LANGUAGE SPECIALIST (SIGN LANGUAGE)

Job title:

LANGUAGE SPECIALIST (SIGN LANGUAGE)

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThis position is in the excepted service. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.Position is located in Indianapolis, INOverview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates04/02/2024 to 04/09/2024Salary$87,758 – $114,082 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 12Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanent –Work scheduleFull-time –ServiceExceptedPromotion potential12Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberIN-12373570-24Control number784725600This job is open toClarification from the agencyApplications will be accepted from all qualified candidates.Duties

• The incumbent serves as a Language Specialist for Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Indianapolis Site serving as the full-time interpreter and translator for senior leadership.
• Incumbent serves as a subject matter expert, interpreting and translating highly complex and technical concepts.
• Serves as a Language Specialist in a wide range of settings between deaf/hard of hearing employees and hearing persons who are not familiar with signed languages.
• Acts as an information specialist to the Site regarding the availability of state-of-the-art deaf/hh telecommunications (i.e., TTY’s, closed captioned television, etc.).
• Manages administrative operations and tasks and develops comprehensive plans and strategies for the internal and external administrative and operational integration of daily and long-range projects.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Position is in the excepted service.

QualificationsIndividual Occupational Requirements:
Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country,or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites.
Or
Experience in translating, interpreting, or other work requiring the use of English and the other language; or a combination of work (that required English and the other language) and training at the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Service Institute, or comparable training.
The following are examples of work in the required language that may have provided the required abilities: translator; interpreter; librarian or information specialist required to make abstracts, screen, index, and scan material; intelligence; writer or editor; international organizational work, such as the Peace Corps, World Bank, United Nations, business, or other organizations; or professor, teacher, or instructor work at the high school or college level that required use of the foreign language.Qualifying Experience:
To qualify at the GS-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.GS-12 specialized experience is defined as: using the following signed languages to interpret/transliterate sensitive information in a variety of settings: American Sign Language (ASL), Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) services and Contact Sign; provides oral interpreting services to deaf individuals who do not use sign language, translate specialized, administrative and supervisory terminology and performs advanced research or confers with authors of the subject matter to become familiar with topics to be discussed.Testing ProvisionsAgencies may test applicants for foreign language proficiency on a pass/fail basis prior to appointment. Agencies must document the connection between the level of proficiency required and the duties of the position to be filled. Test material for applicants for the same position or grade level should be equally difficult, and should be selected from typical work-related documents. The following are examples of work in the required language that may have provided the required abilities: translator; interpreter; librarian or information specialist required to make abstracts, screen, index, and scan material; intelligence; writer or editor; international organizational work, such as the Peace Corps, World Bank, United Nations, business, or other organizations; or professor, teacher, or instructor work at the high school or college level that required use of the foreign language. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.EducationThere is no substitution of education for the Qualifying Experience at the GS-12 grade level.Additional information

• Moving expenses will notbe paid.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• A two year trial period may be required.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Travel requirement is occasional.
• This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
• Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300,

) * Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.

• The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here

. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$87758 – 114082 per year

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Job date

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:39:51 GMT

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