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:
Performs the gathering, compiling, filing and if necessary, editing of official information cleared or scheduled for clearance for public information dissemination; record, complies, edits and distribute official noted from all attended FSM National Government meetings; assist Special Assistant to the President/ Public information Officer in the drafting and editing of Official Press Release, particularly with regards to their translation into local languages, ensuring all official Press Release receive FSM National Government authorized Yapese, Chuukese, Pohnpeian, and Kosraen translation of English version’s publication; Maintains complete and accurate physical and electronic copies of all Press Releases, public notes, and other published information; serves as secondary liaison to State Public Information Offices and FSM-based radio stations and media for information dissemination, and primary liaison for translation into local languages, assist the Office of Public information in disseminating public information to as many FSM citizens stakeholders, in as many as possible; perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION 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