Ad 435A Form PDF Details

In an environment where accountability and performance measurement are pivotal, the AD-435A form stands out as a critical instrument within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This document serves a multifaceted purpose, embracing the realms of performance planning, progress review, and appraisal for employees, structuring a comprehensive framework for both assessing and guiding their professional development. At its core, the form encapsulates detailed sections on essential performance elements—categorizing them into critical and non-critical—along with standards expected for a "Fully Successful" rating and space for documenting accomplishments and reviews. Intended to facilitate a transparent and constructive dialogue between supervisors and employees, it also mandates certifications of development and receipt, ensuring both parties are actively engaged in the appraisal process. Spanning ten pages with continuation sheets, the AD-435A form embodies the bridge between performance expectations and actual outcomes, striving to foster an environment of excellence and improvement within the USDA. Its structured approach not only aims to evaluate past performance but also to set the stage for future achievements through clear, measurable standards and regular progress reviews, laying down a path for personal and organizational growth.

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Form NameAd 435A Form
Form Length10 pages
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Avg. time to fill out2 min 30 sec
Other namesad 435e 10 2018, ad 435a fillable, AD-435A, ad 435b 12 86

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AD-435A

 

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable

 

and responsible. Indicate if the element is critical or noncritical.)

 

 

 

 

 

CRITICAL

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Fully

ExceedsDoes Not Meet

Successful

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space is required.)

11.CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT AND RECEIPT OF PLAN (Signatures certify discussion with the employee and receipt of plan which reflects current

position description.)

Employee's Signature

Supervisor's Name (Print)

 

Supervisor's Signature

 

 

Reviewer's Name (Print)

 

Reviewer's Signature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

Date

Date

12.PROGRESS REVIEWS (at least one must be completed)

 

 

Employee's Initials and Date

 

 

Supervisor's Initials and Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check appropriate*copy designation below.

ORIGINAL-OFFICIAL PERSONNEL FOLDER/EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE FILE COPY *EMPLOYEE COPY *SUPERVISOR'S COPY *AGENCY USE

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AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

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AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

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AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

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AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

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AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

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AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

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AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

Page 9 of 10

AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)

Page 10 of 10

AD-435B (Continuation Sheet)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

 

(12-86)

PERFORMANCE PLAN, PROGRESS REVIEW AND APPRAISAL WORKSHEET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

NAME (Last, First, M.I.)

 

2.

POSITION TITLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

AGENCY/DIVISION

 

 

4.

PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE

 

APPRAISAL PERIOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. START DATE

 

6. END DATE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. PERFORMANCE ELEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.

 

(Describe below the duty or responsibility for which the employee is accountable and responsible. Indicate

if the element

 

is critical or noncritical.)

 

CRITICAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCRITICAL

8.STANDARD (Describe the level expected for "Fully Successful" performance. Include appropriate indicators of quality, quantity, cost efficiency, or timeliness, where applicable.)

9.ELEMENT RATING (At the end of the rating period, compare the employee's performance with standard and assign an element rating. Refer to documentation, as necessary.)

Exceeds

Fully SuccessfulDoes Not Meet

10.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Must be completed if employee receives a summary rating of Outstanding. Attach additional sheets if more space required.)