S.M.A.R.T Goals are a type of performance expectation that consists of goals that are "Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-Related." A Performance Plan shall include at least three (3) and not more than five (5) S.M.A.R.T Goals.
The use of S.M.A.R.T Goals may augment the use of performance standards for agencies to document performance objectives for employees. Wherever possible, and as applicable, agencies should incorporate the text normally found in performance standards in the employee's S.M.A.R.T Goals.
S.M.A.R.T Goals set in the Performance Plan shall be weighted, with the sum of all goal weightings equal to one hundred percent (100%).
S.M.A.R.T Goals set in the performance plan shall include a timeframe for the accomplishment of each goal.
At the beginning of each performance management period, a supervisor or the reviewer, in the absence of the supervisor, shall discuss with the employee how each S.M.A.R.T Goal relates to the employee's job. At the end of a performance management period, the supervisor or the reviewer, in the absence of the supervisor, shall evaluate each S.M.A.R.T Goal based on the employee's performance during the period.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B1407