Mar 19, 2012

Pashtu / Dari Linguist - Afghanistan

Clearance: TS/SCI
Location: OCONUS (Afghanistan)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:
Provide general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings and conference.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Interpret, transcribe, and analyze verbal communications.
Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.
Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Submit intelligence information reports and supporting graphics derived from translation activities to the customer in a timely manner.
Maintain an awareness of all pertinent intelligence requirements levied by United States Army Southern Command and other agencies.
Translate intermediate to advanced level printed materials including technical manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and foreign language periodicals into grammatically correct English.
Transcribes and translates foreign language audio files into English with correct syntax.
Prepare and update databases of translated source material and draft product reports.
Operate customer furnished monitor/recording equipment.
Scan intercepted data and determine as pertinent or non-pertinent to mission requirements.
Participate in analytical meetings or conferences when applicable and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Provide quality control of junior linguist transcribed and translated material.
Other duties may be assigned to meet mission needs.


Supervision:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Possess a strong command of English and Dari / Pashtu languages.

Education and/or Experience:
Non-Native Linguists: Require a BA/BS or equivalent and five to seven years of relevant experience, graduate of the Defense Language Institute with a recent DLPT of 3/3 or higher in Pashtu/Dari or a 3/3 on the Interagency Language Roundtable.
Native Linguists: Require native level skills and five to seven years of experience with a recent DLPT of 3/3 or higher in English or a 3/3 on the Interagency Language Roundtable.

Computer Skills:
Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications and ability to prepare and transmit correspondence to Headquarters. Create and maintain administrative databases.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Clearance:
U.S. Citizen and Active TS/SCI
Other Skills and Abilities:
•Ability to multi-task and manage multiple and shifting priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and complete difficult assignments.
• Must have excellent command of the English language.
• Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and Holidays as required.
Other Requirements:
• OCONUS: Demands will vary according to work environment. Often work schedule will require 12 hour days, 7 days a week when working in harsh environments and require strict medical and dental screening before deployment overseas.
• Valid US Passport. All personnel obtain and maintain the necessary travel documents (i.e., passport, travel documents, visas, country clearances, works permits, etc.).

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving -
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions
• Works well in group problem solving situations
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication -
• Writes clearly and informatively
• Edits work for spelling and grammar
• Varies writing style to meet needs
• Presents numerical data effectively
• Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity -
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
• Educates others on the value of diversity
• Promotes a harassment-free environment
• Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics -
• Treats people with respect
• Keeps commitments
• Inspires the trust of others
• Works with integrity and ethically
• Upholds organizational values.

Strategic Thinking -
• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals
• Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses
• Analyzes market and competition
• Identifies external threats and opportunities
• Adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Planning/Organizing -
• Prioritize and plans work activities
• Uses time efficiently
• Plans for additional resources
• Sets goals and objectives
• Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks
• Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism -
• Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Reacts well under pressure
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Accepts responsibility for own actions
• Follows through on commitments.

Innovation -
• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness
• Generates suggestions for improving work
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas
• Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications -
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills -
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills -
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability -
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment -
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.


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