Common use of Marginal Performance Clause in Contracts

Marginal Performance. The level of performance below ‘Fully Successful’ but above ‘Unacceptable’ that is sufficient to be retained in the position. In USDA, it is the summary rating ‘Minimally Satisfactory’, which is assigned when performance in a non- critical element is rated as ‘Does Not Meet Fully Successful’. Mid-year Review. A required Progress Review conducted halfway through the performance year, or at the midpoint of another appraisal period of at least 180 days, to Minimum Appraisal Period. The minimum 90-day period of performance that must be completed on a performance plan before a rating of record may be prepared. Interim ratings may be based on 90 or more days of performance, and advisory assessments may be based on fewer than 90 days of performance in a detail or temporary promotion. Mission Results (Critical) Element. A mandatory performance element which aligns performance expectations and outcomes directly to USDA and Agency or Staff Office mission, goals, initiatives and objectives. Commonly used mission results element names include Mission Results, Mission Support and Program Management.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement