Report Tile Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC PRESENTATION FOR PMF CLASS OF 2010

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PresidentialManagement Fellows (PMF) Program

UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

ACADEMIC PRESENTATION FOR PMF CLASS OF 2010


Purpose of the PMF Program

The purpose of the Program is to attract to the Federal service, outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs


The PMF Program

Premier program for leadership development in the Federal civil service

Provides two-year Federal Government fellowships to individuals who expect to complete an advanced degree (master’s, law or doctoral-level) from an accredited college or university during the current academic year (September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010)


Historical Background Created by Executive Order in 1977 to attract

graduate students committed to public service

President George W. Bush signed Executive Order in 2003, which modernized the programChanged name from “Presidential

Management Interns” to “Presidential Management Fellows”

Allowed appointments at higher grades (GS-9 through 12)

Completed by over 7,000 Fellows and more than 4,000 remain in civil serviceThe PMF Program is a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s succession planning efforts to address its pending human capital challenges


Program ComponentsTwo-year, paid full-time position with

accelerated promotion potential

Appointed at the GS-9, 11, or 12, based on applicant qualifications and agency needs

Promotion potential up to the GS-13

Typical career path with limited prior experience:

• Appointment - GS-9, step 1 (or equivalent)• 1-year Anniversary - eligible for GS-11,

step 1• Program Completion - eligible for GS-12,

step 1


Program Components80 hours formal, classroom training per

year• PMF Orientation (24 hours counted)• PMF Forums on specific topics (up to

8 hours counted each)

Developmental Opportunities:• One 4-6 month developmental

assignment• Optional short-term rotations possible

PMF Network and Support


Program Components Full Benefits including Health and Life

Insurance; Paid Holidays; Annual and Sick Leave; Transit Subsidy; and a 3-part retirement program that includes a social security benefit, a 401k type plan, and a defined benefit component

Potential for agency participation in the Federal Student Loan Repayment Program with limits of $10,000 per employee per calendar year, and total repayment of $60,000 per employee

Non-competitive appointment to a full-time permanent position upon successful completion of the Program


PMF Locations Washington, DC*PhiladelphiaBostonNew YorkBaltimoreAtlantaChicagoMiamiDenver

SeattleSan FranciscoHoustonDallasHonoluluKansas CityOther CitiesForeign

Countries* Most PMF appointments are located in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.


Career Fields

• Accounting• Finance• Human Resources• Engineering• Statistics• Environmental Sciences

• Health/Medical Science• Information Technology• Public Policy• Public Administration• International Affairs• Other


Legal Careers

•Very Few Attorney Positions•Paralegal Specialist •Hearings and Appeals Specialist•Contract Specialist•Labor Relations Specialist•Estate Tax Examiner•Compliance Examiner•Environmental Specialist•Policy Analyst


PMF Process Overview Students submit online application via

USAJOBS • Applicant

Nomination Officials nominate applicants based on school criteria • Nominee

OPM invites Nominees to a structured assessment center• Finalist

Finalists secure positions with a Federal Agency• Fellow


Application Process2009 PMF Application open period:Thurs, October 1 – Thurs, October 15,

2009Applicants complete an online

application, link a USAJOBS resume, and submit a nomination form to their Nomination OfficialApplicants apply at www.USAJOBS.gov

or via a link from the PMF website’s “How To Apply\PMF Application”https://www.pmf.opm.gov/HApplication.aspx


Nomination Process Applicants are nominated by the school’s

Dean, Chairperson, or Academic Program Director of their graduate program (Nomination Official)*

Schools must conduct a competitive nomination process that covers:Breadth and quality of accomplishmentsCapacity for leadershipCommitment to excellence in the leadership

and management of public policies and programs

* This Nomination Official may designate someone to oversee the process for their school, but only the Nomination Official may render nomination decisions


Nomination Process Students completing an application to the

Program will be required to print a Nomination Form and submit it along with a standard resume to the Office of Career and Professional Development for consideration

Nomination Official will ensure applicants meet the Program’s eligibility and nomination criteria, and sign and fax the Nomination Form to OPM only if he/she approves the nomination of the student

Nomination Official must make his/her nomination decision between October 1 and October 31, 2009


Nomination Official

Dean Lauren [email protected] South Indiana AveBloomington, IN 47405


OPM Assessment Process

All nominees will be invited to participate in a structured and proctored assessment process

Assessment centers will be available nationwide to accommodate nominees across the country

Nominees are evaluated on:Critical Thinking (problem solving)Writing Fundamentals (writing ability)Life Experiences

(leadership/interpersonal) Based on assessment scores and any

adjudicated veterans’ preference, nominees are selected as Finalists


Core Competencies Assessed

• Decisiveness• Problem Solving• Creativity• Customer

Service• Leadership• Service

Motivation

• Written Communication

• Conscientiousness

• Interpersonal Skills

• Integrity• Adaptability


PMF Placement Process

Finalists are invited to attend a PMF Job Fair in the Spring attended by participating Federal Agencies

Finalists have access to an online PMF Projected Positions System (PPS) to identify agency positions

Jobs are not restricted to those advertised in the PPS or at the job fair

Finalists have 12 months from the date they are selected to be appointed to agency positions


Key Dates Online application available October 1 – October

15 Students submit nomination form w/resume to

OCPD by Oct 16 Nomination Officials submit Nominees by October

31 Students notified of nomination and assessment

time/date & location – Late November Nominees complete assessments in January 2010 Finalists notified of their selection by Feb/March

2010 Job Fair Spring 2010 Agencies hire Finalists over one full year* Application deadline for the Class of 2010 is

Midnight, Eastern Time, on October 15, 2009


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Nominations Finalists Placements


ResourcesPresidential Management Fellows

Program https://www.pmf.opm.govHow to Apply

https://www.pmf.opm.gov/howtoapply.aspx

Federal Benefits http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/new_employees.asp

Presidential Management Alumni Group http://www.pmag.org


Contact InformationPresidential Management Fellows Program

1900 E Street NW, Room 1425Washington, DC 20415Phone: (202) 606-1040 Fax: (202) 606-3040Email: [email protected] Website: www.pmf.opm.gov

Program Office Staff:Leslie Pollack, Succesions Planning Programs DirectorEric Brown, PMF Program ManagerRob Timmins, Senior Program AnalystLaura Pfeffer, 2007 PMF/Program AnalystRoz Whittaker, Administrative Assistant


Nomination

Applicants will be instructed to check with their Nomination Official (Dean, Chairperson, or Academic Program Director) to confirm the school’s process and deadlines for nomination into the PMF Program

Documents

Report Tile Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC PRESENTATION FOR PMF CLASS OF 2010