§ 432.103 Definitions

5 CFR 432.103For the purpose of this part—

5 CFR 432.103(a)(a) Acceptable performance means performance that meets an employee's performance requirement(s) or standard(s) at a level of performance above “unacceptable” in the critical element(s) at issue.

5 CFR 432.103(b)(b) Critical element means a work assignment or responsibility of such importance that unacceptable performance on the element would result in a determination that an employee's overall performance is unacceptable.

5 CFR 432.103(c)(c) Current continuous employment means a period of employment or service immediately preceding an action under this part in the same or similar positions without a break in Federal civilian employment of a workday.

5 CFR 432.103(d)(d) Opportunity to demonstrate acceptable performance means a reasonable chance for the employee whose performance has been determined to be unacceptable in one or more critical elements to demonstrate acceptable performance in the critical element(s) at issue.

5 CFR 432.103(e)(e) Reduction in grade means the involuntary assignment of an employee to a position at a lower classification or job grading level.

5 CFR 432.103(f)(f) Removal means the involuntary separation of an employee from employment with an agency. P>(g) Similar positions mean positions in which the duties performed are similar in nature and character and require substantially the same or similar qualifications, so that the incumbents could be interchanged without significant training or undue interruption to the work.

5 CFR 432.103(h)(h) Unacceptable performance means performance of an employee that fails to meet established performance standards in one or more critical elements of such employee's position.