Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

31030.3.2.2 Nomination Criteria

• As stated above, SAAs are reserved for on-the-job performance beyond that expected of the employee’s classification(s). Typical nominations consider:

  • Responsibility for major improvements of methods, organization, procedures, services, or products that result in improved State or Departmental operation.

  • Important contributions to research, development, and implementation of Departmental goals.

  • Actions that demonstrably enhance creativity and productivity of subordinates or co-workers.

  • Outstanding and superior achievement that brings recognition to the employee, the team, and/or the Department.

  • Successful completion of an assigned task, project, or special event in a superior manner and/or significantly shorter timeframe than was deemed possible.

  • All nominations shall be made on a STDStandard Form (DGS). 278, Superior Accomplishment Gift or Cash Award Recommendation. It must be signed and submitted with original signatures to the MAA in the Division of Support Services, Office of Business Services.