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PresidentialManagement Fellows (PMF) Program
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ACADEMIC PRESENTATION FOR PMF CLASS OF 2009
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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
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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, 2008 to August 31, 2009)
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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 6,500 Fellows and approximately 3,700 remain in civil serviceThe PMF Program is a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s succession planning efforts to address its pending human capital challenges
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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
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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
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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
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PMF Locations Washington, DC*PhiladelphiaBostonNew YorkBaltimoreAtlantaChicagoMiamiDenver
SeattleSan FranciscoHoustonDallasHonoluluKansas CityOther CitiesForeign
Countries* Most PMF appointments are located in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
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Career Fields
• Accounting• Finance• Human Resources• Engineering• Statistics• Environmental Sciences
• Health/Medical Science• Information Technology• Public Policy• Public Administration• International Affairs• Other
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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
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Application Process2008 PMF Application open period:Weds, October 1 – Weds, October 15, 2008Applicants 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
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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
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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 15 and October 31, 2008
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Nomination Official
Dean Lauren Robellrobel@indiana.edu812-855-8886211 South Indiana AveBloomington, IN 47405
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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
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Core Competencies Assessed
• Decisiveness• Problem Solving• Creativity• Customer
Service• Leadership• Service
Motivation
• Written Communication
• Conscientiousness
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity• Adaptability
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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
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Key Dates Online application available October 1 Students submit online applications by October 15 Students submit nomination form to CSO by
October 17 Nomination Officials submit Nominees by October
31 Nominees complete assessments in January 2009 Finalists notified of their selection by Feb/March
2009 Job Fair Spring 2009 Agencies hire Finalists over one full year
* Application deadline for the Class of 2009 is Midnight, Eastern Time, on October 15, 2008
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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
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Contact InformationPresidential Management Fellows Program
1900 E Street NW, Room 1425Washington, DC 20415Phone: (202) 606-1040 Fax: (202) 606-3040Email: pmf@opm.gov 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