PMF Rotations

ROTATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

The following highlights the types of rotational assignments that PMFs in the San Francisco Region have completed:

Center for Materiel Resources, Financial Management Team:

• Conducted an ongoing program of internal review of SSA fiscal operations which are under the day-to-day control of the Regional Commissioner
• Provided input on making decisions on how to spend SSA’s limited resources to effectively achieve the Region’s objectives
• Consolidated Excel spending reports of various regional components
• Reviewed staffing and FTE allocations within the Region to maximize regional allocation

Center for Programs: 

• Traveled to various Field Offices to ensure implementation of the changes resulting from the Welfare Reform Act 
• Analyzed the 2003 Medicare Prescription Drug legislation to anticipate its impact on SSA.
• Pursued status updates of various fraud projects in the Region 
• Drafted a statement for pilot anti-fraud contract 
• Designed a presentation about reporting Social Security Taxes
  

• Assisted with the national rollout of the new Disability Prototype Process, developed flyers/posters for Field Offices, and participated in national meetings. 

Office of Personnel Management:

• Assisted in the launching of Action Learning Teams
• Designed an Orientation Workshop on Action Learning Teams
• Evaluated Progress on Action Learning Team Pilots
• Redesigned PMF Program Orientation and Graduation Training Sessions
• Provided assistance during the PMF Program Application Open Season
• Designed an Academic Outreach Presentation for colleges and universities

State Disability Determination Service (DDS): 

• Implemented the new Disability Prototype Process 
• Conducted a special study to review Field Office quality, and the impact it has on the DDS' ability to process the cases
• Conducted special training/outreach for all the Field Offices associated with the DDS
• Organized Field Office/DDS/Office of Hearing and Appeals liaison meetings
  

• Provided information to the Disability Program Administrators for review of the state DDS' claims
• Analyzed the increase in SSA's disability allowance rates 
  

• Organized joint SSA/CMS Congressional Seminars
• Drafted Regional Commissioner's speeches on the Social Security Protection Act, Homeless Outreach and the Ticket to Work Program as well as a presentation to the International Postal Carrier's conference and the Nevada State Department of Aging's conference
• Coordinated the outreach and strategic plan for marketing the Medicare Part D prescription drug card to beneficiaries
• Coordinated and conducted Public Service Training for new hires
• Helped organize and successfully realize Region IX’s first National Diversity Conference
• Coordinated the Region's "Save For Your Future Campaign"
• Developed SSA's message for the Asian-American Community 
• Coordinated the White House Conference on Social Security

• Facilitated the establishment of a new unit in Salinas

Claims Representative:

• Conducted interviews and informed members of the general public regarding their rights and responsibilities under the SSA Title II Program.
• Referred applicants and other individuals to various agencies and sources equipped to provide additional program assistance and services.
• Adjudicated claims for benefits and payments under the Social Security programs.
• Identified persons requiring a representative payee, evaluated qualifications of prospective candidates, selected the preferred payee, and, at intervals, reassessed the continuing suitability for benefits.
• Identified, verified, documented, and reported program abuse cases or other questionable situations encountered.

Area Operations Analyst

• Assisted in the coordination of management, operation, and appraisal activities associated with the functions of offices in the Area Director’s jurisdiction.
• Performed analytical and administrative functions to facilitate operations at the Area Director level.
• Designed and implemented procedures to coordinate and control major projects spanning district and/or area boundaries.
• Maintained contact as a liaison with Region and area components, as well as Congressional, state and local entities, and third party organizations.
  

• Researched Administrative History of SSA during the Clinton Administration
  

• Analyzed economic policy 
• Attended the APEC 2001 Meeting in China
• Attended the APEC Symposium in Mexico City