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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Current PMFs

Owning Your Experience

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While there are many developmental opportunities afforded you during your two year fellowship, the primary task of each PMF is to claim ownership for your learning, career development, and advancement. Some ways to do this are offered below:

You must work closely with your Agency PMF Coordinator and supervisor, to ensure that you are on track for the agency's Executive Review Board (ERB) review at the end of your fellowship journey. At the end of the 2-year journey, the agency's ERB will review your progress and certify that all PMF Program requirements were successfully completed. If the ERB certifies that you have successfully completed the requirements of the PMF Program, at the end of the 2 years you must be converted without further competition to a full-time, permanent position, in the competitive or excepted service, as applicable. This must be done within the allotted time frame allowed by PMF regulations. Agency PMF Coordinators and supervisors should be familiar with their agency's ERB requirements and any additional guidelines you must follow for successful certification. Please work closely with your agency to ensure all is completed on time. The PMF Program requirements include:

  • An Individual Development Plan (IDP) that includes the training and development plans for the next two years.
  • At least 80 hours per year of formal classroom training.
  • A minimum of one 4 to 6 consecutive month developmental assignment in the occupation or functional discipline in which you are most likely to be placed, with full-time management and/or technical responsibilities consistent with your IDP.
  • An annual performance plan as well as an annual performance evaluation in accordance with the agency's rules.
  • Participate in OPM/PMF Program and agency-sponsored career development activities to support and to enhance your career and continuing education goals.
  • Active participation in PMF training opportunities and accept leadership roles whenever possible.
  • Rotational opportunities with consideration to short and long range career goals.
  • Networking with other Fellows.
  • An update to the PMF Program Office with any changes in work and home address and telephone number by submitting changes via the Information Worksheet.