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 Congress
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
Drafting legislation, legal research, providing legal advice to members of Congress, and work with the Executive Branch of the government on legislative matters. The work is diverse, ranging from tax and budget legislation to fundamental issues of national social policy, drafting legislation and amendments to legislation for senators; attending legislative committee of reference meetings and answering technical and legal questions concerning legislation pending before the committees; performing legal research; independently drafting or working with other Office staff or other legislative staff to draft written work product, including legal and research memorandums; reviewing executive branch agency rules to determine whether they are within the promulgating agency’s rule-making authority, drafting rule review memorandums that explain why unauthorized rules should not be extended, and possibly presenting  rule review issues to the Committee on Legal Services; 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:
Sergeant-At-Arms
PL-24/1
$507.63 B/W + $40.00 Cola = $547.63B/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.

LOCATIONS:
FSM Congress
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM 96941

DUTIES (Illustrative Only):
Escorts the Speaker and other Members to meetings and official functions; receives and escorts officials who call on the Speaker or Members; maintains security in the Chamber and all Congress buildings, including controlling access to the Chamber and galleries; attends Congress sessions and maintains order; executes commands directed by the Speaker, Chairman, or Acting Chairman of any standing or special committee of the FSM Congress; supervises and assigns seats to dignitaries and observers in the Chamber; provides and coordinates security services for Members of Congress and Congress facilities; meets and assists Members upon arrival and departure; informs the Speaker and the Chief Clerk of the presence of a quorum to begin session; and performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:
Graduation from a two-year college program plus three (3) years of work experience in a legislative branch or related field, preferably with experience as a Sergeant-at-Arms.

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