D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1904
S.M.A.R.T. Goals set forth performance expectations, results, expected outcomes, and deliverables with objective standards that are "Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Related." S.M.A.R.T. Goals are to be established for and accomplished during a Performance Appraisal Period.
A Performance Plan includes a S.M.A.R.T. Goal for each Critical Performance Element that sets forth the specific expectations and responsibilities to be accomplished by the employee, with objective standards for measuring the quality, quantity, and/or timeliness of the work.
At the beginning of each Performance Appraisal Period, a supervisor will discuss with the employee how each Critical Performance Element and associated S.M.A.R.T. Goal relates to the employee's position.
At the end of the Performance Appraisal Period, the supervisor will evaluate the employee's performance of each Critical Performance Element as measured against the associated S.M.A.R.T. Goal.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B1904