Rating and rewarding performance.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2) and (3) of this section, each DHS performance management system must establish a single summary rating level of unacceptable performance, a summary rating level of fully successful performance (or equivalent), and at least one summary rating level above fully successful performance. (2) For employees in an Entry/Developmental band, the DHS performance management system(s) may establish two summary rating levels, (3) At his or her sole and exclusive discretion, the Secretary or designee may under extraordinary circumstances establish a performance management system with two summary rating levels, (b) A supervisor or other rating official must prepare and issue a rating of record after the completion of the appraisal period. An additional rating of record may be issued to reflect a substantial change in the employee's performance when appropriate. A rating of record will be used as a basis for determining— (1) An increase in basic pay under § 9701.324; (2) A locality or special rate supplement increase under § 9701.336; (3) A performance pay increase determination under § 9701.342(a); (4) A within-grade increase determination under 5 CFR 531.404, prior to conversion to the pay system established under subpart C of this part; (5) A pay determination under any other applicable pay rules; (6) Awards under any legal authority, including 5 U.S.C. chapter 45, 5 CFR part 451, and a Departmental or organizational awards program; (7) Eligib

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 9701.409