National Food Inspector (FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs) Pohnpei [closing date: 8/26/2026]

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:
National Food Inspector
PL-32/1
$706.22 B/W + $40.00 COLA = $746.22BW

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 Health & Social Affairs
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):

Enforce the requirements of the National Food Safety Act (PL-7-116) and DHS Regulation; enter any port to examine and take samples of articles, examine anything which is capable of being used for such preparation, packaging, storage, sale or conveyance; detain and search any vehicle at any port of entry which is conveying any commercial food articles, examine and take samples of any such articles; perform routine inspection of food facilities engage in receiving, storing or preparation of food and food products for commercial import or export; investigate food complaints ranging from routine safety and quality problems to complex microbiological or chemical contamination problems; collect evidence of contravention of the National Food Safety Act and DHS Regulations, by collecting samples of suspected food, obtaining statements from witness and preparing reports of such contravention; act as witness in support of the charges against offenders of the National Food Safety Act and DHS Regulations in judicial and/or formal administrative proceeding, examines any books, accounts, documents or other records that could contain any relevant information about articles in accordance with the National Food Safety Act and DHS; Assist in developing and implementing training programs in Sanitations Management and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) for the food industry; Assist state educate food handlers, students and community people on hygienic practices and food labels; Assists State Environmental Health conduct surveys and investigations during disease outbreaks; Assist state Environmental Health conduct food inspections and food recall; and perform other duties as assigned by the immediate Supervisor or Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Affairs.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in food science or health related field. At least two (2) years of work experience in Food Safety, Management Sanitation, or related field. Ability to work independently in the field under limited supervision; basic knowledge of food safety.

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