Federal government of the United States
Job title:
Language Specialist
Company
Federal government of the United States
Job description
Summary
About the Position: Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Combatant Commander, but are compact enough that our staff also works with senior leadership representatives of our inter-service, inter-agency and (public and private) international partner organizations. Our contribution to furthering our country’s relationships with South and Central American nations and peoples are substantial.
Overview
Open & closing dates
01/17/2024 to 01/30/2024
Salary
$92,619 – $120,401 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CHDE247522644305D
Control number
770186600
This job is open to
Duties
- Function as the principal translator for the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM).
- Provide the full spectrum of translator services for the organization, installation, Department of the Army (DA), Department of Defense (DOD); including other Federal/State government agencies, and International governments and/or organizations.
- Perform work in translating (speaking, reading, and writing) the Spanish and Portuguese languages and its many dialects (North/Central/South American and the Caribbean Islands) into the English language and vice versa.
- Participate in the development and/or revision of technical and non-technical glossaries and/or literary works, used both nationally and internationally.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
- Expert knowledge of English, Spanish, and Portuguese is required. This position requires the incumbent to pass the Spanish (Level 3) and Portuguese (Level 2+) Foreign Language Proficiency Test in listening/reading/speaking.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in translating and interpreting specific information and material from English to Spanish and Portuguese and vice versa. Experience in editing translations and interpretations using correct wording and structure, clarity of expression and correct punctuation in the proper format. Conduct translations and interpretations using both technical and nontechnical vocabulary at formal and semi-formal meetings for selected audiences. Conduct research and analysis of information from different sources in order to obtain a variety of information necessary to perform translator/interpreter duties for areas of responsibility such as North/Central/South Americas and Caribbean Islands. Conduct research to determine the type of meaning in Spanish and Portuguese terminology. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
- Attention to Detail
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
information sheet. * This is a Foreign Affairs & Strategic Planning Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
for more information. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
- Business travel/TDY OCONUS may be required to perform translating and interpreting functions at high-level official meetings and functions.
- Advance In-Hire may be authorized with organization/management discretion.
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized with organization/management discretion.
- Brazilian Portuguese and/or French limited working proficiency is desired.
- Benefits
Expected salary
$92619 – 120401 per year
Location
Miami, FL
Job date
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:23:09 GMT
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