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Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program. Report Tile. ACADEMIC PRESENTATION FOR PMF CLASS OF 2010. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT.
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Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Report Tile ACADEMIC PRESENTATION FOR PMF CLASS OF 2010 UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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 Purpose of the PMF Program
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)
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 program Changed 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 service The PMF Program is a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s succession planning efforts to address its pending human capital challenges Historical Background
Two-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 Components
80 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 Program Components
Washington, DC* Philadelphia Boston New York Baltimore Atlanta Chicago Miami Denver Seattle San Francisco Houston Dallas Honolulu Kansas City Other Cities Foreign Countries PMF Locations * Most PMF appointments are located in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
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 PMF Process Overview
2009 PMF Application open period: Thurs, October 1 – Thurs, October 15, 2009 Applicants complete an online application, link a USAJOBS resume, and submit a nomination form to their Nomination Official Applicants 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 Application 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 accomplishments Capacity for leadership Commitment 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 Process
Dean Lauren Robel lrobel@indiana.edu 812-855-8886 211 South Indiana Ave Bloomington, IN 47405 Nomination Official
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 OPM Assessment Process
Decisiveness Problem Solving Creativity Customer Service Leadership Service Motivation Written Communication Conscientiousness Interpersonal Skills Integrity Adaptability Core Competencies Assessed
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 PMF Placement Process
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 Key Dates
Presidential Management Fellows Program https://www.pmf.opm.gov How 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 Resources
Contact Information Presidential Management Fellows Program 1900 E Street NW, Room 1425 Washington, DC 20415 Phone: (202) 606-1040 Fax: (202) 606-3040 Email: pmf@opm.gov Website:www.pmf.opm.gov Program Office Staff: Leslie Pollack, Succesions Planning Programs Director Eric Brown, PMF Program Manager Rob Timmins, Senior Program Analyst Laura Pfeffer, 2007 PMF/Program Analyst Roz Whittaker, Administrative Assistant
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 Nomination