Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 15 - Governor, Office of
Rule 15.04.01 - RULES OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND IDAHO PERSONNEL COMMISSION
Section 15.04.01.210 - PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Performance Evaluations. Each agency shall use the statewide online performance evaluation system; however, another system may be used, provided it meets the basic objectives of the state's online performance evaluation system as approved in advance by the administrator. Agency records and supporting documentation are subject to review by the Division and the employee's overall performance rating must be transmitted to the administrator. (3-31-22)
02. Approval of Form. The Division will make available a standard format for purpose of the statewide online performance evaluation system. An appointing authority may utilize another form provided it meets the basic performance criteria and ratings and is approved in advance by the administrator. (3-31-22)
03. Purpose. The purpose of performance evaluation is to provide an objective evaluation by the immediate supervisor of an employee's performance in comparison with established expectations for the position; and to identify an employee's strengths and weaknesses and where improvement is necessary. All performance evaluations must be discussed with affected employee who will be allowed opportunity to submit written comments regarding the evaluation contents. (3-31-22)
04. Use of Evaluations. Performance evaluations should be used in connection with promotions, transfers, demotions, retentions, separations, and reassignments (Ref. Section 67-5309(h), Idaho Code); and used as the affirmative certification for merit increases, bonuses, and salary equity increases (Ref. Section 67-5309B, Idaho Code); and for certifying a probationary employee to permanent status (Ref. Rule 151). Other uses of performance evaluations are optional with the appointing authority. (3-31-22)
05. Evaluation Schedule. All classified employees must be evaluated for their performance during probationary periods for appointments and promotions and for every two thousand eighty (2,080) hours of credited state service thereafter (generally, an annual basis). (Ref. Sections 67-5309(h) and (j), 67-5309B(6), Idaho Code.) Part-time employees must be evaluated on an annual basis. (3-31-22)
06. Retention of Evaluation. A copy of the performance evaluation must be retained in agency records with a copy furnished to the employee. (3-31-22)
07. Supervisors' Requirements. Supervisors are required to manage performance on a consistent basis including completion of performance evaluations on all employees under their direct supervision. (Ref. Section 67-5309B(6), Idaho Code) (3-31-22)
