Current PMFs
Training and Development
Training is a fundamental part of the PMF Program. At a
minimum, you are required to have at least 80 hours of
formal classroom training each year during your fellowship
and to have completed one 4 to 6 consecutive
month developmental assignment.
Your agency is also responsible for ensuring you
receive 80 hours of formal classroom training each year. The
content of the training should be tailored to the specific learning
objectives that will qualify you for the target position at
the end of the PMF fellowship. This training may address both
functional/technical and leadership competencies. On the job
training (OJT) does NOT fulfill the formal classroom training
requirement.
During the first 3 months of the fellowship, you and your
supervisor should work together to develop a written outline
of core competencies and technical skills to include in an
Individual Development Plan (IDP). You are expected to
gain these core competencies and skills before conversion to a
target position.
As with all Federal Government employees, you should have a
performance plan that includes performance elements and standards
directly related to acquiring and demonstrating the various
leadership, technical and/or general competencies expected
of a Fellow as well as elements and standards established for
the duties assigned.
You should also receive an annual performance evaluation in
accordance with the agency's performance management
program. The rating is derived from an evaluation of your
success in completing developmental activities designed to
prepare you to meet the development and performance
expectations described in the performance plan.
Your IDP is an important tool in relation to your
performance plan and annual performance evaluation. See the IDP webpage for more
information about the IDP and an optional IDP form for Fellows to
use at their agencies.
You are required to complete at least one 4 to 6
consecutive month developmental assignment in the occupation or
functional discipline in which you will most likely be placed,
with full-time management and/or technical responsibilities
consistent with your IDP. The developmental assignment
should be included on the Fellow's IDP. You and your
supervisor should identify the developmental assignment early
in the Fellowship. You and your supervisor are encouraged
to review the Rotational Opportunities
webpage for possible assignments that may meet the
requirements.
You may identify training opportunities provided by a
number of resources included on the IDP. Training resources
specifically for Fellows can be found at Vendors. You are reminded to
track your training on your IDP.