Capital City Fellows Program The role of government in the lives of citizens is critical at this time. Now, more than ever, society looks to government for effective policies and quality services. The government of the District of Columbia needs talented people committed to the principles of public service to fill these roles. The Capital City Fellows program is an outstanding introduction to such service. The Capital City Fellows Program (CCFP) is a mayoral initiative to attract recent graduates of master's degree programs in public administration, public policy, urban planning and related fields to work for the city of Washington, DC. Candidates compete for two-year fellowship appointments during which they complete four six-month rotations in different city agencies, including: the Office of the City Administrator, Department of Human Resources, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Human Services, Department of Transportation, Department of Corrections, Office of Property Management, the Metropolitan Police Department, among many others. In addition to on-the-job training in their host agencies, Fellows are given unique opportunities to meet with high-level city officials and participate in educational and professional development seminars. The program prepares Fellows to meet the challenges of local government public service and develops management talent for the city. Fellows begin their service in October of each year and are selected through a competitive application process. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The program is administered by the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR).  ELIGIBILITY To be eligible, candidates must: have earned their graduate degree (with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) within two years prior to the start of the October fellowship. Waivers to this requirement may be granted in exceptional cases.  Waiver requests should be submitted in the form of a written statement (in addition to the required application), and mailed to the address below or sent via email to capcity.fellows@dc.gov. be US Citizens or have legal non-citizen residence status. Capital City Fellows are required to live in the District of Columbia within 180 days of appointment.  CRITERIA Candidates are evaluated on their academic records, strength of their application materials, capacity for leadership, potential for future professional growth, and demonstrated commitment to a public service career. SELECTION PROCESS Participants in the program are selected through a competitive two-stage process. Applicants must: Submit an online job application, as well as a resume, transcripts and references; a. Letters of recommendation form** Participate in an all-day interview session comprised of an individual interview, a group exercise and a writing sample. BENEFITS Capital City Fellows receive an initial appointment in the Excepted Service pay schedule at a salary of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for the first year with a 4% increase in the second year contingent upon a satisfactory performance rating. Fellows are eligible for benefits afforded to all regular city government employees such as health insurance, annual and sick leave. APPLICATION PROCESS Applications are now being accepted for the October 2009 fellowships. The deadline for submitting applications is April 1, 2009. Use the Online Job Application to apply now and follow the following steps. A new screen will appear that says "Applicant Home."   Click on the link that reads “View Job Postings/Apply for Job.”  Look for the position titled "Capital City Fellow." The reference/vacancy announcement number is 12500.  Click on the position title, and then click on the yellow box that says "Apply for this Job." Save your work frequently. Complete your "Ranking Factors" or essay questions in Microsoft Word first; then cut and paste your response online.  If you experience difficulty with the application, please dial 202-727-1523. Capital City Fellows Program 2009 Application Timeline April 1, 2009  Application Deadline May 15, 2009 Interview Notification Date - Candidates will be informed via email if they have been selected for the interviews in June. Early June 2009  Interviews - Candidates will be assigned to attend an all day interview session. Interviews will consist of an individual interview, a group exercise and a writing assessment. Late June 2009 Selection Notification Date - Candidates will be informed via email if they have been selected, wait-listed or denied admission to the program. October 2009 Official start date for Capital City Fellows. If you have been selected, this date is not negotiable. However, candidates from the waiting list may be asked to start on other dates as vacancies arise. For more information on the program or to learn how to apply, please select from the following: Frequently Asked Questions To contact us directly: Program Manager Capital City Fellows Program Workforce Development Administration 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 850 North Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 727-1523 Fax: (202) 727-1744 Email: Capital City Fellows * This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or Learn More About PDFs.