Farsi Linguist CAT III at Valiant Integrated Services

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Farsi Language Proficiency, Translation, Interpretation, Cultural Context, Document Exploitation, Medical Knowledge, Technical Knowledge, Communication Skills, Research Skills, Analytical Skills, Polygraph Examination, Security Clearance, Travel Willingness, Stress Management, Physical Fitness, Emergency Response

Industry

Description

Valiant is seeking skilled CAT III Farsi Linguists to provide interpretation, translation/transcription services in support of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) ongoing operations and mission requirements.  * Conduct consecutive and accurate translation, transcription, and interpretation services of on-going conversations and intelligence collection activities into, from, and between the Specified Contract Required Language (s) (SCRL) and English. * Provide accurate idiomatic translation of non-technical material using correct syntax and expression from English to the SCRL (s), or vice versa, as well as the ability to interpret/translate using colloquial words and phrases. * Accurately provide the cultural and ethnic context of translation and interpretation. * Accurately perform document exploitation (scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents). * Provide written translation of aural, videotape, and/or other media sourced from one language into another language, with the meaning and intent of the original source preserved. * Supplement interpretation and translation pertinent and specific to professional fields such as medicine, scientific, engineering, legal, etc. * Identify and extract information meeting military information requirement criteria. * Follow accurately the essentials of conversations between native speakers, reasonably make and answer telephone calls, understand radio broadcast, news stories similar to war service reports, oral reports, some oral technical reports and public addresses on non-technical subjects. * Other duties as assigned. Valiant Integrated Services is an employer who hires in accordance with applicable state and federal law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with those laws. Qualifications * Native proficiency in the SCRL language (Farsi) and meet at a minimum the criteria of the ILR level 3/3 in both the SCRL and English. * Must be fluent in English. * Must be a US citizen. * Must have a TS/SCI government security clearance. * Must successfully complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination. * Must have familiarity with the cultural context of both the SCRL and English languages. * Must be willing to travel, as required, to multiple OCONUS locations in support of mission needs. Additional Requirements: * Fit for Duty – The selected candidate must undergo an extensive medical examination to be certified medically fit for duty in the work assignment location. Similarly, the selected candidate must undergo a dental examination to be certified that there are no foreseen eminent dental issues. And the selected candidate must be vaccinated according to the required immunizations for the Area of Operation of the work assignment or able and willing to receive the required immunizations prior to deployment to the work assignment location. * Must have sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely, hear and wake up to emergency alarms unaided, and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues such as lip reading. If an applicant does not meet this requirement, Speech Recognition in Noise Test (SPRINT) or equivalent testing is required along with an approved waiver pursuant to CENTCOM MOD 18, Section 15, TAB A. * Must be able to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates. * Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted. * Must be free of medical restrictions/ limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/ or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain and blowing sand and dust. * May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays. * Employees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description. * Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform job functions using proper techniques and PPE for extended periods unassisted.

Responsibilities

Provide interpretation, translation, and transcription services for U.S. Central Command operations. Accurately translate and interpret conversations and documents while maintaining cultural context.