/professional development created:    Yes           No

GOAL 4:

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Accomplished:          Yes           No

If no, please explain:

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Plan for personal/professional development created:    Yes           No

GOAL 5:

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Accomplished:          Yes           No

If no, please explain:

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Plan for personal/professional development created:    Yes           No

SUMMARY EVALUATION

Evaluate the employee’s overall level of performance taking all of the preceding competencies into consideration.

Overall level of performance:

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Comments:

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PLANS FOR PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT

Highlight plans for improvement based on the areas determined to be in need of improvement as a result of the preceding performance review.

Comments:

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Employee Comments (optional)

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Employee Signature: _______________________________________________Date: ____/____/____

Reviewer Signature: _______________________________________________Date: ____/____/____