Supervisory Interpreter

Job title:

Supervisory Interpreter

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryThe position is located in the Interpreting Division of the Office of Language Services, European Interpreting Branch of the Department of State. The Division traditionally handles the most difficult interpreting assignments in the Federal Government, including service for the President, cabinet members, and congressional leaders. The Incumbent functions as a first level supervisor over a staff in the European Interpreting Branch.Overview

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Open & closing dates03/17/2025 to 04/10/2025Salary$167,603 – $195,200 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 15Location1 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 typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential15Job family (Series)Supervisory statusYesSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberA-2025-0058Control number833969200This job is open toDuties

• Assigns interpreting tasks to staff and contract interpreters.
• Directs scheduling and logistical support by project managers, assigning officers, and event team leaders where applicable. Supervises direct-hire Branch staff.
• As required, performs administrative duties, such as planning the assignment of contract interpreters to various projects, and assisting with post-assignment procedures.
• Provides authoritative guidance on language and terminology for target language in its spoken and written form. Serves as linguistic and cultural advisor to clients as appropriate.
• As required, serves as a cultural interpreter for high-ranking foreign leaders or on escort missions of particular difficulty or sensitivity.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position requires the applicant to pass a Language Proficiency Test.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

QualificationsApplicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 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.IN ADDITION, this position requires the following additional specialized experience:

• Experience leading a team of interpreters and project managers and managing interpretation projects.
• Experience communicating effectively with clients and partners at all levels to meet organizational goals and resolve issues.
• Experience in using data and analysis as management reporting and decision-making tools.
• Experience in strategic planning, e.g., developing organizational objectives that improve efficiency and effectiveness in work processes by applying technology.
• Experience with interpretation practices and technology to lead major initiatives designed to introduce new technology and tools in support of interpretation and translation programs.
• Experience with simultaneous and consecutive interpreting at the conference level for the senior level of Government or international organizations, including one-on-ones, bilateral meetings and press events.
• Experience with contemporary US foreign affairs and international relations.

THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTOR IS REQUIRED: Must have experience in interpreting a Foreign Language into English and English into a Foreign Language.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.**ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE TESTED BY THE AGENCY FOR PROFICIENCY ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.**There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.In addition, applicant’s experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities:

• Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others;
• Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;
• Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;
• Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and
• Capacity to “see the job through.”

EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.Additional information

• For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or [email protected].
• If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

• 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

$167603 – 195200 per year

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:49:56 GMT

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