EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM
Name:
Date:
Job Title:
Department:
Annual □ Probationary □
Self‐Evaluation □
Type of Appraisal:
Appraisal Period:
From:
To:
Instructions:
Please carefully review the employee’s performance during the past appraisal period and select the description that best describes
the employee’s overall performance. Please provide supporting comments and examples for each performance area. This appraisal
focuses on factors, which determine the quality of the overall performance, and indicates areas, which may require further training
and professional development.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: The employee’s understanding of his/her specific job responsibilities and general goals of the agency
____ Exceeds Expectations: Demonstrates deep knowledge of the professional field and understands the most complex aspects of
the job responsibilities.
____ Above Expectations: Demonstrates solid working knowledge of the professional area and is capable of handing complex
projects.
____ Meets Expectations: Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the professional area and performs job responsibilities well.
____ Improvement Needed: Lacks knowledge in several basic elements of the job. Requires frequent instruction in areas of
fundamental knowledge.
____ Unsatisfactory: Performance is consistently below the expected level. Despite a reasonable period of orientation, and/or
instruction, job knowledge remains at an unacceptably low level.
Comments or Performance Examples:
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QUALITY OF WORK: The accuracy and thoroughness with which the employee performs tasks
____ Exceeds Expectations: Consistently produces work that is of the highest quality and accuracy.
____ Above Expectations: Almost always produces high quality, accurate work.
____ Meets Expectations: Typically produces quality work with occasional errors.
____ Improvement Needed: Attention needed to producing work that is more thorough and accurate.
____ Unsatisfactory: Performance is consistently below the expected level. Disorganized and usually unprepared.
Comments or Performance Examples:
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COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys and receives ideas, information and directions; listens effectively; demonstrates good
verbal and written communication. Shares appropriate information with coworkers and management.
____ Exceeds Expectations: Excellent oral and written communication skills. An active listener who has a sound sense of when to
share important information and with who to share it with.
____ Above Expectations: Demonstrates above average oral and written communication skills.
____ Meets Expectations: Demonstrates solid communication skills but may need occasional training to sharpen certain areas.
____ Improvement Needed: Additional training to develop communication skills is recommended. Frequent communication break
downs can cause confusion with coworkers and interfere with the employee’s ability to complete assignments accurately.
____ Unsatisfactory: Performance is consistently below the expected level. Communication skills are extremely poor.
Comments or Performance Examples:
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