It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizen 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:
Public Information Office Specialist
PL-36/1
$862.12B/W + $40.00 Cola = $902.12 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 qualifications of the appointee.
LOCATION:
Office of the FSM President
Public Information Office (PIO)
Palikir, Pohnpei 96941
DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
Gather, compile, file, and, when necessary, edit official information for public dissemination; Record, compile, edit, and distribute official notes and information from all FSM National Government meetings attended; Assist the Special Assistant to the President/Public Information Officer in drafting and editing official press releases, particularly with respect to their translation into local languages; Ensure that all official press releases authorized by the FSM National Government are translated into Yapese, Chuukese, Pohnpeian, and Kosraen, and that the authorized translations are published alongside the English versions as appropriate; Maintain complete and accurate physical and electronic records of all press releases, public information notes, and other published materials; Serve as the secondary liaison to State Public Information Offices and FSM-based radio stations and other media outlets for information dissemination, and serve as the primary liaison for the translation of official information into local languages; Assist the Office of Public Information in disseminating public information to as many FSM citizens, stakeholders, and communities as possible through appropriate communication channels; Assist the Special Assistant to the President/Public Information Officer in managing the FSM National Government’s official digital platforms, including preparing and publishing approved press releases, photographs, videos, graphics, and other public information materials; Perform other duties as assigned.
GUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor Degree in Journalism, English, Public Administration, or related field plus three (3) years of journalist work or public information experience.
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
