Performance appraisals
A performance evaluation is a formal written evaluation of the quality of your work performance. At a formally scheduled meeting, you and your supervisor share candid, open and honest dialogue focused on your performance over an entire review period. 

It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to conduct annual performance evaluations of its employees. Performance evaluations are used to:

• improve employee job performance
• provide accurate information that may be used in personnel decisions
• facilitate communication between supervisors and employees
• assist in identifying and recognizing employees who have demonstrated superior performance

Why performance appraisals are required
The evaluation process is one of the best tools available to convey, clarify and reinforce the County's vision and mission. The process provides supervisors the opportunity to ensure that you understand how your job performance is critical to the County's -- and your department's -- mission.

The completion of a performance evaluation is one of the most important responsibilities entrusted to supervisors. Supervisors have a clear responsibility to ensure that County residents are receiving the best possible services from their employees. Evaluations should reflect due diligence in the accurate assessment of your effectiveness as an employee.

How evaluations relate to your retention score, salary and promotions
Performance evaluations are directly related to your salary. To merit a pay increase, it must be directly related to your effectiveness on the job. Except as otherwise provided, no eligible employee may receive a merit increase unless the employee has received a satisfactory performance evaluation.

Performance evaluations are not only tied to merit increases, but also play a decisive role in determining your chances for promotion and are an essential component in calculating layoff retention scores. Consequently, evaluations affect your employment experience and can have far-reaching results.

Types of performance evaluations  

• Employee Performance Evaluation 
  Use this form to evaluate classified or exempt employees in non-professional, non-supervisory positions.
  
• Field Performance Evaluation 
  Alternative form in limited use by a few departments (e.g., Water and Sewer, Park and Recreation, and Public Works) to evaluate select field personnel.
  
  
• Professional/Supervisory Performance Evaluation 
  This form is used exclusively to evaluate employees in classified, professional or supervisory positions.
  
  
• Management/Professional Performance Evaluation
  This form is used to evaluate all County professional and managerial employees.