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MISSOURI NAPUS

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The National Association of Postmasters of the United States is a professional organization for all Postmasters. The mission of NAPUS is:

· to represent, promote, and protect Postmasters;

· to foster a favorable image of public service, and to assure users of the mail the best possible service;

· to be an advocate with the Congress of the United States, and

· to work closely with the United States Postal Service in the development of strategies for the enhancement of Postmasters and the Postal Service Our Mission The National Association of Postmasters of the United States is a professional organization for all Postmasters.

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Text Box: 2010 MISSOURI NAPUS STATE CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM

Yesterday I participated in a telecom with the other members of the National Board. We were given an update from a Focus Group that President Bob Rapoza appointed to look into the concerns of how to motivate Postmasters to use the Recourse Process.

As you all know, the Recourse Process is part of the PFP system. It is a Postmaster’s tool to use if they are not happy with the Core score that they were given. Unfortunately, it is not used as often as it should be. This is your avenue to take, if you feel, you were not dealt with fairly. Don’t be afraid of using the system. It is explained on the NPA/PFP website and the NAPUS web page will also have a NPA/PFP icon for information to help you. Information will also be posted in the weekly “hotline” and “breaking news” on the NAPUS web page when needed.

You will be able to look at your ratings on February 5. From then you will have just 45 days to process a Recourse action. This deadline is very important! If you have questions on the process and know someone that can help, call them. Retirees may be a good resource or feel free to contact your State President. Basically, it comes down to you. You need to take the initiative to stand up for yourself and state your case. If you do decided to use the Recourse Process, it is Very Important that you print a copy of it and send it to your State President.

I can tell you from personal experience that Recourse can work. I have used it. I had no idea of how to begin but I went on the NPA/PFP web site and figured it out. I was very disappointed with the Core rating I was given and I was determined to have my voice heard. I’m not saying you will always get the answer that you want but you will have the satisfaction of having your case heard.

Postmaster NPA Worksheet Excel Pay for Performance Mitigation & Recourse PPT

Postmaster NPA Worksheet PDF

FY 2009 Pay-for-Performance Program
Administrative Rules for EAS Employees

Administrative Process

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What recourse is available for core requirements ratings?

An employee, who believes that one or more of their core requirements ratings does not substantively reflect a fair assessment of his/her contribution to the work unit must document the concerns and rationale in the Performance Evaluation System (PES).

The employee has 45 days from the date employee ratings are posted in PES to enter the recourse process. The employee may request a follow-up discussion with the evaluator.

If the evaluator is not in agreement and disapproves the recourse request in PES, the employee may request a review by the next higher-level evaluator. This is accomplished by submitting the request directly to the next higher level evaluator in PES. The next higher level evaluator reviews the employee’s documented concerns and rationale and makes a final determination. Normally, these reviews do not extend beyond the unit PCES manager.

All notifications of approval, disapproval and final decisions are communicated through system generated emails within 90 days from the beginning of the recourse process.

Employees without computer access to PES will continue to document their concerns and rationale on paper and submit their recourse request to the evaluator.