Employment Opportunity

EO No: 2017-011



Position: Agriculture Agent I (2 postitions)
Salary:

I/3/A-I/6/A $8,586 -$9,675.00 PA

Benefits:

“No housing or transportation benefits”                                            

                                                     

Opening Date: November 18, 2016   
Closing Date: December 17, 2016
Location:

Pohnpei Campus/CRE
P.O. Box 614
Kolonia, Pohnpei FM 96941

 

 

Duties:

Reporting to the CRE Coordinator, the incumbent will provide information and management advice directly to clients, schools, communities, groups, NGOs, on livestock topics and related subjects. Train and assist CES staff in are of speciality. Write monthly report quarterly, and annual reports including on-line reports. Develop individual plan of work (IPOW) based on National Instituation for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) plan priority areas.  Peform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in field of work from a US accredited college and (4) years of work related experience. Foreign credentials must be equated to meet US standards in the field of work using World Education Services at http://www.wes.org. Must be computer literate, flaunt in Pohnpeian vernacular, able to speak and write in English, knowledgeable in livestock husbandry, crop production, and with the ability to work alone with minimal supervision. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must be able to demonstrate written and oral communication skills in Pohnpeian vernacular and in English. Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree in animal science, horticulture, agronomy or related field with two years of work experience. Ability to create webpages and experience and knowledge in PowerPoint, Excel and grant writing.

Contact:
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.
Process:

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 December 17, 2016 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.

The College reserves the right to request or require from any applicant additional documentation or certification in addition to the minimum requirements stated in this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. All persons applying must meet or exceed any additional qualifications required in the COM-FSM Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual.


The College of Micronesia–FSM is an equal opportunity employer.
FSM Citizens are encouraged to apply