Become a PMF
Overview and Timeline
NOTE: New
regulations impacting the PMF Program took effect on July 10,
2012. We will soon update the PMF website to reflect the new
changes, including the application process for the PMF Class of
2013. You may want to subscribe to our PMF Listserv and monitor
our News & Events section to be
informed of any updates. Thank you.
Overview
The PMF Class of 2012 application via a job opportunity
announcement on USAJOBS closed on September 25, 2011.
NOTE: Both the USAJOBS and Application Manager
systems are expected to go down for system upgrades from
approximately October 6-12, 2011. During this time, USAJOBS will
not be accessible, while Application Manager will not be accessible
October 7-11, 2011. There is no impact on the on-line assessment
site, which is a different system. Please monitor the News &
Event section on the PMF homepage for updates.
To become a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF), you must sign
up for a multi-phase process. It will take patience and endurance,
but also gives you a chance to demonstrate your ability. Last year,
more than 9,100 graduate students applied to the PMF Program
and approximately 850 achieved Finalist status. If
you become a PMF, you will have earned your
place in the Program, and the opportunity to grow
professionally, serve your country, and make a difference!
The very first step in successfully becoming a PMF is paying
attention to the details of the application process. Applying for
Federal Government jobs can be a lengthy process; and though we've
done everything we can to streamline the process, there are still
rules and regulations we must follow to ensure fair and merit-based
selections. Below is a summary and timeline of the major
steps in the process, as it relates to the PMF Class of 2012's
application cycle. Please note the assessment process may
impact dates shown below. The chart will be updated accordingly.
All timelines are subject to change.
NOTE: The application announcement period for the
PMF Class of 2012 was September 15-25, 2011.
APPLICATION |
COMPETITION |
FIND A JOB |
APPLY |
GET
NOMINATED |
ON-LINE
ASSESSMENT
|
IN-PERSON
ASSESSMENT |
SELECTION |
Sept 15-25, 2011
You can apply through USAJOBS ( www.usajobs.gov ) and search for "Presidential
Management Fellows" for the 2012 job opportunity. |
Sept 15-30, 2011
As you apply, you will be prompted to print a nomination form to
submit to your school's Nomination Official and participate in a
competitive nomination process. |
Oct 1-10, 2011
If you're found eligible, you will be invited to take an on-line
assessment. You can take this timed assessment from anywhere.
|
Nov 14 - Dec 16,
2011
If you pass the on-line assessment, as a semi-finalist you will be
invited to the in-person assessment. One-hour assessment available
in 6 locations across the Nation. |
Jan 2012
If you pass the in-person assessment and are selected as a
Finalist, you will be invited to participate in the Job Fair.
Finalists have one year to obtain an appointment as a PMF. |
Approximate Timeline
(All deadlines are 11:59:59 p.m., Eastern Time, and subject to
change)
Date |
Description |
Thursday, September 15, 2011
|
Application for the PMF Class of 2012 opens via a job
opportunity announcement on USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov; search for "Presidential
Management Fellows" or "519543" (the Job Announcement
Number). Announcement is now closed.
|
Sunday, September 25, 2011
|
Application for the PMF Class of 2012 closes |
Friday, September 30, 2011 |
- Deadline for Nomination Officials to fax nominations
- Deadline for applicants to submit supporting documentation for
any claims for Veterans' Preference.
- Invitations for those applicants found eligible for the on-line
assessment are sent via email
|
October 1-10, 2011
|
Invited applicants participate in an on-line assessment
process
|
By November 1, 2011
|
- Applicants notified on eligibility and nomination status
- Semi-finalists selected and notified
- Semi-finalists scheduled and notified for in-person
assessments
|
November 14 - December 16, 2011 |
In-person assessments conducted for semi-finalists (while
avoiding the week of Thanksgiving) |
January 24, 2012
|
On or around this date, semi-finalists notified
of Finalist status via email |
Mid to Late March 2012
|
PMF Class of 2012 Finalists Job Fair (Washington, DC, metro
area) |
UPDATED: 02-02-2012