What is the processing for the approval of awards and Quality Step Increases? What forms need to be submitted and the time lines?
Region 6 monetary awards guidance was issued to all programs and supervisors in 2002 to provide consistency in making award determinations. The guidance provides answers to these and other award questions. A copy can be requested from Human Resources. FWS Form 3-2207 is used to nominate an employee for an award. Nominations should include justifications that are specific. Monetary approval levels are: up to $1,000 by immediate supervisor; up to $1,500 by second level supervisor; up to $2,500 by Assistant Regional Director; up to $3,500 by Deputy Regional Director; up to $4,000 by Regional Director; and over $4,000 by Director. A QSI is the only award linked directly to the employees performance rating of record and should be granted in a timely manner following receipt of that rating. To be eligible for a QSI, employees must; achieve all critical results in their Employee Performance Plan, demonstrate performance at a high level of quality exceeding the acceptable level of competence,
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