T A P E S Is it really this hard

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T A P E STotal Army Performance Evaluation
SystemEmployees covered under
the union are rated in accordance with the
negotiated Fort Bragg TAPES manual dtd April
2001Employees not covered by the union are
rated in accordance with the DA Pamphlet 690-400
dtd June 1993
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Concerns in
developing performance plans 1. Establishment
of standards within 30 days 2. Rating period
consists of at least 120 days under one
supervisorNormal rating cycles All employees 1
November thru 31 OctoberGS-13 and above - 1 July
through 30 June3. Employees are counseled at
any time there is a deficiency
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When preparing appraisals use the proper
formsBase System (Form 7223) employees GS,
WG, WS, WL-1 through 8Senior System (Form 7222)
GS-9s and above and career interns
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Use the job description for developing
standardsBase System - responsibilitiesSenior
System - objectives
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Explain what is expected
during the development of initial
standardsRateesMust know what is expected of
themIs provided opportunity to give input in
developing plan
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Role of RaterBefore finalizing and
informing the employee Inform the Senior Rater
of final rating Ensure standards were initialed
Midpoint counseling has been conductedOpportuni
ty to improve has been offered Forms will be
submitted in a timely manner
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Role of the Senior RaterReview all
plansResolves disagreements of rater and
rateeEnsures opportunity to improve is
givenApproves all written performance plans
before submission to the Personnel Office
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Has the ratees progress been monitored?
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As soon as a deficiency in performance is
detected counsel the employeeDONT WAIT FOR
MIDPOINT
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DOCUMENT! Without supporting
documentationit will be impossible to support
unsuccessful ratings
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IMPACT OF APPRAISALS
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The affect of ratingsAn employee may be
reassigned, removed or reduced in grade based on
unacceptable performance
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Planning and ProcessingDont wait unit
rating are due to start the process Develop
standards within 30 daysMonitor employees
progressInitiate counseling at any time poor
performance is detectedMaintain proper
documentationDevelop performance improvement
plans (PIP)Discuss final rating with Senior
Rater firstSubmit written appraisals in a timely
mannerUNABLE TO RATE, YOU MAY BE ABLE TO REQUEST
AN EXTENSION IF THE EMPLOYEE IS1. Temporary
promotion/detail2. Extended illness3. Has not
be under one supervisor for 120 days4. Is under
PIP5. Proposed disciplinary/adverse action which
has direct impact on the appraisal
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PLEASE leave information for your
successor
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QUESTIONS?Call your CSR Representative
at CPAC