Pohnpei Campus/IT
P.O. Box 146
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM  96941

Sets up and tests new desktop computers. Reports all defects found on new computers to the Information Systems Manager. Manages all manufacture’s warranty issues. These include detecting problems and defects on new desktop computers, reporting them to the manufacturer, obtaining manufacturer’s return authorization, packing and shipping defective hardware and software back to the manufacturer, receiving manufacturer’s replacements and ensuring replacement units are fully functional within manufacturer’s specifications. Maintains a warranty return log. Installs, configures and tests inkjet, impact and laser printers and associated printer driver software. Installs and configures operating system software. Installs and configures adapter hardware and driver software. Installs and configures Internet access, browser, and mail and news software. Installs and configures application software. Replaces major desktop computer hardware components as instructed by supervisor. Major hardware components consist of power supplies, motherboards, RAM modules, floppy drives, hard drives, CD ROM drives, video controllers, sound cards, internal modems, network interface cards and CPU chips. Maintains a service record of all major hardware component replacement for all desktop computers serviced. Performs periodic virus scan and removal on desktop computer hard drives and floppy diskettes. Maintains a virus scan record for all desktop computers scanned. Performs periodic floppy and CD ROM drive head cleaning. Practices proper maintenance of all tools, test instruments and diagnostic software in his/her care. Prepares and presents weekly activity reports to the Information Systems Manger. Serves on committees. Other duties will include webpage, inventory and technology procurement capabilities.

Candidate must have an associate’s degree from a US accredited college in Information Technology (IT) with at minimum of two years working experience in the IT field; Knowledge and experience with web authoring and management a plus. Candidate must have analytical and technical skills as related to the IT field. Candidate must also possess leadership qualities to be able to function with a high degree of autonomy. Candidate must be able to work as part of a larger team, and at the same time have the initiative and ability to undertake tasks on their own. Candidate must be also have effective time management, organizational and effective decision making skills.
Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in IT with applicable certification, and a four to six years work experience in IT. Foreign credentials must be equated to US standards using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org.

Applications are available at the College of Micronesia–FSM Human Resources Office, state campus sites or at the college’s website at www.comfsm.fm.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

1. A letter of interest addressing how the candidate’s professional qualification and experience match the minimum essential requirements of the position (not to exceed 3 pages);
2. COM-FSM application form (http://www.comfsm.fm/jobs/HRdocs/employment08.pdf ); 
3. A current resume which includes personal email address and cellular phone number;
4. Copies college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters; and
6. Court/police clearance not more than 6 months old.  

 

Documents are to be submitted electronically to hro@comfsm.fm (preferably as PDF attachments) or mailed to:

                                    Human Resources Office
College of Micronesia-FSM
P. O. Box 159
Pohnpei  FM  96941

 (U.S Postal Service domestic rates apply in the Federated States of Micronesia.)

Applications will be accepted until sufficient pool is established followed by screening by the committee. Official and hard copies of college transcripts are require to be mailed directly from schools to HRO when a candidate is being considered.