Procurement Agent

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

Detail

Appointment Type Details:

• 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 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

Qualifications and Evaluations

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.

How to 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 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.