Use this sample and step by step explanation for setting meaningful and inspiring employee performance goals for an atmospheric scientist.

An Atmospheric Scientist is responsible for studying the weather and climate and learn how these conditions affect the human activity plus the entire earth in general. This position develops reports, forecasts and climate change research from their analysis of weather and climate data while working indoors in weather stations, office or laboratories with occasional field work.

The essential duties include, measuring temperature, air pressure and other properties of the atmosphere, issuing warning to preserve life and property during severe weather like hurricanes, tornadoes, etc., developing and using computer models that analyze data about the environment, producing weather maps and graphics, reporting the weather conditions, preparing long and short term weather forecasts using sophisticated computer, collecting data and analyzing to make it easier to understand, illustrate weather forecasts and reports.

Employee Performance Goals Sample

Employee's Name: Title:
Review Period: __/__/__ to __/__/__ Employee SSN:
Work Location: Supervisor's Name:

Instructions

  1. Setting Goals: List specific goals in the space provided below each competency under "Performance Goals". Assign an appropriate timeline for each goal as well as numeric or financial terms to measure the goal.
  2. Employee Comments: The employee must comment next to each goal under "Employee Comments" with "Okay" for goals which he/she feels comfortable working with, and "Needs Clarification" for goals which he/she believes need to be discussed further. An employee who is comfortable with all the goals can sign the goals at this stage.
  3. Summary: Give a summary of the total time estimated for the employee to have achieved the goals. State action plans and specific milestones to track the goals. Any additional comments agreed between the employee and the supervisor should be noted here.
  4. Human Resources Review: Human resources personnel must confirm that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. He/she must then sign the goals in the "Human Resource" section provided under "Signatures".
  5. Signatures: When discussion of the goals has been completed and consensus has been reached, sign the goals and let the employee sign too. Send the final copy to the human resources for inclusion in the employee's professional records.

Performance Goals for Next Period

Performance Goals

Employee Comments

PHONE SKILLS:

To always speak in an inviting and positive tone to make the conversation relaxed and appealing.

Manage my emotions well especially when handling an irate or upset caller.

[employee comments goal]
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Learn new ways and technique of starting and maintaining meaningful conversations.

Know how best to manage and express my feelings and emotions.

[employee comments goal]
DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE:

Remove oneself emotionally from the situation and keep the impossible person at a distance for a moment

Be kind and friendly even when the other person attacks you to receive negative attention

[employee comments goal]
APPEARANCE AND GROOMING:

Treat others whether juniors or seniors with dignity and respect at all times

Support a more inclusive and positive work environment that creates an enthusiastic feel

[employee comments goal]
PERSONAL GROWTH:

Develop a hunger for personal growth even as the business excels

Learn to spend your time and resources well to ensure minimum wastage

[employee comments goal]
POTENTIAL FOR ADVANCEMENT:

Learn to work together with others without conflict to build a team spirit

Choose to become a valuable part of the company that gives results

[employee comments goal]
PROJECT AND GOAL FOCUS:

Organize all smaller goals in one place in order to check progress easily and accomplish them effectively

Take time to reward oneself for the already accomplished goals in order to feel more motivated to complete the others

[employee comments goal]
QUALITY MANAGEMENT:

Research and review customer feedback and use that feedback to make and inform quality decisions and processes

Ensure that all manufacturers and suppliers follow the quality procedures and meet the requirements and standards of the company

[employee comments goal]
QUANTITY OF WORK:

Track how much time one spends on each task in order to identify tasks that take more time that needed

Put consistent effort into accomplishing own goals and try as much as possible to prevent own output from slipping

[employee comments goal]
TECHNOLOGY TREND AWARENESS:

Encourage others to embrace the power of virtual workplaces to save time, money, travel, and energy

Implement augmented and virtual reality technologies to improve training and engagement

[employee comments goal]

Summary

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:

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