PMF Webinar 9.2012
- 2. Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Academia Stakeholder Webinar September 19, 2012 2
- 3. Agenda Welcome Pathways Programs PMF Program Overview Eligibility Application Process Assessment Process Placement Process Resources PMF Campus and PMF Listservs p Questions and Dialogue 3
- 4. Welcome PMF Program Office Team Latonia Page, Student Programs Manager Aubrey Whitehead, Team Leader Rob Timmins, Policy and Guidance Deidre Sexton, Training, Development, ERB Process Elda Muco, Application and Assessment Process Todd Hewell, Website and IT Systems Andrew Grebe, Financials Cassie Castro, Program Support , g pp 4
- 5. Pathways Programs Pathways consists of three programs: I t Internship Program - f hi P formerly the St d t Career l th Student C Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) R Recent G d t Program t Graduates P Presidential Management Fellows Program Streamlined programs for students and recent g p g graduates to get started in the Federal workforce and for Federal Agencies to recruit, hire, develop and retain these individuals. Additional information, along with fact sheets, can be found at www.opm.gov/hiringreform/pathways 5
- 6. PMF Program Overview Whats New for the PMF Program Two-year applicant eligibility window for Class of 2013 applicants and beyond Elimination of nomination process Senior-level mentor for each PMF Eli i t d mandatory conversion Eliminated d t i Federal Agencies enter into an MOU with OPM 6
- 7. PMF Program Overview Historical Background Executive O Order 12008 in 1977 created the Program Executive Order 12364 in 1982 opened the Program to non-public non public policy students Executive Order 13318 in 2003 substantially enhanced the Program Executive Order 13562 in 2010 reinvigorates the Program Pathways Programs regulations effective July 10, 2012 y g g y , 7
- 8. PMF Program Overview Features Two-year, paid, full-time position with benefits Initially appointed at the GS-9, 11, or 12 (or equivalent), based on applicant qualifications and agency need b d li t lifi ti d d Promotion potential up to the GS-13 during fellowship Typical career path with limited prior experience: Appointment - GS-9, step 1 (or equivalent) 1-year Anniversary - eligible for GS 11, step 1 1 year GS-11, Program Completion - eligible for GS-12, step 1 8
- 9. PMF Program Overview Updated Program Requirements Posting of positions Participant Agreement Individual Development Plans Assigned a Mentor 80 hours of interactive training per year Rotational opportunities Eli ibl for non-competitive conversion to a permanent or Eligible f titi i t t term position upon successful completion 9
- 10. Eligibility Eligibility has been expanded to two options: G d t students from all academic di i li Graduate t d t f ll d i disciplines who expect h t to complete an advanced degree (masters or professional) from a qualifying* college or university during the academic year (September 1 2012 - August 31, 2013) are eligible to 1, 31 apply. Individuals who completed an advanced degree from a qualifying* college or university no more than 2 years prior to the opening date of the PMF Programs announcement are eligible to apply. * Generally, the institution must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or must have acquired pre-accreditation or candidate for accreditation status q p recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. 10
- 11. Application Process The 2013 application dates are November 5-19, 2012 Individuals b i I di id l submit an on-line application A li li li i Applicant Applicants to upload their resume and transcript Applicants complete an on-line assessment and 3 essays on line selection of Semi-Finalists Semi-Finalists are invited to an in-person assessment center selection of Finalists Finalists Finalists announced in early 2013 Finalists secure positions with a Federal Agency upon appointment, status changes to Fellow Approximate timelines on PMF website 11
- 12. Assessment Process Applicants and Semi-Finalists are evaluated on the following during the on line and in person assessments: on-line in-person Problem Solving Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Written Communication Public Service Motivation Personal Accountability y Adaptability A 2013 Assessment Preparation Guide will be posted on the PMF website prior to the application launching 12
- 13. Assessment Process: On-line, Un-proctored , p Eligible applicants take an on-line assessment during the application process On-line assessment includes: Situational Judgment Test RRequires applicants t i di t h i li t to indicate how th would they ld respond in given situations Personality Test Requires applicants to respond to behavioral questions OPM selects Semi-Finalists based on applicants eligibility, complete application, and their on-line assessment results 13
- 14. Assessment Process: In-Person Assessment Semi-Finalists will participate in an in-person assessment consisting of competency based questions competency-based Semi-Finalists participate at his/her own expense The in-person assessment is expected to be a full-day in person full day process, consisting of: An individual interview A group exercise g p A individual exercise, and A proctored written exercise Assessment centers will be located in Atlanta GA; Chicago Atlanta, Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; and, Washington, DC Metro Area (to include Baltimore, MD) Scores are included in the selection of Finalists incl ded 14
- 15. Placement Process Agencies notified shortly after Finalists are selected Finalists invited to attend PMF Job Fair Finalists can search for agency positions on-line via the PMF website Available positions change throughout the year Finalists have 12 months from the date they are selected as Finalists to be appointed to agency positions as Fellows Employment policies and incentives determined by individual agencies Finalists who are current graduate students must complete advanced degree requirements prior to onboarding 15
- 16. 2013 Enhancements Streamlined application process Increased eligibility = increased opportunity for alum R d Reduced administrative b d t graduate d d i i t ti burden to d t schools Schools no longer have to conduct a competitive nomination process PMF Program Office pushes messages through social media and listservs to ensure most up-to- date information to all audiences 16
- 17. Resources Program eligibility and how to apply instructions can be found under the Become a PMF section at www pmf gov Become PMF www.pmf.gov Information and resources for Academia can be found under the Academia section at www.pmf.gov Federal Benefits: www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp Presidential Management Alumni Group: www pmag org www.pmag.org Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates (to include a copy of the regulations and fact sheets): www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/ Bi-weekly Coffee Chats with Academia for application cycle 17
- 18. PMF Campus Listserv Join the PMF Campus Listserv for academic official to receive important program updates through this periodic newsletter Email listserv@listserv.opm.gov using plain text formatting (without i ( ith t signature or attachments) t tt h t ) In the body of the email enter: Subscribe PMFCampus College/University Name First and Last Name Title Subscriber will receive a confirmation after joining joining. Or subscribe instantly on-line at http://listserv.opm.gov/wa.exe?SUBED1=PMFCAMPUS&A=1 18
- 19. PMF Listserv Interested individuals should join the PMF Listserv to receive important information such as application and eligibility information. E il li t Email listserv@listserv.opm.gov using plain t t f @li t i l i text formatting tti (without signature or attachments) In the body of the email enter: Subscribe PMF Subscriber will receive a confirmation after joining. Or subscribe instantly on-line at http://listserv.opm.gov/wa.exe?SUBED1 PMF&A 1 http://listserv opm gov/wa exe?SUBED1=PMF&A=1 19
- 20. Questions and Dialogue Presidential Management Fellows Program U.S. U S Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW, Room 6500 Washington, DC 20415 Phone: (202) 606-1040 606 1040 Fax: (202) 606-3040 Application Inquiries: pmfapplication@opm.gov * pp q p pp @ p g Website: www.pmf.gov * NOTE Pl NOTE: Please use th pmfapplication@opm.gov mailbox f all the f li ti @ ilb for ll inquiries regarding the application, assessment, and selection process (this applies to students and school academia). 20