Developing Elements and Standards Clause Samples

Developing Elements and Standards. A. The Employer has determined that in identifying critical elements, it will take into consideration such factors including, but not limited to, whether or not the element is: 1. A regular, recurring part of the job; 2. Directly related to mission accomplishment; 3. A primary responsibility of the employee; 4. One that accounts for a significant amount of the employee's time on the job; 5. Performance that is related to a statutory or regulatory requirement; or 6. Important to successful performance for some other reason. B. The Employer has determined that, to the maximum extent feasible, it will develop performance standards including, but not limited to: 1. Standards that will permit the accurate evaluation of job performance based on objective criteria related to the job for each employee or position, including: a. Quantity, quality, timeliness, costs, accuracy and/or expected results; b. Position descriptions; and c. Bureau orders setting forth operating instructions and pertinent regulations. 2. Standards that will permit the accurate evaluation of job performance and may be characterized as objective, realistic and reasonable; 3. Standards that are written in clear and simple language; 4. Standards that are attainable and can be exceeded; 5. Standards that reflect at least 3 levels for each critical element; and 6. Standards that reflect adequate performance to produce required results.