D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1902

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 8-B1902 - PERFORMANCE PLANS

1902.1

A Performance Plan sets forth the performance expectations and development objectives that each employee is expected to accomplish during the Performance Appraisal Period.

1902.2

A Performance Plan includes the following:

(a) Critical Performance Elements (Key Competencies);

(b) S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Related); and

(c) An Individual Development Plan.

1902.3

Modifications to the Performance Plan generally cannot be made during the final ninety (90) days before the end of the Performance Appraisal Period. However, if such a modification is necessary, the appraisal period can be extended to provide the employee with 90 days to demonstrate satisfactory performance. The employee must be advised of any extension of the appraisal period.

1902.4

Each supervisor must complete a Performance Plan outlining what is expected of each employee, as follows:

(a) Within thirty (30) days of the beginning of each Performance Appraisal Period;

(b) Within thirty (30) days of the effective date of an official detail if the detail is for a period of more than ninety (90) days;

(c) Within thirty (30) days of the effective date of an appointment, reassignment, transfer, promotion or demotion to a new position or to a position with significantly different duties and responsibilities. Provided, however:

(i) If the appointment, reassignment, transfer, promotion or demotion takes effect more than ninety (90) days prior to the end of the Performance Appraisal Period, the new Performance Plan will take effect during the same Performance Appraisal Period;

(ii) If the appointment, reassignment, transfer, promotion or demotion takes effect within ninety (90) days of the end of the Performance Appraisal Period, the new Performance Plan will take effect at the beginning of the next Performance Appraisal Period, unless the performance appraisal period has been extended in accordance with § 1902.3.

1902.5

A Performance Plan must be in place for at least ninety (90) days before an employee's performance is subject to an Annual Performance Evaluation.

1902.6

If an employee is reassigned, transferred, promoted, or demoted within ninety (90) days of the end of a Performance Appraisal Period, the employee's previous supervisor will perform the Annual Performance Evaluation for the portion of the Performance Appraisal Period during which the employee reported to the supervisor.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1902

Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 12724 (12/15/2017)