Frequently Asked Questions

Who Must Receive an Assessment?  

All personnel who have been deployed for a minimum of 10 days, including permanent full-time employees, disaster assistance employees (DAEs), and core positions, must receive an assessment.  This assessment does NOT replace the completion of the FEMA 90-106, Performance Appraisal for DAEs.  The information gathered from this assessment process can be used to support the performance appraisal process.

When Is Performance Assessed?

• Mandatory:  This assessment MUST be completed at the end of the deployment.
• Optional:  An interim assessment may be conducted when there is:
  • A change in job title.
  • A change in supervisor.
  • Job performance indication that improvement is needed.
  • An employee request for an assessment.

How Is the Assessment Completed?

Review the tasks listed.  These task lists should be used to help you collect performance information.  To collect performance information, you should observe the employee.  Make sure you have specific examples of the employee’s strengths and weaknesses.  Then, complete the assessment record as follows:

After each set of tasks, add comments on the employee’s strengths and areas for improvement.  It is recommended that you conduct a feedback session in order to:

• Highlight accomplishments and positive performance. 
• Provide constructive feedback in areas that need further development.

Find a private location to conduct the session.  During the feedback session, you may want to:

• Begin by asking the individual to comment on his or her strengths and weaknesses.
• Next, present a summary of the overall performance strengths demonstrated during the performance period.
• Then, review the assessment record and comments.  Discuss the areas requiring performance improvement.
• Encourage the individual to make comments regarding the assessment.
• Finally, sign and date each section.