It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens are given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesians and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Staff Attorney I – IV

PL-34/1 + 100% – professional premium   —–    PL-42/1 + 100%- professional premium

$779.30 B/W + $779.30= $ 1,558.60 B/W            $1,177.58 B/W + $1,177.58= $2,355.16 B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grades. Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualifications of the appointee. The professional premium applies only upon admission to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any other jurisdiction.

LOCATION:
FSM Supreme Court
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):

Senior attorney law legal work; include civil and criminal litigation, research and write on complex legal and constitutional issues; prepares formal and informal Attorney opinions; provides legal counsel to Department and Offices Heads of the Executive Branch; drafts proposed bills and resolutions; testifies at congressional hearings; reviews passed legislation’s for constitutional and legal sufficiency; provides technical assistance to and coordinates to the work of lower level attorneys and para-legal personnel; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Level I- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) in law or earned degree in pre-law or equivalent from an accredited school; or four (4) years of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Level II- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) one (1) year of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Level III- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) plus two (2) years of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction; or attained Master’s degree in Law (MA) plus admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Level IV- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) plus three (3) years of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any other jurisdiction; or attained a Juris Doctor in Law (JD) plus admission to either the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Secure Application Forms from and return to FSM National Government Personnel Office or send your application, resume, along with other credentials to the email address personnel@personnel.gov.fm

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens are given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesians and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:

Staff Attorney I – IV

PL-34/1 + 100% – professional premium   —–    PL-42/1 + 100%- professional premium

$779.30 B/W + $779.30= $ 1,558.60 B/W             $1,177.58 B/W + $1,177.58= $2,355.16 B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grades. Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualifications of the appointee. The professional premium applies only upon admission to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any other jurisdiction.

LOCATION:
FSM Supreme Court
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
Senior attorney law legal work; include civil and criminal litigation, research and write on complex legal and constitutional issues; prepares formal and informal Attorney opinions; provides legal counsel to Department and Offices Heads of the Executive Branch; drafts proposed bills and resolutions; testifies at congressional hearings; reviews passed legislation’s for constitutional and legal sufficiency; provides technical assistance to and coordinates to the work of lower level attorneys and para-legal personnel; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Level I- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) in law or earned degree in pre-law or equivalent from an accredited school; or four (4) years of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Level II- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) one (1) year of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Level III- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) plus two (2) years of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction; or attained Master’s degree in Law (MA) plus admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Level IV- Graduated from an accredited school of law with an earned degree (BA) plus three (3) years of work experience practicing law and admission either to the FSM Bar or Bar member in any other jurisdiction; or attained a Juris Doctor in Law (JD) plus admission to either the FSM Bar or Bar member in any jurisdiction.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office
or send your application, resume, along with other credentials to the below email address:
personnel@personnel.gov.fm

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Surveillance Officer I————– (2 vacant positions)
PL-22/1
$465.52B/W + $40 COLA = $505.52 B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grades.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee

LOCATION:
Department of Justice
FSM National Government
Chuuk Field Office

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform  watch keeping duties as directed; conducting rounds and checks of running machinery and engineering compartment on taking over a watch once an hour thereafter, completes running machinery logs, monitor fuel, fresh water and oil expenditures; perform day hand duties as directed; conduct engineering planned maintenance and defect rectifications directed; performs ships husbandry and cleaning duties as directed; firefighting and damages control duties as per Watch and Station Bill; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate or graduated from a Maritime Institution plus two years of seaman experience.

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
National Police Officer I————(2 vacant positions)
PL-20/1
$427.24 B/W + $40.00 COLA = $467.24 BW

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
Department of Justice
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):
Patrols assigned areas and enforces rules, regulations, and the law of trespassing to the FSM Government areas; protects the property and life, and controls the movement of pedestrians within assigned areas; stands guard in President, Vice President and FSM Offices, act as guard on FSM special occasions, testify in court as government witness participates in surveillance of criminal activities, conduct preliminary investigation, write preliminary investigation, write preliminary reports, direct traffic at place where explosive in progress; make arrest and performs other duties.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a High school with a diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred. Basic writing and communication skills; Basic Knowledge in law enforcement.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office
or send your application, resume, along with other credentials to the below email address:
personnel@personnel.gov.fm

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesians and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Human Trafficking Investigator I
PL-26/1
$554.84 + $40.00 Cola = $594.84 B/W

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
Department of Justice
FSM National Government
Kosrae Field Office

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct criminal case investigations, support National Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator in providing victims services; provides status updates; collect materials evidence when possible; interview potential witnesses; transport victims/witnesses are aware of trial calendars when to appear; keep files on criminal cases being investigated and till open; maintains criminal case files on those cases that investigational work and court decisions has been rendered and  those cases pending investigation; compiles and files to the Secretary, Department of Justice a Complete comprehensive investigatory report of assignment; observes all circumstantial evidence pertaining to the investigation; and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, law enforcement or other related fields plus three (3) years of work experiences in related field.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office or send your application to email address personnel@personnel.gov.fm