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University of PennsylvaniaPresidential Management Fellows Programwww.pmf.opm.gov

September 2010Slide2

PMF: What It IsLeadership Development Program for graduating Masters and PhD students

2-year fulltime job with full benefits in the Federal Government

Provides professional development and opportunity for rotation

Provides professional networkSlide3

Benefits of the PMFFlexible starting grades: GS9, GS11, or GS12Guarantee of appointment to full-time permanent position for those certified at completion of 2 yearsStreamlined application process thru usajobs.gov (no KSAs required!)Slide4

Who’s Eligible for the 2011 PMFStudents completing an accredited masters or PhD between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011Students must receive nomination by their Dean, Assistant Dean, or Academic Program DirectorSlide5

If you plan to apply…This presentation serves as a summary of the application process. It’s very important to familiarize yourself with the website and note any details specifically applicable to your candidacy.

The website is currently being updated

http://www.pmf.opm.gov/

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PMF 2011: Important DatesApplication for the PMF Class of 2011 opens via a vacancy announcement on USAJOBS opens October 1

Deadline for application is October 15

Nominations must be submitted by nominating official to PMF between October 15-31

Mid November 2010

Applicants officially notified of eligibility and nomination status

Nominees notified of assessment date/time/location

Mid-December 2010

Nominees notified of semi-finalist status via email

January/February 2011

Assessments conducted nationwide for the semi-finalists

Late February/Early March 2011

Nominees notified of finalist status

Mid-March/Early April 2011

PMF Class

of

2011

Finalists

invited to Job Fair, Finalists contact recruiters, Agency visits

(Washington, DC, metro area)Slide7

Application processGraduate students submit online application via USAJOBS– “Applicant” or via a link on PMF websiteNominating Officials nominate applicants based on competitive nomination process – “Nominee”

OPM invites Nominees to an online, un-proctored assessment – based on score, selected Nominees become “Semi-Finalists”

Semi-Finalists are invited to an in-person assessment center (similar to previous assessment process) – based on score, selected Semi-Finalists become “Finalists”

Finalists secure positions with a Federal Agency – upon appointment, status changes to “Fellow”Slide8

ApplicationYou may apply through your school or through CURF (Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships) http://www.upenn.edu/curf/

Read the common list of errors (on PMF website)

Review, review, review

Submit application on-line at www.pmf.opm.gov by 10/15 midnight deadline

Print out copy of your submission verification

Print nomination form and provide to your nominating officialSlide9

Nomination processSubmission of nominations must be done via fax

and only one submission at a time (schools should keep copies of fax transmittals for verification)

Schools are unable to verify fax submissions

Applicants can check the status after a few business days via their Application Manager account

The deadline for submitting nominations is 11:59:59 p.m. (Eastern Time), Sunday,

October 31, 2010

Nomination Officials sign and fax the PMF Nomination Form

only for students the school wishes to nominate

Academia guidance and nomination information can be found on the PMF website – SHARE WITH YOUR NOMINATING OFFICIALS.Slide10

Nominating Officials

School

Nomination Official

Provide materials to:

BGS

Susan Ross

Judy Jackson

Fels

Institute

David Thornburgh

Karen Kille

GSE

Dr. Stanton

Wortham

Jessie Harper

Law School

Gary Clinton

PennDesign

Department

Chair

SP2

Jouretha

Bourjolly

Wharton

Peggy Bishop Lane

Jennifer

Savoie

According to the PMF policies, the student's chair, program director, or dean should complete the nomination.

https://www.pmf.opm.gov/HProgramOverview.aspx#NominationSlide11

Penn’s Nomination Procedure using CURFBy October 19, submit to CURF:Resume

500 word statement of purpose

Nomination Form

By October 27, CURF will make/confirm nomination decisions, notify applicants and submit nominations

Applicants can confirm nomination with OMBSlide12

Application Procedures and Selection CriteriaSeveral graduate and professional schools have their own nominating official and process. For those graduate and professional schools that do not, CURF provides a unified nominating process. In sequence, what the applicant needs to do is: 1. complete the Presidential Management Fellows Program application on the program web site 2. Request for Nomination Form completed and delivered to CURF 3. unofficial graduate transcript

The CURF nominating official is:

Cheryl Shipman

Fellowships Coordinator, Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships

3601 Locust Walk

shipman@upenn.edu

215-898-6066

Timeframe

Applications must be submitted online and supplementary materials arrive at CURF no later than October 19th. Applicants must finish their graduate degree no later than August 31, 2010.

External website

http://www.pmf.opm.gov/

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Tony ChoMCP ’05 PMF Class of 2005,

Federal Transit Administration in the US Department of Transportation

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Penn Class of 2009 PMFs

Brittany Gibbs, MGA, HUD

Timothy Murphy, MGA, Department of Energy

Faith Cole, MCPSlide15

Penn Class of PMFs 2010John Paul Christy, PhD in Classical Studies - Broadcasting Board of Governors     

Michael Freiman

, PhD in Statistics - U.S. Census Bureau     

John Higgins

, Master of Government Administration - Office of Housing            

Allan Medwick

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Ed.D

. in Education Policy, National Institutes of Health  

Ashley Robin

, M.S. in Statistics, Measurement and Research – Food and Drug Administration        

There were four other were finalists. One has withdrawn and for three there is no indication that they have accepted.Slide16

Federal Government 2010 Fall Programs and DatesFinding & Applying for Federal Jobs and Internships Workshop -

Tuesday, September 28 3 - 4 pm McNeil Building, Room 97

2010 Policy and Government Career Fair -

Friday, October 1 11 - 3 pm Houston Hall,

Bodek

Lounge

Business-related Jobs in the Federal Government Panel & Reception -

(rescheduled from Spring 2010) Thursday, October 14 4 - 6 pm Houston Hall,

Golkin

Room

International Development Careers in the Government Panel -

Friday, October 29 12 - 1 pm Irvine Auditorium, Amado Recital Hall

Insiders’ Perspective on Finding Jobs and Internships in the Government -

November 2 4:30 - 5:30 pm McNeil Building, Room 97

Careers in Science & Engineering in the Federal Government Panel & Lunch -

Friday, November 5 12 to 1 pm Houston Hall, Ben Franklin Room

State Department Information Session -

TBA

Department of Homeland Security Information Session -

TBA

AAAS Information Session -

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Federal Government – Career Services Web ResourcesCareers in Federal Government - “Make an Impact” website

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/makeanimpact.html

Explore

the wide range of federal opportunities

Resources

for Your Federal Job and Internship Search

Application tips

for your government search

Career Services Events

& the Federal Career Fair

Profiles

of federal employeesSlide18

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/makeanimpact.htmlSlide19

Contact Information Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships:

Cheryl Shipman

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shipman@upenn.edu

Career Services Advisors:

Julie Miller Vick,

vick@upenn.edu

Rosanne Lurie,

rlurie@upenn.edu

Sharon Fleshman,

fleshman@upenn.edu

Karen Kille,

Fels

Institute of Government,

karener@sas.upenn.edu