Initiative

Rating Examples of behavior that would typify this rating

Unacceptable

  • Oblivious to the needs of the unit.
  • Requires constant supervision, reminders of priorities and assignments.
  • Unwilling to perform one time, non-routine assignments.
Needs Improvement
  • Requires regular assistance from supervisor for routine tasks.
  • Sometimes does not meet deadlines due to lack of personal effort or to procrastination rather than work load.
  • Frequently resists changes in assignments or work flow.
  • Does not seek additional assignments when out of work.
  • Sometimes requires direct supervision or will not perform tasks.
  • Resists onetime, non-routine assignments.
Meets Expectations
  • Without direct supervision, carries out as needed the details relating to this position's responsibilities.
  • Organizes weekly work schedule efficiently to carry out assigned responsibilities, meets deadlines when given.
  • Seeks additional assignments when out of work.
  • Accepts onetime, non-routine assignments and performs them willingly.
Exceeds Expectations
  • Independently monitors and resolves the unassigned details of this position's responsibilities.
  • Adjusts personal work schedule to accommodate fluctuations in unit needs.
  • Works with poise and assurance, even under stressful conditions.
  • Aggressively digs into the more complex or new routines.
  • Alert to and observant of problems and often presents suggestions for improvements, which are sometimes implemented.
  • Easily and willingly absorbs onetime, non-routine assignments into work schedule.
  • Offers assistance to eliminate backlogs.
Achieves Excellence
  • Easily absorbs and anticipates fluctuations in responsibilities.
  • Takes initiative in offering to add to personal responsibilities to help meet unit goals.
  • Performs independently, but also anticipates problems, and provides written documentation or suggestions for improvements, which are often implemented.
  • Consults with supervisor and willingly takes the initiative to assume a leadership role.

 

8/1/95 revised 4/16/97 lbj

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