USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-116 — Probationary Period Appraisal And Performance Evaluation Non-united States Citizen Employees

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-116 governs probationary appraisals and performance evaluations for non-US citizen employees.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-116
  • Title: PROBATIONARY PERIOD APPRAISAL AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION NON-UNITED STATES CITIZEN EMPLOYEES
  • Date: 2021-04-01

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The publication establishes performance requirements, annual and continuous evaluations, measurable standards, and performance recognition. It also addresses informal resolution, formal complaints, and limits on appeals involving recognition awards.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all USAFE-AFAFRICA Regular Air Force, and USAFE-AFAFRICA civilian employees.

Topics covered

  • Probationary period appraisals
  • Performance requirements
  • Performance standards
  • Evaluation process
  • Performance recognition
  • Appeals and grievances

Questions and answers

How often must employee performance be evaluated?

An employee’s performance is evaluated during the probationary period and continuously thereafter. As a minimum, conduct an evaluation once per year on or about 15 May (see details in paragraph 4.4.1). (paragraph 1)

What must employees be told about their performance requirements?

Employees must be briefed on performance requirements of their jobs and advised as to how well they meet them. (paragraph 1)

What makes a performance standard fully successful?

Performance standards must be measurable and describe how major tasks are to be performed in regard to quantity, quality, and timeliness to be considered fully successful. (paragraph 3)

How must supervisors monitor employee performance?

Monitor the work performed by employees on a continuous basis. (paragraph 4)

What happens when an employee's performance and conduct are satisfactory during the probationary period?

If the employee’s performance and conduct are satisfactory and they are to be retained, the supervisor summarizes the employee’s performance on the computergenerated Supervisor’s Employee Brief-971. (paragraph 4)

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