Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot:

An employee who believes that there are grievable deficiencies in the rating or reviewing official's comments in the employee's evaluation report may request mediation pursuant to the Alternative Dispute Resolution process jointly established by AFSA and FCS. Such request can be made within five [5] days of the formal appraisal meeting, but no later than five [5] days from the date the appraisal is due to OFSHR. Mid-term reviews may be included in this process. The mediator's role will be to facilitate the parties' [manager, employee and representatives, as appropriate] crafting of mutually acceptable solutions, if possible. The mediation will take place at a location mutually agreed upon by the parties, and parties and/or their representatives may participate in the mediation by telephone conference. If a mutually acceptable solution is reached, the employee will waive the right to grieve the performance rating.

Process: This Pilot will be reviewed after use for two [2] rating cycles.