Core Expectations

All employees JSA/Jefferson Lab are evaluated on the following Core Expectations as part of the Performance Appraisal process:

Safety: Understands and applies JLab's rules and policies for safety, health, and environmental protection and actively integrates them into his/her job. Advocates ES&H practices across the Lab. Serves as an example to others.

Diversity/Inclusion/Respect: Advocates values of diversity and inclusion across the Lab, and actively integrates them into his/her job. Values the individuality and variety among people, and demonstrates this by treating people with fairness, courtesy and respect. Proactively includes and assists others with different perspectives, and recognizes the successes of diverse peers.

Communication: Provides information people need to know to do their jobs. Two way process that provides individuals information so that others can make accurate decisions; is timely with information; has patience to hear others, asks questions to gain understanding and responds appropriately.

Accountability: Takes responsibility for tasks delegated to him/her. Retains responsibility for tasks and follows through to completion. Willing to stand up and be counted for decisions he/she has made or in which he/she has participated.

Service Focus/Teamwork: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal staff and external stakeholders; gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in services or products. Works well with others as demonstrated by adhering to team commitments, maintaining effective relationships with others, and proactively assisting and cooperating with others.