OPEN TO: All Interested U.S. Citizens

POSITION: Procurement Agent, FP-7/FSN-7

OPENING DATE:  June 12, 2009

CLOSING DATE:  June 25, 2009
(Applications received in HR after the closing date will not be considered)

WORK HOURS:  Full-time, 40 hours per week

SALARY:   Not-Ordinarily Resident: FP-07 USD33,817
Ordinarily Resident: FSN-07 RMB111,835 (Starting salary, including 10% housing allowance)

    
LENGTH OF HIRE: Temporary position not to exceed beyond two years from the date of hire – for Ordinarily Resident applicant.

NOTE:   An AEFM applicant must have at least 18 months remaining at post by the closing date of this vacancy announcement in order to be considered for this position, or have a current/active Top Secret security clearance with at least 12 months remaining at post by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. An AEFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered.

The U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai is seeking an individual for employment as a Procurement Agent position in the General Services Office (GSO).

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Procurement Agent is responsible for day-to-day overseas procurement.  Duties include processing General Service Agency and purchase orders, processing and tracking secure procurements, as well as coordinating with the State Department and other non-State agencies to satisfy their procurement requests.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Applicants who fail to provide detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position. 

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.   
• Prior Work Experience: 2 years of administrative work experience with at least one year in procurement related position is required.
• Language Proficiency: English level IV (Fluent reading/writing/speaking) is required. Level III Chinese is also required in order for the incumbent to communicate effectively with Chinese vendors.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with DOS/USG procurement regulations (6 FAM, Department of State Acquisition Regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations) and the internet as a procurement tool is required.
• Skills and Abilities: Must be able to complete assigned priority work with minimal supervision; must have strong organizational skills.  Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

SELECTION CRITERIA

When equally qualified, Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

NOTE:
--All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Applicants who fail to provide detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position.
--Applications received after the closing date will not/not be considered.
--Members of Household (MOH) are strongly encouraged to mention MOH status in their cover application letter.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• EFMs who currently hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.
• All applications received by the closing date will be reviewed by HR to determine which applicants meet the advertised position’s required qualifications. When appropriate, the HR Office will administer necessary skill testing, such as typing, to confirm an applicant’s qualifications. Those who do not meet the position’s required qualifications will not be considered for the position.
• Applicants without a U.S. social security number will be paid according to the Local Compensation Plan and in local currency (RMB).  There are no exceptions to this regulation.
• The candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance. 

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position should submit the following:

1. Application for Federal Employment (OF-612 or SF-171);
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 
     

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Management/Human Resources Office
U.S. Consulate General Shanghai
1469 Huai Hai Zhong Lu
Shanghai 200031 CHINA
Email: HROShanghai@state.gov
(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)
Fax: 86-21-6474-6869

Applications can be faxed, mailed, e-mailed or hand-delivered.

Closing date for this position: 5p.m. Shanghai local time June 25, 2009

DEFINITIONS OF CATEGORIES OF LOCALLY EMPLOYED (LE) STAFF:

1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:

• US citizen;
• Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
• Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
• Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
• Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.

2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.

Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  June 25, 2009

The US Mission in Shanghai provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.