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DNRC Policy #3-0115 Name: Performance Appraisal Policy and Guidelines Reference: MOM 3-0115 Performance Appraisal Reference Other M. ... 6401 Approval Signature /s/ Bud Clinch Effective Date 12/29/97 PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide a performance appraisal system that encourages managers and employees to work together to accomplish the mission, goals, and objectives of the department and specific work units. It is intended to provide employees with a clear understanding of their duties and responsibilities and the work quantity and quality standards expected; to facilitate job-specific dialog between supervisors and employees; to provide performance feedback to employees; and to identify opportunities for performance and career enhancement. ... 6422, ARM, Performance Appraisal. POLICY It is the policy of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation that performance appraisals be conducted annually for all employees including part-time and seasonal. A performance appraisal will be completed on all employees prior to the end of their probationary period. DEFINITIONS Appraisal--The rating of an employees performance on specified, measurable performance objectives. Appraisal Period--A period of time for which an employees performance is appraised. ... Competencies--A set of behaviors combined with knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes that are observable, measurable, and critical to successful individual or organizational performance. ... Critical Element--An area of such critical importance in measuring job performance that it overshadows all other aspects of job performance, and if performed unsuccessfully, will require remedial action and may be the basis for disciplinary action. ... Performance Measure--Criterion or statement of quality, timeliness, cost effectiveness, quantity, observable behaviors, etc., to rate performance and determine whether performance objectives have been met. Performance Objective--A statement of activity or result that is derived from work plans and the employee position description, and describes a specific duty, responsibility, or competency by the employee.