The Air Force Job Performance Appraisal System

The Job Performance Appraisal System was implemented on 1 October 1981 and applies to al other employees (non-GM and non-SES). Included in this category are all General Schedule employees (GS 1-18) and all Federal Wage System employees (1-19), consisting of Wage Grade, Wage Leader, and Wage Supervisor). The supervisor, with employee encouraged participation, writes a work plan tailored to the uniqueness of that job. Of great importance in the work plan writing process is the establishment of channels of open communication between the supervisor and employee that guide employee performance throughout the year. The second part of JPAS is the actual performance appraisal. At the end of the rating period, the employee is rated based on the elements and standards in the work plan. Specifications for the JPAS can be found in Air Force Regulation 40-452. This article is from Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Military Testing Association (23rd) held at Arlington, Virginia on 25-30 October, 1981. Volume 2, AD-A130 703, p1413-1430.