Procurement Agent

Position Title: Procurement Agent
Open Period: 01/14/2022 - 01/31/2022Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+7
Series/Grade: LE - 0810 7
Salary: USD $13,827
Work Schedule: Full-time - Mon through Fri 40 hours/week
Promotion Potential: LE-7
Duty Location(s): Hanoi, VM
Telework Eligible: No

OVERVIEW

Hiring Path: Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FS is FP-7. Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.
Open to: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Temporary
Appointment Type Details: This is a temporary position. Definite not to Exceed six (06) months.
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary: The work schedule for this position is full time 40 hours per week. Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within 90 days of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required

DUTIES Incumbent of this position will be under the supervision of the Procurement Supervisor, s/he will be responsible for local and overseas procurement of supplies, equipment, and services needed by Embassy Hanoi and associated agencies. Using the Integrated Logistics Management (ILMS) Ariba software system, the incumbent will maintain accurate paper and electronic procurement files. S/he will execute a limited number of simplified contracts. The incumbent will be expected to provide expedient, friendly, and professional service to Embassy Hanoi clients and local and overseas vendors. QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATION Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: At least two years experience in purchasing is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a good knowledge of local business practices, including general business accounting and taxation system.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: College or university studies is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.); Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have/be: Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; Strong math skills and be able to work within budget; Strong organizational, planning, and time management ability; Good word processing and internet searching skills; Familiar with databases; Able to read, understand and apply Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Department of State Acquisition Regulations (DOSAR) to all procurement actions.
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.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications. BENEFITS AND ONTHER INFO Benefits:

Agency Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Vietnam may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

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: AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran; AEFM / USEFM; 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. APPLY: How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local security or Public trust clearance. To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site at https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/ Note: The Embassy Human Resources Office is unable to acknowledge the receipt of your documents due to the high volume of applications received. If you do not receive a notification email from ERA within four weeks of the vacancy announcement’s closing day, it is likely that you did not qualify for the position or did not submit a complete package. Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application

Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent if you are AEFM / USEFM)
Vietnamese ID
Residency and/or Work Permit (If you are not Vietnamese Citizen)
DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
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. Embassy in Hanoi.
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