Fellows who meet agency requirements for performance at the next higher level in their career ladder can be non-competitively promoted to the higher grade up to GS-13.
PMFs who are in career ladder positions that extend to GS-14 can be promoted above the GS-13 level only after they have converted to the permanent position and have served the required time-in-grade.
PMFs in positions that do not exceed GS-13 must compete for promotion in accordance with the agency’s merit staffing program.
Training
Training is a fundamental requirement.
At least 80 hours of formal interactive training each year are required.
PMFs are encouraged to participate in other trainings, which can count towards the 80 hours required.
Rotations
Rotations are an integral part of the PMF experience and essential to the development of well-rounded and versatile employees.
Rotational assignments are used to allow fellows to gain a broader perspective of the executive branch of the federal government.
Rotations provide an opportunity to gain management experience, work in specific occupational fields, or learn about a program’s function from another perspective.
The developmental assignment is an assignment outside the home office lasting at least 4 consecutive months in a functional area related to the fellow’s target position.
Developmental assignments must be full-time with management or technical responsibilities consistent with the Individual Learning & Training Program (ILTP).
Eligibility
Individuals must have completed a qualifying advanced degree within the two-year period preceding the PMF Program announcement issued by OPM
Students currently attending a qualified educational institution are expected to complete the advanced degree by August 31st of the academic year in which the competition is held.
Appointment of Fellows
Fellows will be appointed at the GS-9 or GS-11 level depending on the agency’s needs and candidates education and specialized experience as described in OPM’s qualification standards for positions at each grade level.
Can have career ladder extending to GS-14
PMF positions can be reclassified upwards without any need for competition.
