Linguist(US Citizen) - Bellevue, Nebraska, United States - All Native Group
Description
Summary:
This position is located at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas primarily in designated high threat countries. Post location in Iraq.
Interpret and translate verbal communications; provide translation services during interviews (including during polygraph examinations) and meetings; and transcribe and analyze spoken communications.
Essential FunctionsInterpret oral conversations concurrently/simultaneously.
Interpret and translate written communications; review and analyze foreign language documents for key information; and prepare documents in English and the target language(s).
Perform quality control review of completed work and validate the accuracy of completed translations and transcriptions.
Ensure communications and translations are conveyed and understood in the proper context.
Observe and analyze culture-specific non-verbal indicators and cues as they relate to written or spoken communications.
Provide administrative support related to specific areas of assignment.
Perform Temporary Duty at any RSO Office world-wide to work as a Vetting Support Linguist to support the RSO mission of vetting locally engaged staff employees and job applicants.
Ensures the proper storage and maintenance of accumulated data (classified and unclassified).
May be requested and required to participate in Proposal Support functions due to expertise.
Competencies
Must be a United States citizen.
Excellent command of both the English and the target language(s) including any specific dialect required for the location of work performance.
Demonstrated language proficiency for English and the target language(s) of at least S4 (speaking) and R4 (reading), as classified by the U.S.
Department of State's School of Language Studies, or at the Superior level, as classified by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Other equivalent commercial proficiency and testing standards will be accepted if approved by the COR.Knowledge of host country culture, traditions, and customs is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with individuals or groups from various levels and backgrounds.
Must be able to operate as part of a team, cooperate effectively with other team members, and be mission focused.
Must be in good physical condition with no health deficiencies, either temporary or long-lasting, that would impair performance of duties in order to perform overseas travel to high threat locations that may involve extended travel time and exposure to dangerous conditions that require use of personal protective equipment while exercising special safety precautions.
All linguists must be capable of performing the following duties, as may be assigned at any time:Monitoring (listening to), translating and synopsizing content of real-time oral communications recordings.
Transcribing from storage media, but not limited to audiocassettes, videocassettes or digital media and typing in both the required target language(s) and English.
Performing quality control reviews of completed work.
Validating the accuracy of completed translations and transcriptions.
Interpreting oral conversations, concurrently/simultaneously.
Supervisory Responsibility
No Supervisory Responsibility
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Experience
A minimum of three years' experience as a linguist (written and spoken communications) is required.
Experience working in a high-threat environment and experience with U.S. Department of State security operations are strongly preferred.
Experience in an overseas environment is highly desired.
Education
N/A
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
N/A
Security Clearance
Must already possess at least a SECRET security clearance.
Secret or Top Secret personnel security clearance issued by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) prior to contract performance.
The level of security vetting required shall be specified at the task order level and shall be determined by specific post requirement.
Specifically designated personnel must be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) if necessitated by specific post requirement.Drug Free Workplace
All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace.
It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.
In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.
AAP/EEO StatementAll Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
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