N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:6-5.1
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 4A:6-5.1 - General provisions(a) In local service, an appointing authority may establish an employee performance evaluation program. A performance evaluation system must be reviewed and approved by the Chairperson or designee in order to be used in promotions or layoff.(b) In State service, a Performance Assessment Review (PAR) program shall apply to all employees in the career service, and those in unclassified titles as designated by particular departments or agencies. 1. While not mandated, departments and agencies are encouraged to include all unclassified titles in the PAR program.2. The PAR program shall use standardized forms and rating scales for different performance appraisal models to be designated by the Chairperson or designee and, except as provided in (d) below, a three-level rating scale to include the following ratings: 3. Each agency shall establish standardized rating cycles with a duration of one year. Within a particular standardized rating cycle, employees shall be rated at the same time, twice a year, with the interim and final ratings being six months apart.(c) Each appointing authority shall maintain an employee's PAR evaluations in his or her personnel records and shall submit reports to an appropriate representative of the Civil Service Commission on all final PAR ratings of its employees in a form prescribed by the Chairperson or designee.(d) The Chairperson or designee may modify the PAR program based on specific employee or agency needs and implement for State appointing authorities, unless precluded by a collective negotiations agreement, a five-level rating scale to include the following ratings: 1. Five - Exceptional Performance;2. Four - Commendable Performance;3. Three - Successful Performance;4. Two - Needs Improvement/Development; and5. One - Unsatisfactory Performance.N.J. Admin. Code § 4A:6-5.1
Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2775(b), effective 12/19/2016