Hebrew Linguist CAT II

Valiant Integrated Services; Manama; On-site; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense services company is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services. The role requires proficiency in Hebrew and English, extensive cultural knowledge, and the ability to operate in austere environments. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a security clearance. This position involves working under stress and meeting short deadlines.

Qualifications

• ILR Level 3/3 proficiency in Hebrew and English preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Hebrew culture with regional experience.
• Ability to operate within the local populace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate translations and interpretations.
• Provide cultural context for conversations and documents.
• Work and travel in austere environments.

Skills

Proficiency in Hebrew and English

Knowledge of Hebrew culture

Experience interpreting and translating

Understanding of local customs

Ability to work under stress

Job description

Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to support ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation of Hebrew into English.
• Translate various syntax and expressions, including colloquial and slang phrases, from English to Hebrew and vice versa.
• Work and travel in austere environments.
• Provide cultural and ethnic context and significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents.
• Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents accurately.
• Perform other related tasks 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.

Minimum qualifications:

• Proficiency in Hebrew and English speaking and writing, Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR); native proficiency preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Hebrew culture with previous regional experience; native familiarity preferred.
• Experience interpreting and translating Hebrew into English.
• Ability to understand speech in standard dialect and vocabulary with minimal paraphrasing or explanation.
• Familiarity with local culture and customs; ability to operate within the local populace.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance: Secret.

Additional requirements:

• Possession of the required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) or eligibility to obtain it.
• Medical and dental examinations to certify fitness for duty, including immunizations as per the Area of Operation.
• Sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely; testing may be required.
• Ability to work under stress and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• No medical restrictions that impair duty performance or PPE use.
• Capability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proper lifting techniques and PPE use for all material handling tasks.
• Ability to stand, stoop, crawl, and climb as needed, using proper techniques and PPE.

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