Code

Description

1

Unacceptable

2

Level between fully successful and Unacceptable

3

Fully successful or equivalent

4

level between outstanding and fully successful

5

Outstanding or equivalent

X

Not rated-this code applies to General Schedule (GS/GM), Prevailing Rate, and other employees subject to the provisions of 5 CFR 430 (see coverage at 5 CFR 430.202 and 5 CFR 430. 302) who have not yet received a rating of record under the performance appraisal system (e.g., new hire)

Z

Excludes those employees from the performance appraisal requirements in 5 CFR 430 by law or by OPM