Interns employed by Federal agencies can rotate to other branches of the
Federal Government and/or to State and local governments for temporary
assignments during their 2-year internships. Internships can be extended for a
third year, however, this is the exception rather than the rule.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: State and local governments
and organizations eligible to participate in the IPA mobility program are
eligible to host Presidential Management interns on rotational assignments.
Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local
governments and organizations.
Credentials/Documentation: Written agreement with
the employing Federal Department or agency to hire or host an intern.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Pre-application Coordination: This program is
excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Letter to intern's Federal
agency outlining duties and responsibilities and eligibility requirements of
interns for rotational assignments.
Award Procedure: Rotational work assignments must
be negotiated between the participating government and the Federal agency.
Deadlines: Not applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not
applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Rotational
assignments generally do not exceed 4 months in length but may be negotiated.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Not applicable.
Audits: Not applicable.
Records: Mobility assignment agreement forms are
required for all temporary intergovernmental assignments.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 24-4571-0-4-805.
Obligations: (Salaries and Expenses) OPM accepts
reimbursement from participating agencies through a revolving fund for certain
program costs. Employing agencies pay salaries, benefits and other program
costs directly.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not
applicable.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Each year Presidential Management Intern nominations are submitted by Deans of
graduate level programs to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The
nomination deadline is in October and finalists are notified in March. Interns
are eligible for conversion to the competitive service after the 2-year
internship. Interns are currently working for more than 54 departments and
agencies. In fiscal year 2001, approximately 350 PMI's were hired (out of
maximum of 400) by Federal agencies. More than 1,500 applications were
received.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
PMI Program Information and Application Package; further information maybe
obtained from the offices listed under Information Contacts section of the
program.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Students may obtain
information from their college career guidance office, via telephone by
contacting the Career America Connection at (912) 757-3000 or via internet at
WWW.opm.gov., under Presidential Manager Intern Program.
Headquarters Office: U.S. Office of Personnel
Management, Philadelphia Service Center, Presidential Management Intern
Program, Federal Building, 600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Telephone:
(215) 597-7136 or (215) 597-1920.
Web Site Address: http://www.opm.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Not applicable.
