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:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Statistician
PL 32/1
$706.22 B/W + $40 Cola = $746.22 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 Resource & Development
Division of Statistics
FSM National Government
Palikir, Pohnpei FM  96941

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CPI Statistician t will report to the Assistant Secretary for the Division of Statistics and undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinates and supervises CPI activities in the states in relating to the following:
  • Collections are conducted in a timely manner;
  • Quality control checks are conducted and results documented;
  • Ensure Item Temporarily Unavailable (ITU) and Item Permanently Unavailable (IPU) procedures are followed;
  • Ensure all CPI forms for States collection spreadsheets are with the state offices and in good order in time for the next quarterly price collection.
• Review, compiles and disseminates CPI publication, such as including the following;
  • Review of state data files;
  • Linking and calculation of state and national CPI;
  • Preparation and dissemination of CPI Publication;
• Training and mentoring of staff on CPI procedures;
• Familiarization of Price index and GDP deflator methodology and best practice;
• Maintain updating of CPI documentation and procedures;
• Maintain a coordinated CPI filing system, files, and computer archives;
• Rebasing of CPI weighting patterns after relevant survey conducted;
• Prepares a budget and schedule of activities relating to CPI
• Complies the Government Finance Statistics and related matters
• Work with other economics statisticians in the collection, tabulation, publication, and presentation of economics statistics;
• And perform other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS:
Graduated from an accredited College or University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, or Mathematics or related fields plus three (3) years of work experience.

Secure Application Forms From and Return to FSM National Government Personnel Office nor send your application, resume, along with other credentials to the below email address: personnel@personnel.gov.fm