Deputy Assistant Secretary for Response & Recovery (FSM Department of Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management) Pohnpei [closing date: 9/7/2026]

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:
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Response & Recovery
PL-40/1
$1,059.44 B/W + $40.00 COLA= $1,099.44 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 Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management (DECEM)
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):

Initialized and coordinate the activities of National and State response & recovery program matters; work with the National, State and Local communities coordinators to develop a unified and accessible communication strategy; participate in damage and impact assessments with other response & recovery partners; organize response & recovery-planning processes to fully engage stakeholders and identify response & recovery objectives, priorities, resources, capabilities, and response & recovery capacity; ensure inclusiveness of the state and community in the response & recovery process through media and public relations efforts; incorporate critical mitigation, resilience, sustainability and accessibility building measures into the response & recovery plans and efforts; lead the development of an actionable and feasible response & recovery plan based on available funding and capacity; collaborate with state government representative to identify external financial support for response & recovery, and resolve potential duplication of assistance; work closely with the response & recovery leadership at all levels to ensure a well-coordinated, timely, and well-executed response & recovery; develop and implement response & recovery progress measures and communicate adjustments and improvements to applicable stakeholders and authorities; prepare quarterly progress and expenditure reports; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field plus four (4) years of work experience in hazard mitigation and preparedness program.

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