Kosrae Campus/Instructional   
P.O. Box 37
Tofol, Kosre FM  96944

Routine farm work involving a variety of duties associated with general farm operations. Expected to operate hand and proper equipment. Responsible for maintaining the College Instructional Farm grounds in a neat and well-groomed condition. Maintain the piggery facility. Distribute food and feed pigs. Give medicines and observe the pigs for signs of illness and report to supervisor. Mow lawns and trim edges along the planting beds. Remove weed from lawn and garden. Prepare seed and medium for planting. Prepare planting bed and plant and mulch annual and perennial plantings. Assist with routine clearing and maintenance of Agriculture Building and students working and carrying out class projects in the farm.  

High school graduate or experienced farmer. Skills in proper operation of all farm tools and equipment. Knowledge and experience in the proper and safe use of hand tools and tillage equipment. Knowledge and experience in plant fertility and piggery farming. Knowledge and experience in the use and safe handling of pesticides. Knowledge and experience in plant insects, disease and weed pest problems. Ability to exercise sound judgments in making work-related decisions. Applications must demonstrate possession of the requisite knowledge and abilities to carry out the responsibilities of the position effectively and within expectations.

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 of HS diploma/transcripts or GED Certificate or college transcripts for all degrees earned;
5. A minimum of three professional reference letters under 6 months old;
6. Police clearance/Court Report under 6 months old ; and
7. Copy of valid drivers’ license.  

 

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 June 31, 2019_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.