Purchasing Agent

DATE:      April 30, 2008
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Purchasing Agent, FSN-07: FP-07
OPENING DATE: May 3, 2008
CLOSING DATE: May 17, 2008
WORK HOURS: Full Time, 40 hours /week
SALARY: Ordinary Resident: RO 7,062 per annum for a 40 hours/week schedule (Position Grade: FSN-7)
(The Department of State has classified this position at the FSN-07 level.  Depending on qualifications, a candidate could be hired at a lower grade; only a fully qualified candidate would be hired at the full-performance level of FSN-07)
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The U.S. Embassy in Muscat is seeking an individual for the position of Purchasing Agent in the General Services Office (GSO).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Uses familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)  to purchase local and off-shore items needed for the operation and maintenance of the American mission including residences through Local and International vendors via Cash, Purchase Order, GSA Order, Purchase Card, contracts and BPA’s.  Maintains paper and electronic records for all above..
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office.  Embassy phone 24-698-989, extension 261 or 414.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1. Education:  Completion of 2 years of University study (Associate Degree) or a 2 year Post Secondary Certificate (Diploma) in a business related field.
2. Experience:  Minimum three years experience in purchasing, customer service and related work, of which at least two years should be directly in the purchasing field.
3. Language Proficiency:  Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading and writing English is required.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of local market conditions and vendor pricing in a large variety of products and services, and of internet research.
5. Possession of a valid driver’s license, ability to type in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel) are mandatory.
   

SELECTION PROCESS:
When equally qualified, U.S. citizen 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.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Nepotism or other conflict of interest could disqualify an applicant.  Management may consider other factors such as residency status in determining successful candidacy.*
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed AEFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. Currently employed Non Ordinary Residents (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.
5. Familiarity with local real estate leasing market is an asset.

TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for US Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
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:
Embassy of the United States of America
Attention: Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 202, Postal Code 115,
Madinat Al Sultan Qaboos, Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
POINT OF CONTACT:
Telephone: 2467-3400
FAX:  2464-3770
Email: MuscatRecruitment@state.gov

*NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY AND HAVE OR BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

CLOSING DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2008

Disclaimer
The U.S. Mission in Oman 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.