Agricultural Marketing Specialist
(U.S. Agricultural Trade Office Guangzhou)
9/9/2009
Non-Sensitive
N73-1517-007
This position is advertised under the Locally Employed Staff Program of the United States
Mission in China. Applicants must be able to obtain the required work and residency permits in
Guangzhou before the position's start date to be eligible for consideration. Non-Guangzhou
resident Chinese Citizen must be able to submit the valid Family-Planning Certificate before
reporting to work.
OPEN TO:
All Interested Candidates
POSITION:
Agricultural Marketing Specialist (One position is open at the Full
Performance or Training Level. This Vacancy Announcement is for Full
Performance Level.)
OPENING DATE:
September 9, 2009
CLOSING DATE:
October 8, 2009
(Only applications received by the closing date will be considered)
WORK HOURS:
Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
Ordinarily Residents: FSN-10, RMB 179,013 (Starting annual salary
includes allowance and bonus)
Not-Ordinarily Residents: FP-05 (step 5-14), USD 51,292
(Starting salary, final grade and salary will be determined by
Washington)
The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou is seeking one individual for the position of
Agricultural Marketing Specialist with the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office Guangzhou.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent acts as principal agricultural advisor to the Agricultural Officer on issues related
to the importation of U.S. agricultural and food products for assigned sectors which may include
any of the following: HRI (hotel, restaurant and institutions), retail, media, cold chain and food
processing ingredients. The incumbent assists with drafting Post’s annual strategic marketing
plan; designs, organizes, manages and supervises programs and activities to achieve U.S.
export expansion to include among the following: food, beverages, feed, livestock, bovine
semen, wood, seeds, hides, skins, bulk commodities, cotton, pet food, forest products, nursery
products, organic food products, IPR, biotechnology, logistics and cold chain; counsels and
assists U.S. and Chinese officials and business representatives regarding trade opportunities
between the United States and China; maintains strong relationships with senior level public
and private sector trade contacts to obtain local support for the importation of specific U.S.
agricultural products; writes well written and thorough market reports based on independent
research, interviews and solid analysis.
A complete copy of the position description is available in the Human Resources Office.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must address each qualification requirement detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each requirement. Applicants who fail to provide
detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position.
Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in social science, economics, marketing, commerce or international
relations is required.
Experience:
 Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, international trade,
and other joint ventures, including market analysis, market promotion, or work requiring
application of broad management skills are required.
Language:
 Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in English is required.
 Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Mandarin Chinese is required.
Knowledge:
 Must have thorough knowledge of the mechanisms, constraints, and practices with respect
to markets for various agricultural commodities and processed foods in South China and of
opportunities for U.S. products in those markets; thorough knowledge of Chinese
regulations for imported agricultural, food and beverage products including current
legislation on food safety issues and distribution.
Abilities and skills:
 Must be able to develop and maintain an extensive range of contacts with the staff of senior
level decision makers in the government and private sector; to relate agricultural marketing
development with China’s broader political, economic, and sociological forces; to prepare
intelligible, analytical and thorough reports in Chinese and English to assess the impact and
success of various marketing tactics and strategies.
 Must be skilled in using Chinese and English computer software to develop databases,
marketing strategies, and statistical analyses of market possibilities of various sectors and
products.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
When equally qualified, Appointment 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. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
2. Current LES employees are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90
calendar days of their appointment.
3. Currently employed AEFMs who hold a PIT/FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.
4. 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.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for these positions must submit the following, or the application will not be
considered:
1. For Chinese National applicants and other Ordinary Resident applicants: Application
form
For EFM, MOH, and AEFM: OF 612
You may submit resume/curriculum vita as a supplement to required application forms;
2. The copy of ID or passport, and any education degree certificates you possess;
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD214 with their application.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Management Office
American Consulate General, Guangzhou, China
No.1 Shamian South Street, Zip Code: 510133
Fax: 86-20-8121-6296
Email: GuangzhouHR@State.gov
(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)
DEFINITIONS OF CATEGORIES OF LOCALLY EMPLOYED (LE) STAFF
1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member
Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the
following criteria:
 US citizen;
 Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
 Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member
permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment
abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
 Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of
assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
 Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign,
or uniform services.
2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil
Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who
do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the
travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member
permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment
abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of
his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who
has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or
residency permits for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and
uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority,
or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: October 8, 2009
The US 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. 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.
Agricultural Marketing Specialist
(U.S. Agricultural Trade Office Guangzhou)
9/9/2009
Non-Sensitive
N73-1514-007(T)
This position is advertised under the Locally Employed Staff Program of the United States
Mission in China. Applicants must be able to obtain the required work and residency permits in
Guangzhou before the position's start date to be eligible for consideration. Non-Guangzhou
resident Chinese Citizen must be able to submit the valid Family-Planning Certificate before
reporting to work.
OPEN TO:
All Interested Candidates
POSITION:
Agricultural Marketing Specialist (One position is open at the Full
Performance or Training Level. This Vacancy Announcement is for
Training Level.)
OPENING DATE:
September 9, 2009
CLOSING DATE:
October 8, 2009
(Only applications received by the closing date will be considered)
WORK HOURS:
Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY:
Ordinarily Residents: FSN-9, RMB 146,010 (Starting annual salary
includes allowance and bonus)
Not-Ordinarily Residents: FP-05 (step 1-4), USD 45,572 (Starting
salary, final grade and salary will be determined by Washington)
The U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou is seeking one individual for the position of
Agricultural Marketing Specialist with the U.S. Agricultural Trade Office Guangzhou.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent acts as principal agricultural advisor to the Agricultural Officer on issues related
to the importation of U.S. agricultural and food products for assigned sectors which may include
any of the following: HRI (hotel, restaurant and institutions), retail, media, cold chain and food
processing ingredients. The incumbent assists with drafting Post’s annual strategic marketing
plan; designs, organizes, manages and supervises programs and activities to achieve U.S.
export expansion to include among the following: food, beverages, feed, livestock, bovine
semen, wood, seeds, hides, skins, bulk commodities, cotton, pet food, forest products, nursery
products, organic food products, IPR, biotechnology, logistics and cold chain; counsels and
assists U.S. and Chinese officials and business representatives regarding trade opportunities
between the United States and China; maintains strong relationships with senior level public
and private sector trade contacts to obtain local support for the importation of specific U.S.
agricultural products; writes well written and thorough market reports based on independent
research, interviews and solid analysis.
A complete copy of the position description is available in the Human Resources Office.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must address each qualification requirement detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each requirement. Applicants who fail to provide
detailed information supporting each requirement will not be considered for this position.
Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in social science, economics, marketing, commerce or international
relations is required.
Experience:
 Minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, international trade,
and other joint ventures, including market analysis, market promotion, or work requiring
application of broad management skills are required.
Language:
 Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in English is required.
 Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing in Mandarin Chinese is required.
Knowledge:
 Must have thorough knowledge of the mechanisms, constraints, and practices with respect
to markets for various agricultural commodities and processed foods in South China and of
opportunities for U.S. products in those markets; thorough knowledge of Chinese
regulations for imported agricultural, food and beverage products including current
legislation on food safety issues and distribution.
Abilities and skills:
 Must be able to develop and maintain an extensive range of contacts with the staff of senior
level decision makers in the government and private sector; to relate agricultural marketing
development with China’s broader political, economic, and sociological forces; to prepare
intelligible, analytical and thorough reports in Chinese and English to assess the impact and
success of various marketing tactics and strategies.
 Must be skilled in using Chinese and English computer software to develop databases,
marketing strategies, and statistical analyses of market possibilities of various sectors and
products.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
When equally qualified, Appointment 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. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in
determining successful candidacy.
2. Current LES employees are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90
calendar days of their appointment.
3. Currently employed AEFMs who hold a PIT/FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for
advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.
4. 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.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for these positions must submit the following, or the application will not be
considered:
1. For Chinese National applicants and other Ordinary Resident applicants: Application
form
For EFM, MOH, and AEFM: OF 612
You may submit resume/curriculum vita as a supplement to required application forms;
2. The copy of ID or passport, and any education degree certificates you possess;
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD214 with their application.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Management Office
American Consulate General, Guangzhou, China
No.1 Shamian South Street, Zip Code: 510133
Fax: 86-20-8121-6296
Email: GuangzhouHR@State.gov
(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)
DEFINITIONS OF CATEGORIES OF LOCALLY EMPLOYED (LE) STAFF
1. AEFM: A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member
Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the
following criteria:
 US citizen;
 Spouse or dependent who is at least age 18;
 Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member
permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment
abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
 Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of
assignment abroad, approved safehaven abroad, or alternate safehaven abroad; and
 Does not receive a USG annuity or pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign,
or uniform services.
2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign of Civil
Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign
Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who
do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the
travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member
permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment
abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of
his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who
has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or
residency permits for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are AEFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and
uniform service members who are on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority,
or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: October 8, 2009
The US 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. 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.