Book Description

The purpose of the publication is to provide guidance in evaluation compliance with the spirit, intent and policies applicable to the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment - with primary emphasis on the Priority Placement Program (PPP). Activities will take all reasonable and prudent actions to implement a responsive Priority Placement Program consistent with the merit system principles contained in DoD 1400.20-1-M and the Federal Personnel Manual. These evaluation guidelines have been prepared primarily to explain Department of Defense (DoD) concepts for evaluating the PPP and to be used as a guide by those engaged in evaluation. It should be of assistance in discerning significant facts, drawing valid conclusions from the facts, and reporting findings and recommendations. This Manual has several specific aims in PPP: (1) Provide evaluators with a comprehensive procedure for use in planning and conducting review, (2) Supply a common basis for uniform evaluation coverage, interpretation, and analysis, (3) Serve as a guide for on-the-job training of personnelists and self-evaluation by personnel officers and staff; and (4) Provide guidance for maintaining quality control over the PPP.