EPMP

EPMP

1. Guidelines

   • w/in 30 days of assignment
   • Must cover 90+ days
   • Rating official should explain his/her understanding of Core Compotencies
   • When will progress reviews be held (in addition to mid-point review)?

2. Performance Review

   • Core Compotencies (40%)
     • 1. Multitasking
       • Completes routine and non-routine tasks, that frequently have competing priorities, efficiently and effectively
       •  Offers suggestions on how to restructure tasks to minimize conflicting priorities
       •  Demonstrates consistent ability to work on and complete multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines and seeks out additional tasks
       •  Completes projects on or prior to their assigned deadlines on a consistent basis
       •  Understands and anticipates issues, analyzes data and makes effective, accurate and timely decisions utilizing multiple and simultaneous sources of informational input
       •  Proposes solutions to management
     • 2. Flexibility
       •  Demonstrates an open attitude to change, new information, ideas, and strategies; incorporates new information into work with a positive attitude and serves as an active champion of change to help others quickly assimilate and adapt
       •  Modifies behavior or work methods rapidly and appropriately in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles to maintain or improve performance and encourages peers to do the same
       •  Accomplishes all responsibilities despite unexpected change and obstacles and consistently volunteers services, on short or limited notice, to meet unexpected challenges, circumstances, and/or situations
       •  Recognizes situations in which change would have a positive impact on the work unit and/or TSA’s performance and makes workable recommendations
     • 3. Decision Making
       •  Makes consistently sound decisions when data is limited or unavailable and when faced with adverse and potentially threatening situations and/or environments; mentors others effectively in making sound decisions.
       •  Analyzes information, considers issues, weighs alternative solutions and makes decisions in advance of deadlines with limited guidance; considers the costs and benefits of different approaches when making decisions.
       •  Uses TSA’s SOP’s, directives, and policies effectively to make accurate decisions; recognizes implications of those decisions; collects additional data to support the decision made if necessary.
       •  Takes responsibility for own decisions and effectively explains the logic used in making those decisions; documents alternative approaches and the impact of the decisions; seeks the input and interests of those affected when resolving problems.
       •  Distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information; identifies and analyzes underlying causes of issues to make decisions for the resolution of routine and occasionally complex problems.
     • 4. Problem Solving
       •  Uses logic consistently to identify alternatives to solve difficult problems that may affect the efficiency and performance of own work unit.
       •  Anticipates problems and identifies and evaluates potential sources of information; generates alternatives to solve problems where precedents may not exist; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information.
       •  Researches the root cause of non-standard problems; suggests methods for implementation of changes to procedures that can be accomplished in a timely manner.
       •  Implements the changes to procedures in own work unit in a timely manner.
     • 5. Communication
       •  Communicates relevant information and explanations to others clearly and concisely so that a particular course of action or recommendation is accepted.
       •  Takes the audience and nature of the situation into account when exchanging information; exhibits an awareness of the impact of own words, actions, or decisions on others and the selective importance of various issues to distinct groups.
       •  Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions to ensure own understanding with regard to the impact of management decisions, and communicates perspectives to management.
       •  Develops consistently well-organized studies, reports, and briefs that convey technical or other complex information in an effective manner appropriate to the audience with minimal need for revision.
       •  Produces well-written documents that succinctly address the topics of concern and contains background information sufficient to justify recommendations and decisions; explores various alternatives, and presents well-documented conclusions or findings.
       •  Explains program information or procedural matters effectively and provides additional information in anticipation of questions or related concerns.
       •  Reviews work of others.
     • 6. Technical Proficiency
       •  Utilizes expertise in the subject matter to adapt methods, approaches, or procedures to improve own and organizational performance.
       •  Produces consistently accurate work products that, despite the complexity of tasks, demonstrate superior attention to detail and require minimal supervisory review prior to delivery.
       •  Applies directives and regulations consistently to solving a wide range of complex problems; requires input by supervisor on rare occasions.
   • Performance Goals
     • GWO Duties
     • Project Management

3. Summary Rating

   • 45. or more = Achieved Excellence 3.5 - 4.4 = Exceeded Expectations 3 - 3.4 = Achieved Expectations <3 = Unacceptable
   • (Core Competency Rating) + (Performance Goal Rating)
     • Core Competencies score
       • (Sum competencies score)(.4)
         • (Rating for competency)(weight)
           • Achieved Excellence = 5 Exceeded Expectations = 4 Achieved Expectatoins = 3 Unacceptable = 1
     • Performance Goal score
       • (Sum goal scores)(.6)
         • (Rating for Goal)(Weight)
           • Achieved Excellence = 5 Exceeded Expectations = 4 Achieved Expectatoins = 3 Unacceptable = 1
   • Score / Descriptions
     • 4.5 or more: Achieved Excellence
     • 3.5 - 4.4: Exceeded Expectations
     • 3.0 - 3.4: Achieved Expectations
     • < 3.0: Unacceptable