Performance in relation to performance standards is of such quality that it could only be achieved by the most exceptional employee. This employee deserves special recognition. Performance which at least meets performance standards for all critical elements. Performance in relation to performance standards is of such quality that it would be expected only of a proven, competent, average employee. Performance which fails to meet performance standards for one or more critical elements.
Performance is clearly unacceptable and corrective action is required.
Upon careful consideration of the entire record, including the parties' contentions, the Authority makes the following determinations. The Union's proposal would establish the number of rating levels for an appraisal of overall performance and what quality of performance is required in order to achieve a particular overall rating. In this regard, the Authority held that an essential aspect of management's assignment of work and the supervision and guidance of employees in the performance of their work was to establish the job requirements for various levels of performance so as to achieve the quality and amount of work needed to fulfill the agency's mission and functions. Further, the Authority held that the number of rating levels was integrally related to the effectiveness of an agency's using performance standards to accomplish the work of the agency. For the reasons more fully stated in Department of Justice, supra, the Union's proposal herein is not within the duty to bargain.