Language Support Specialist - Provo, United States - State of Utah

Description

Salary: $ $27.41 Hourly

Location : Multiple Locations, UT

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 38015

Agency: 190 Utah National Guard

Unit: 1701 JLTC - Linguists Personnel

Opening Date: 07/12/2023

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Recruiter: Chelsea Rodemack,

# of Openings: Multiple

Location: Utah Translation & Analysis Center at Camp Williams and in Orem, UT

Schedule Code: TL - Time Limited - This is a career service exempt at will position.

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY:

Job Description

The Utah National Guard is looking to fill multiple positions for a Spanish Language Support Specialist located at the Utah Translation & Analysis Center (UTAC) at Camp Williams and Orem, UT. These are part-time positions with no benefits and may be converted to career service positions at a later date. Flexible working hours Monday through Friday between 5:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Job Description
As a Spanish Language Support Specialist, you will be required to listen to various Spanish language sources to provide precise word processing transcriptions in the Spanish language itself. The transcriptions are translated into English while complying with all legal requirements and reflecting cultural and situational context, sounds, noises, and other influences. You will utilize computer equipment and associated software to receive work assignments and to process the work product. The work product must meet stringent requirements for legal, law enforcement, and security-sensitive applications. Employment is subject to background checks determining an individual's qualification to work with sensitive security information.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position:

• is proficient in the Spanish language.
• is proficient in the English language.
• possesses a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Preference
Preference may be given to those who possess the following:

• T2S2 Transcription/Translation Certification.
• College degree in Spanish Translation.
• Spanish language/translation certification from an accredited entity.
• Proficiency in other languages in addition to Spanish.
• DoD SECRET security clearance.

Why You Should Join Our Team
TAKE A PATH WITH PURPOSE. BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. The National Guard is more than just a job. For more information about the Utah National Guard please click

Example of Duties

• Designs proposed output formats and monitors output for information accuracy.
• Translates spoken and/or written materials from one language to another.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Records and/or transcribes minutes of meetings, hearings, dictation, dialogue, etc., and produces document in draft or final format.
• Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Supplemental Information

• Part time position working less then 30 hours per week. This position is not a career service position but may be converted at a later date.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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As part of this application process, you must upload your resume and references into your profile. Failure to include a resume may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume; otherwise you may not receive credit. "See resume" is not a valid answer to any question.

• I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.

02

Employment working for the Utah National Guard, Utah Translation & Analysis Center requires a DoD SECRET security clearance that will be conducted before a final offer of employment. This background check may take up to six weeks to complete.

• I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.

03

As part of the DoD SECRET security clearance, you must be a US Citizen. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a favorable Federal background determination at the public trust level or higher?

• No
• Yes

05

This position is a part time position working up to 30 hours per week. This position does not include benefits. Your work schedule for the first two weeks of hire shall be Monday through Friday between the hours of hours for training purposes.

• I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.

06

Please assess your fluency in speaking in the SPANISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency - You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas.

07

Please assess your fluency in listening to the SPANISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency - You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas.

08

Please assess your fluency in writing in the SPANISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency.
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency - You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas.

09

Please assess your fluency in reading the SPANISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency.
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency - You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas.

10

Please assess your fluency in speaking the ENGLISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency.
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency - You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas.

11

Please assess your fluency in listening to the ENGLISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency.
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency - You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas.

12

Please assess your fluency in reading the ENGLISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency.
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency (You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas).

13

Please assess your fluency in writing in the ENGLISH language based on the following scale.

• No proficiency.
• Elementary Proficiency - You can read and write simple text. You can understand and use basic phrases. You can hold basic conversations with native speakers.
• Limited Working Proficiency - You can get the gist of a simple text or conversation. You have to rephrase sentences due to a limited vocabulary. You can engage in limited social or work-related conversations.
• General Professional Proficiency - You can understand written material, even on unfamiliar topics. You can write formally or informally on a wide variety of topics. You can hold conversations and communicate with limited errors.
• Advanced Professional Proficiency - When reading and listening, you can understand nuance, cultural references and humor. In writing and speaking, you rarely make mistakes.
• Functionally Native Proficiency - You can function at native or near-native proficiency in all areas.

14

Please select the following certification(s) and/or degree you currently possess. Check all that apply.

• T2S2 Transcription/Translation Certification
• Spanish Language/Translation Certification
• A college degree in Spanish Translation
• None of the above

15

How many years of experience do you have in Spanish linguistics, Spanish translation or Spanish interpretation?

• None
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 or more years

16

Are you proficient in other languages in addition to Spanish?

• Yes
• No

17

List the other languages in which you are proficient and your proficiency level.

18

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site )
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website )
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc)
• Other (not listed above)

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