1. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists Matt Upton,
Selection
Agency Director of Student Services
Placement as
a Fellow Bush School of Government and Public Service
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

2. Presidential Management Fellows Program
About the
Program
The purpose of the Program is to attract
Selection
Process
to the Federal service outstanding men
Application
Nomination
and women from a variety of academic
Assessment
and Finalists
disciplines and career paths who have a
Selection
Agency
clear interest in, and commitment to,
Placement as
a Fellow
excellence in the leadership and
More
Information
management of public policies and
programs
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

3. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

4. Eligibility
About the • U.S. Citizen, eligible to work in the U.S.,
Program
Selection
or eligible for and pursuing U.S.
Process citizenship
Application
Nomination • Meet all graduate degree requirements
Assessment
and Finalists
between 9/1/2010 and 8/31/2011
Selection
Agency
• Demonstrate
Placement as – Breadth and quality of accomplishments
a Fellow
More – Capacity for leadership
Information – Commitment to excellence in leadership and
management of public policies and
programs
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5. Veterans’ Preference
About the
Program
• To be entitled to preference, a veteran
Selection
Process
must meet the eligibility
Application
Nomination
requirements in section 2108 of title
Assessment
and Finalists
5, United States Code
• For more info, refer to the Vet Guide
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow – www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.
More
Information asp
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

6. Indian Preference
About the
Program
• May apply to positions with the
Selection
Process
Bureau of Indian Affairs and the
Application
Nomination
Indian Health Service
• Eligible applicants who are members
Assessment
and Finalists
of a Federally recognized tribe
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
• Submit Form BIA 4432
Information
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7. Supporting Documentation
About the
Program
• For Indian or Veterans’ Preference submit
Selection documentation to:
Process
Application U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Nomination
Assessment
Presidential Management Fellows Program
and Finalists
Selection
ATTN: PMF Application
Agency 1900 E Street, NW, Room 1425
Placement as
a Fellow Washington, DC 20415
More
Information
Fax: (202) 606-3040
Email: PMFApplication@opm.gov
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8. Fellowship
About the
Program
• Two-year paid fellowship includes:
Selection
Process
– Full-time salary and benefits
Application – Formal classroom training (160 hours)
Nomination
Assessment – Mandatory 4-6 month development
and Finalists
Selection assignment
Agency
Placement as – Optional rotations of 1-6 months
a Fellow
More
– Challenging work assignments
Information
– Potential for accelerated promotions
– Opportunities for networking
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9. Successful Completion
About the
Program
• Agency-approved Individual
Selection Development Plan
Process
Application
Nomination
• Minimum of 80 hours classroom
Assessment training each year (160 hours total)
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
• At least 1 Developmental Assignment
Placement as of 4-6 months in duration
a Fellow
More
Information
• Performance Plan and Annual Review
• Certification of Completion by agency
Executive Resources Board (ERB)
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10. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
SELECTION PROCESS
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

11. Selection Process
About the
Program
• There are four parts
Selection
Process 1. Application
Application
Nomination 2. Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists 3. Assessment and Finalist Selection
Selection
Agency 4. Agency Placement as a Fellow
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

12. Timeline
About the Date Description
Program • Application for the PMF Class of 2011 opens
Selection Friday, October 1, 2010
• First day Nomination Officials may fax nominations
Process
Friday, October 15, 2010 • Application for PMF Class of 2011 Closes
Application
Nomination • Deadline for Nomination Officials to fax nominations
Sunday, October 31,
Assessment • Deadline for applicants to submit supporting
and Finalists 2010
documentation
Selection
• Applicants officially notified of eligibility and nomination
Agency
Mid-November 2010 status
Placement as
• Nominees notified of on-line assessment
a Fellow
More Mid-December 2010 • Nominees notified of semi-finalist status via email
Information • Assessments conducted nationwide for semi-finalists
January/February 2011
Late February/Early • Semi-finalist notified of finalist status via email
March 2011
Mid-March/Early April • PMF Class of 2011 Finalists Job Fair in D.C.
2011
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13. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
APPLICATION
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

14. About the Application
About the
Program
• Applications submitted online
• Applicants required to link a resume
Selection
Process
and complete a qualifications
Application
Nomination
questionnaire
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
• Applicants claiming Indian and/or
a Fellow
More
veterans’ preference will need to
Information provide supporting documentation
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15. Application Manager
About the
Program
• Useful for submitting federal
Selection
Process
applications
• Also useful for checking the status of
Application
Nomination
your submitted applications
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
• See your Career Newsletters for more
a Fellow
More
information
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

16. Online Application
About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

17. Application Manager
About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

18. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
NOMINATION
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

19. PMF Nomination Form
About the
Program
• Customized form printed out during
Selection
Process
the application process
• Submit to Matt Upton by 5:00 PM on
Application
Nomination
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

20. Nomination Requirements
About the
Program
• Good academic standing
• Breadth and quality of
Selection
Process
accomplishments
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
• Capacity for leadership
Agency
Placement as • Commitment to excellence in the
a Fellow
More leadership and management of public
Information
policies and programs
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

21. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists ASSESSMENT AND FINALIST
Selection
Agency
Placement as
SELECTION
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

22. Two Steps
About the
Program
• Online Assessment
Selection
Process – Semi-finalist selected based on results
Application
Nomination • In-Person Assessment
Assessment
and Finalists – Only for semi-finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

23. Study guide
About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

24. In-Person Assessments
About the
Program
• Components
Selection
Process
– Individual presentation
Application – Group Exercise
Nomination
Assessment – Writing Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
• January – February 2011
Placement as
a Fellow
– Atlanta, GA
More – Chicago, IL
Information
– San Francisco, CA
– Washington, DC
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25. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists AGENCY PLACEMENT
Selection
Agency
Placement as
AS A FELLOW
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

26. Appointment
About the
Program
• Finalists may be appointed following:
Selection
Process 1. Official announcement of their
Application
Nomination
selection as finalists
Assessment
and Finalists
2. Completion of all graduate degree
Selection
Agency
requirements
Placement as
a Fellow
3. Completion of any background
More investigation
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

27. Success
About the
Program
• Upon appointment the finalists status
Selection changes to Presidential Management
Process
Application Fellow (PMF, Fellow)
Nomination
Assessment • Appointments must be made within 12
and Finalists
Selection
months of becoming a finalist
Agency
Placement as
• Salary is based on the current General
a Fellow Schedule
More
Information – GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12, depending on
qualifications
– Generally a Step 1 appointment
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28. Information for Finalists
About the
Program
• Keep personal contact information
Selection
Process
updated at all times
• Plan to attend the PMF Job Fair
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists – RSVP and make travel arrangements
Selection
Agency immediately after notification of your
Placement as
a Fellow
finalists status
• To submit updated resume follow the
More
Information
instructions on the overview
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29. Information for Finalists
About the
Program
• A background investigation may be
Selection
Process
required, and you should review the
Application
Nomination
forms and prepare
Assessment
and Finalists – Most common are the SF 85 and SF 86
Selection
Agency • You may be contacted by agencies as
Placement as
a Fellow soon as your resume is posted to the
More
Information PMF website.
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30. Information for Finalists
About the
Program
• You may search for available
Selection
Process
appointments on the Projected
Application
Nomination
Positions System (PPS)
Assessment
and Finalists – You are encouraged to contact agencies
Selection
Agency
with appointments that interest you
Placement as
a Fellow • Review the topics under the Fellows
More
Information section of the website
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31. About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
MORE INFORMATION
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

32. Frequently Asked Questions
About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov

33. overview
About the
Program
Selection
Process
Application
Nomination
Assessment
and Finalists
Selection
Agency
Placement as
a Fellow
More
Information
https://www.pmf.opm.gov