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27.013:  Presidential Management Intern Program

Objectives:  To attract to the Federal service graduate students of exceptional potential who are receiving advanced degrees in a variety of academic disciplines and who have a clear interest in and a commitment to a career in the analysis and management of Public Policies and Programs.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

27.013 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.

27.013 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication 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.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

27.013 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 27.011 Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program.

27.013 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

27.013 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

Type of Assistance:  Federal Employment; Training; Provision of Specialized Services.

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.

Budget Account Number:  24-4571-0-4-805.

Authorization:  Executive Order 12008, August 25, 1977; Executive Order 12364, May 24, 1982; Executive Order 12645, July 12, 1988.

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.

27.013 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Students may obtain information from their college career guidance office, via phone 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 Bldg., 600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Phone: (215) 597-7136 or (215) 597-1920.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

27.013 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.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  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.

27.013 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Not applicable.

Audits:  Not applicable.

Records:  Mobility assignment agreement forms are required for all temporary intergovernmental assignments.