1. Report Tile Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT ACADEMIC PRESENTATION FOR PMF CLASS OF 2009

2. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

3. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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)

4. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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 program  Changed 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 service The PMF Program is a cornerstone of the Federal Government’s succession planning efforts to address its pending human capital challenges

5. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Program Components  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

6. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

7. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

8. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PMF Locations  Washington, DC*  Philadelphia  Boston  New York  Baltimore  Atlanta  Chicago  Miami  Denver  Seattle  San Francisco  Houston  Dallas  Honolulu  Kansas City  Other Cities  Foreign Countries * Most PMF appointments are located in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.

9. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Career Fields Accounting Finance Human Resources Engineering Statistics Environmental Sciences Health/Medical Science Information Technology Public Policy Public Administration International Affairs Other

10. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

11. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Application Process  2008 PMF Application open period: Weds, October 1 – Weds, October 15, 2008  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.aspxwww.USAJOBS.gov https://www.pmf.opm.gov/HApplication.aspx

12. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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 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

13. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

14. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Nomination Official Dean Lauren Robel lrobel@indiana.edu 812-855-8886 211 South Indiana Ave Bloomington, IN 47405

15. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

16. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Core Competencies Assessed Decisiveness Problem Solving Creativity Customer Service Leadership Service Motivation Written Communication Conscientiousness Interpersonal Skills Integrity Adaptability

17. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

18. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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

19. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PMF Statistics

20. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT Resources  Presidential Management Fellows Program https://www.pmf.opm.gov https://www.pmf.opm.gov  How to Apply https://www.pmf.opm.gov/howtoapply.aspx https://www.pmf.opm.gov/howtoapply.aspx  Federal Benefits http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/new_empl oyees.asp http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/new_empl oyees.asp  Presidential Management Alumni Group http://www.pmag.org http://www.pmag.org

21. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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.govpmf@opm.gov Website: www.pmf.opm.govwww.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

22. UNITED STATES OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT 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