CAT III Arabic Eastern (Levantine) /Kurdish Linguist

Valiant Integrated Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company seeks an individual for translation and interpretation roles, requiring proficiency in Arabic Eastern (Levantine) and Kurdish, as well as English. Candidates must have prior experience in the region and possess a TS/SCI Clearance. Physical fitness and U.S. citizenship are mandatory. This role involves operating under stressful conditions and requiring medical fitness for duty.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• TS/SCI Clearance required.
• Must have sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate Arabic Eastern (Levantine) and Kurdish into English.
• Assist local populace with cultural familiarity.

Skills

Arabic Eastern (Levantine) proficiency

Kurdish language skills

English proficiency

Cultural knowledge of the region

Interpreting and translating experience

Job description

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.

Responsibilities and qualifications include:

• Must have proficiency in Arabic Eastern (Levantine), Kurdish, and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
• Extensive knowledge of the culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
• Experience interpreting and translating Arabic Eastern (Levantine) and Kurdish into English
• Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary, rarely requiring the need for paraphrasing or explanation
• Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) –The selected candidate must be in possession of the necessary level of Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) as specified in the job descriptions or eligible to qualify for same.

Physical 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 the applicant does not meet this requirement, a Speech Recognition In Noise Test (SPRINT) or equivalent testing is required, along with an approved waiver pursuant to CENTCOM MOD 17, 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.