Fellow - Presidential Management Fellows

Who: Presidential Management Fellows

What: The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program seeks eligible individuals for assessment and potential subsequent selection as Finalists to obtain appointments as Fellows in the Federal Government. Thoroughly review this announcement and the Become a PMF section on the PMF website at https://www.pmf.gov for information about eligibility, application process, assessment process, and the application timeline. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Those applicants selected as Finalists will be able to search for PMF appointment opportunities offered by participating Federal agencies. Additional details can be found under the Become a PMF\Find a Job section on the PMF website. Travel Required




Conditions of Employment

Advanced degree conferred between October 3, 2017 and October 3, 2019 Or will complete an advanced degree by August 31, 2020 Advanced degree must be from an accredited college or university Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Complete and submit application before closing Security Clearance - Finalists selected for PMF appointments are subject to position and security/suitability requirements as determined by the appointing agency.

NOTE: You do NOT need a USAJOBS applicant user account to apply. Please follow the steps outlined under the "How to Apply" section in the announcement, which will take you to our application site to create an applicant user account and to apply.

If an applicant is selected as a Finalist, he/she may be initially appointed as a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF; Fellow) to a GS-9, GS-11, or GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) and may potentially be promoted up to the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) during their two-year fellowship. Finalists are not guaranteed a PMF appointment and positions/grade levels are dependent on agency needs.

Finalists selected for PMF appointments will be subject to specific position requirements, as defined by the appointing agency. These may include determination of duty station, salary, grade levels, promotion potential, security requirements, supervisory status, travel requirements and other conditions of employment. The salary range listed in this announcement is for the GS-9, step 1 through GS-12, step 10, covering the Washington, DC, metro area, as of this announcement. Actual salary range for a particular PMF will vary based on the duty location and the position.

The PMF Program is administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and is regulated by the Pathways Programs regulations in part 362 of Title 5, of the Code of Federal Regulations (5 CFR 362). Appointments are made in the excepted service under the Schedule D Hiring Authority.

Qualifications

Applicants must have obtained a qualifying advanced degree (master's, professional, or doctorate), including the successful defense/completion of any required thesis/dissertation, within the two years preceding the opening date of this announcement (e.g., between October 3, 2017, through October 3, 2019), or expect to complete a qualifying advanced degree by August 31, 2020. The qualifying advanced degree must be from an accredited academic institution.

Those having or obtaining advanced degrees from foreign academic institutions may be asked to use a credential evaluation service. Additional information can be found under the "Become a PMF\Eligibility\Education Outside U.S." section on the PMF website at www.pmf.gov.

From the applicant pool, selection of Finalists will be based on completed applications, eligibility, adjudication of veterans' preference, scores of the on-line assessment, hiring agency workforce planning estimates, and occupational needs within the Federal Government. Only Finalists are eligible for PMF appointment opportunities. PMF appointments are full-time, paid positions over a two-year fellowship. Those applicants ultimately selected as Finalists should review the Become a PMF\Find a Job section on the PMF website.

All applicants will be asked to provide the last 4-digits of their Social Security Number (SSN) when creating an applicant user account and applying to the PMF Program.

Opportunities for PMF appointments for non-United States citizens are extremely rare. Non-U.S. citizen applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, who do not already possess a Social Security Number (SSN), and wish to apply to the PMF Program, must contact the PMF Program Office, via an email to pmfapplication@opm.gov, to request an alternative 4-digit number. This number will serve throughout the process as a unique identifier and does not entitle the user to any other benefits. Requests for an alternative number are only honored during the application period. For additional information about citizenship, please go to the Become a PMF\Eligibility\Citizenship section on the PMF website.

Education

The program requires the possession of an advanced degree. For further information see the Qualifications section. Additional information

Information about the 2020 PMF application timeline can be found under the Become a PMF\2020 Application section on the PMF website. NOTE: The timeline is subject to change; please check the PMF website frequently for any updates.

The PMF Program is highly competitive. Last year, over 4,000 applications were received and 351 Finalists were selected. On average, over the past ten years, 60% of Finalists obtain PMF appointments. Information about the assessment process can be found under the Become a PMF\Assessment Process section on the PMF website; including the "PMF Assessment Preparation Guide".

All required and supporting documentation must be submitted by Noon, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

All program communications are conducted via email. Please ensure the email address provided is current and accessible throughout the application, assessment, and selection process. Please add the following email addresses to your "allowed" or "safe" list: no- reply@apply.pmf.gov, pmfapplication@opm.gov, and pmf@opm.gov.

Previous Applicants: Individuals who previously applied for the PMF Program but were not selected as a Finalist, or current Finalists who have not been appointed, may reapply as long as they meet eligibility requirements. Current Finalists who reapply will forfeit their status upon starting an application and starting the on-line assessment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants will be redirected to the Apply Site of the PMF Talent Management System (TMS) to apply (see "How to Apply" below). Applicants will be asked to submit their resume, transcript (and/or alternative), and supporting documents for any claims for veterans' preference, Indian preference, and/or reasonable accommodation request(s). Applicants must also complete all parts of the on-line assessment to be further considered.

To determine if you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements, we review your resume, advanced degree transcript (and/or alternative), supporting documents and responses to the on-line assessment. The score you receive for this aspect of the assessment process is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required.

Those applicants selected as Finalists may be eligible for 2-year PMF appointments in the excepted service. The PMF Program Office has defined the eligibility period (per 5 CFR 362.404(a)(3)) as Finalists having an appointment eligibility period of 12 months from the date of selecting Finalists and any approved appointment eligibility extension as described on the PMF website.

Reasonable Accommodations:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, that would interfere with completing the on-line assessment, refer to the "PMF Assessment Preparation Guide" under the Become a PMF/Assessment Process section on the PMF website at www.pmf.gov for more information about the reasonable accommodation request process.

Requests must be received before this announcement closes to be considered. If you indicate a need for reasonable accommodation(s) to complete the on-line assessment, the application system will not allow you to proceed with the on-line assessment until you receive a decision from us.

Required Documents

All applicants must submit a resume and an advanced degree transcript (and/or alternative) to be considered for this year's announcement. If applicable, applicants claiming veterans' preference, Indian preference, and/or requesting reasonable accommodations must submit supporting documentation as part of their application before this announcement closes.

Applicants currently completing their advanced degree should submit a transcript showing the portion of the advanced degree completed to date. Transcripts may be official or unofficial copies; however, they must be legible, in English, and contain the minimum following information:

Applicant name College/university name Qualifying advanced degree (completed or pursuing) Date of degree conferred or anticipated (NOTE: Many transcripts do not include anticipated graduation dates for individuals finishing up their degree requirements. If your transcript does NOT contain this information you must supply an alternative document that does show the anticipated graduation date or the date the degree will be conferred.

NOTE: If a transcript is unavailable or missing ANY of the above items, applicants must submit an alternative providing the information requested above. If an alternative is used to show missing elements on a transcript, then both documents should be submitted. Transcripts created by the applicant are not acceptable. If any required information is missing after reviewing all documents, the applicant will be disqualified. Details about transcripts (and/or alternatives) can be found under the Become a PMF\Application Process\Application Tips section on the PMF website. This collection is used to validate your school's accreditation and eligibility.

Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted by the closing date.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

You MUST submit a copy of your advanced degree transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit the transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified".

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.