| Distinguished (4) |
Role Model - Performance of this caliber is widely recognized, respected and clearly distinct from others. Accomplishments are consistently and significantly beyond target performance standards. Contributions are exceptional. |
| Outstanding (3) |
Among the Very Best - Performance is outstanding. Accomplishments consistently exceed target performance standards. Contributions are substantial. |
| Effective (2) |
Valuable Contributor - Performance is highly effective. Accomplishments consistently meet and sometimes exceed performance standards. Contributions are significant. |
| Needs Improvement (1) |
Has Potential - Performance needs improvement. Work meets some but not all target performance standards. May lack the experience or time in position to be considered effective. Further progress is needed. |
| Unacceptable (0) |
Must Improve - Performance is unacceptable. Work does not meet performance standards, even when coaching and time to improve has been provided. Performance must significantly improve. |
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