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Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program. Information Session University of Illinois Springfield September 8, 2011. Outline. Overview of the Program Application Process Assessment Process Key Dates Other Federal Employment Programs Questions & Answers. Overview of the Program.

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Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program

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  1. Presidential ManagementFellows (PMF) Program Information Session University of Illinois Springfield September 8, 2011

  2. Outline • Overview of the Program • Application Process • Assessment Process • Key Dates • Other Federal Employment Programs • Questions & Answers

  3. Overview of the Program • Premier Program for Leadership Development in the Federal Government • 2-Year Paid Fellowships with a Federal Agency • PMF Network and Support

  4. PMF Fellows • Appointed at GS-9, 11, or 12 based on qualification and agency need (Salary: $51,630 - $97,333 based on 2011 Salary Table for the Washington, D.C. Area) • Individual Development Plans • 80 Hours Formal Classroom Training Per Year • Rotational Opportunities

  5. Eligibility • Graduate Students Who Expect to Complete an Advanced Degree from a Qualifying College or University during the period September 1, 2011 – August 31, 2012

  6. Application Process • Online Application -- “Applicant” • UIS Nomination Process -- “Nominee” • Online Assessment -- “Semi-Finalist” • In-Person Assessment --“Finalist” • Secure Position with Federal Agency  “Fellow”

  7. First Stage of the Application Process • Application Period: September 15 – 25, 2011 • Apply online (www.USAJOBS.gov or via link at www.pmf.gov) • Link a USAJOBS resume or upload a resume • Complete Qualifications Questionnaire • Submit supporting document for Indian/Veterans’ Preference, if applicable • Submit nomination form + required materials to UIS

  8. Qualification Questionnaire • Personal Information • Geographic Employment Preference • Indian and Veterans’ Preference Eligibility • Citizenship • Graduate School – select IL from state list, then select UIS from list • Degree Information • Keys Skills/Competencies • Other

  9. Nomination Process • Universities must have a competitive process that covers applicants’ • “Breadth and qualify of accomplishments • Capacity for leadership • Commitment to excellence in leading and managing public policies and programs” • Students eligible for Veteran’s preference and qualified for UIS’ competitive process must be nominated

  10. UIS Nomination Process Materials to be Submitted to UIS by noon (CST) on Friday, September 23 • Contact Information (name, email, phone #) • Copy of Transcript • Answers to Two Essays • Indian and Veterans’ Preference Eligibility Statement, if applicable • Nomination Form (may be turned in Monday, September 26th by 9 a.m.)

  11. Notification of Nomination • UIS will notify you regarding whether or not you have been nominated • If nominated, check status on Application Manager to ensure your status is updated to “nominated” • If not, contact Professor Bunch (bbunc1@uis.edu or 217-206-6080)

  12. Online Un-Proctored Assessment • Situational Judgment Test • Multiple choice questions regarding hypothetical job scenarios • Life Experience • Training • Experience • Education • Life History • Writing Sample • Essay in response to prompt or target topic

  13. Assessment Centers • 6 locations (Chicago is closest to Springfield) • Mid-November – mid-December • 1-hour individual structured interview • Assessment Study Guide to be posted to website

  14. Evaluation of Critical Competencies • Nominees/Semi-Finalists are evaluated on the following critical competencies: • Adaptability • Integrity • Interpersonal Skills • Motivation to Serve • Oral/Written Communication • Problem Solving

  15. Placement • PMF Job Fair in Spring • Can search online for agency positions • Finalists have 12 months to be appointed by federal agency as Fellows

  16. Key Dates • Sept. 15-25: Submit application materials • Sept. 23: Submit nomination materials to UIS • Sept. 30: UIS submits nominations • Oct. 1-10 Complete on-line assessment process • Nov. 1*: Semi-finalists selected and invited to in-person assessment • Nov. 14 - Dec. 16*: Semi-finalists complete in-person assessment process • Jan. 24*: Finalists selected and notified • Feb./March 2012: Job fair *subject to change

  17. Other Proposed Federal Government Opportunities* • Internship Program • Paid positions • Recent Graduates Program • Could apply up to 2 years after graduation • Positions would last 2 years • Hiring level capped at GS-9 (some exceptions) • Orientation, mentoring,and 40 hours of training per year * Under review; provisions subject to change.

  18. Question & Answer Session

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