Purchasing Agent, FSN-7

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 20/09

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Purchasing Agent, FSN-7
              Training Grade, FSN-6
OPENING DATE: April 28, 2009
CLOSING DATE: May 12, 2009
WORK HOURS: Full Time (40 hours/week)
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF LEGAL STATUS OF RESIDENCY, OR WORK PERMIT.
The U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking an individual for the position of Purchasing Agent in the General Services Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
This position reports to the Procurement Supervisor, who is in charge of the Procurement section for the Consulate General. The incumbent is in charge of purchasing local and off-shore items needed for the Consulate General and its participating agencies; handles routine procurement requirements and off-the shelf items and services; ascertains that all actions conform to current acquisition regulations; maintains procurement files and spreadsheets; periodically reviews status of orders and follows up with vendors; and is a holder of a Government Purchase Card.
If you need a copy of the position description listing all duties and responsibilities you can e-mail us at [email protected].

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• Completion of secondary schooling is required.
• A minimum of two years of procurement experience or related field is required.
• Level IV (Fluency) in English and Arabic, and Level III (Good Working Knowledge) in Hebrew are required.
• A good working knowledge of local market conditions, pricing structures, market practices, and the capabilities of potential local suppliers is required.
• Ability to plan daily work, prioritize assignments according to urgency and due dates is required.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets and database, and Internet.

• 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.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• Candidates are subject to testing for language, computer or other position related skills.

• Official Form OF-612; or
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
• Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• The application must contain all information necessary to demonstrate that the candidate possesses the education, experience, skills and language abilities required for this position. Applicants who fail to meet requirements for the position will be disqualified.
• Vacancy Announcement number must appear on application.
• Application must be received by the closing date specified on the announcement. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
• Applications are only accepted in English.