Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for a general forecaster.
A General Forecaster is responsible for providing general weather information, warnings, advisories, aviation and public forecasts to the public at large and the particular group users. This position reports to the Meteorologist or the Senior Forecaster.
Duties for this post are participating in all forecasting programs as assigned by the Meteorologist, integrating all the meteorological data that is available from a variety of sources, analyzing and assessing the current forecast situation at both the synoptic and mesoscale levels, prepares and issues warnings concerning a hazardous weather conditions like severe weather, high winds, flash floods, marine effects, winter storms etc., conducting weather watch that involves interpretation of radar data, satellite imagery and any other analysis of the meteorological and hydrologic data, determining appropriate and relevant data, identifying questionable and conflicting data and resolving it if possible.
Employee Performance Goals Sample | |
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| Employee's Name: | Title: |
| Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ | Employee SSN: |
| Work Location: | Supervisor's Name: |
Instructions |
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Performance Goals for Next Period | |
Performance Goals | Employee Comments |
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| VERBAL COMMUNICATION: Weigh my words first before I speak them out to avoid saying unwanted things. Seek clarification on the points that are not very well understood. | [employee comments goal] |
| PHONE SKILLS: Avoid unnecessary distractions whenever I am about to make a phone call. Use normal tone when making calls and do not to speak loud when it affects those around. | [employee comments goal] |
| INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Learn to develop and build on my confidence and poise when expressing myself. Learn to assess and manage potential conflicts at a personal and group level. | [employee comments goal] |
| DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE: Identify the different types of difficult people in order to decide the best way to deal with them Always try to be a reasonable person by considering all sides of the story before coming to a conclusion | [employee comments goal] |
| CREATIVITY: Challenge the old solutions by coming up with new ones that solve today's problems Coach others how to think creatively and employ their skills to growth | [employee comments goal] |
| FLEXIBILITY: Set consistent goals that can be easily achieved without much stress Learn to adapt to new situations and significant changes by embracing change from the inside | [employee comments goal] |
| POTENTIAL FOR ADVANCEMENT: Keep up a positive attitude that interacts with others well Commit yourself to work with an open heart and help others where they need help | [employee comments goal] |
| PROJECT AND GOAL FOCUS: Use positive language to define own goals and avoid using negative phrases that would make one lose focus on the goals Network and surround oneself with like-minded people who will encourage own accomplishments and point out weak areas | [employee comments goal] |
| MANAGING DETAILS: Help other employees generate fresh perspectives, new approaches, and breakthrough ideas that will help them produce accurate and quality work Take the time to explore the situation under consideration in order to find out the reasons behind the cause | [employee comments goal] |
| QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Use the time of the day when one feels the most productive to perform tasks that need more focus and concentration Ensure that all manufacturers and suppliers follow the quality procedures and meet the requirements and standards of the company | [employee comments goal] |
Summary |
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Sections 1-2: To be completed by the supervisor Section 3: To be completed by the employee |
1. Goals completed since last performance feedback |
2. Goals for next period |
3. Employee comments |
Signatures | |
| I acknowledge that I discussed this performance feedback with my supervisor. My signature does not mean that I agree or disagree with this appraisal. | |
| Employee: | Date: |
| Supervisor: | Date: |
| Human Resources: | Date: |