Common use of Critical Elements Clause in Contracts

Critical Elements. a. Critical elements are those work assignments or responsibilities of such importance that unacceptable performance on an element would result in a determination that the employee’s overall performance was unacceptable. b. To the maximum extent feasible, the critical elements will be consistent for like positions. Variations from these critical elements will be based on significant differences in the job. c. Consistent with Management’s right to assign work, the critical elements should normally be consistent with the duties and responsibilities contained in an employee’s PD.

Critical Elements. a. A. Critical elements are those work assignments or responsibilities of such importance that unacceptable performance on an one or any parts of the element would result in a determination that the employee’s overall performance was unacceptable. b. B. All critical elements to be used for performance appraisals shall be: (1) directly related to the employee’s assigned Position Description, that the supervisor or other appropriate management official has reviewed; (2) determined to be complete and accurate for the duties assigned to the employee; and (3) communicated to the employee at the beginning of the rating period or when a new there are changes in elements or standards. C. To the maximum extent feasible, the critical elements will shall be consistent for standard or like positions. Variations from these critical elements will shall be based on significant real differences in the job. c. Consistent with Management’s right to assign work, the critical elements should normally be consistent with the duties and responsibilities contained in an employee’s PD.