Certain employees to be given an incentive award in an amount equivalent to the special salary rate to which they would be entitled if they were assigned to a post of duty in which special salary rates apply. Requiring that the criteria for awards be the same as the criteria for performance ratings. Quality Step Increase 1. Requiring agency to consider unit employees at steps 1 and above for Quality Step Increases and permitting the agency to grant Quality Step Increases at 52-week intervals. Giving employees the option of electing a Quality Step Increase or a cash award, after management has decided to grant a Quality Step Increase.
Detailed employees get special act award.
Employee participation in awards ceremonies will be voluntary and will not impact upon the employee's receipt of the award.