北京招聘

Who May Apply: USEFM is FP-7 USD 43,031p.a. Actual salary will be determined by Washington D.C.

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Shanghai is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Procurement Agent.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties: The Procurement Agent is responsible for a broad range of procurement and acquisition functions that include procuring a wide variety of commodities, supplies, and services necessary for all agencies of the Consulate. The jobholder is responsible for complex and difficult procurement actions that include construction contracts, service contracts, and building maintenance expense (BME) requirements. The jobholder also works on purchase orders, task orders, IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract) delivery orders, blanket purchase agreements, and Government Purchase Card transactions. The jobholder will also prepare reports for the Department’s Office of the Procurement Executive (OPE).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: College or university studies is required

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of progressively responsible work experience in acquisitions, procurement, purchasing, or related administrative or customer service work is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a good knowledge of the local market practices and of the capability and reliability of local suppliers.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. (This will be tested.) Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing of Mandarin is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have advanced negotiation and communication skills. Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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.

All applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

Other information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174); and

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

WHERE TO APPLY:

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

American Consulate Shanghai, China

No.1469 Huai Hai Zhong Road, Shanghai 200031

Email: ShanghaiRecruitment@state.gov

(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in China.

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