TITLE 5 - ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

CHAPTER XCIX - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS SYSTEMS (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT)

SUBCHAPTER B - GOVERNMENT ETHICS

PART 9901 - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND LABOR RELATIONS SYSTEMS

subpart d - PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

9901.405 - Performance management system requirements.

  (a) The Secretary will issue implementing issuances that establish a performance management system for DoD employees, subject to the requirements set forth in this subpart.

  (b) The NSPS performance management system will (1) Specify the employees covered by the system(s); (2) Provide for the appraisal of the performance of each employee at least annually; (3) Specify the minimum period during which an employee will perform before being eligible to receive a rating of record; (4) Hold supervisors and managers accountable for effectively managing the performance of employees under their supervision as set forth in paragraph (c) of this section; (5) Specify procedures for setting and communicating performance expectations, monitoring performance and providing feedback, and developing, rating, and rewarding performance; and (6) Specify the criteria and procedures to address the performance of employees who are detailed or transferred and for employees in other special circumstances.

  (c) In fulfilling the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, supervisors and managers are responsible for (1) Clearly communicating performance expectations and holding employees responsible for accomplishing them; (2) Making meaningful distinctions among employees based on performance and contribution; (3) Fostering and rewarding excellent performance; (4) Addressing poor performance; and (5) Assuring that employees are assigned a rating of record when required by implementing issuances.