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As of January 2012, over 60 SES performance appraisal systems exist throughout the Federal Government. A broad range of agencies collaborated to design a single SES performance appraisal system applicable...
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The scoring ranges are an integral part of the basic SES appraisal system description design and will provide greater consistency and uniformity across Government. Therefore, the ranges (Level 5 =...
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This system aims to balance the results-focused performance element, which remains a critical part of a well-rounded performance appraisal plan, with the other leadership responsibilities of Federal executives. Agencies now...
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Yes, a Governmentwide working group will identify training requirements for implementation of this basic SES appraisal system description. The goal is to ensure agency executives and executive resources staff are...
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A number of agencies are currently implementing the basic system description. These agencies will provide feedback and lessons-learned from their experience that will inform any appropriate refinements as other agencies...
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An Executive Development Plan is a document completed by an executive to plan developmental activities over a period of time. Developmental activities may include classroom and online training, developmental assignments,...
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Agencies will continue to apply their existing pay and awards policies to determine how executive annual summary ratings (and scores) translate into performance-based pay and awards. The existing principles driving effective...
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Implementation of the new basic system template does not involve a fixed charge; however, agencies will need to engage in a number of important activities to ensure successful implementation (e.g.,...
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Agencies must request approval from OPM in order to use additional statistically-validated competencies in their appraisal system. OPM has approved the use of additional competencies for the Department of Defense...
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This system was designed to appraise SES members. Agencies may adopt or adapt the system for use with other senior employees as appropriate (e.g. senior level employees who serve as...
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