Overview
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S. operations and mission requirements.
Responsibilities and duties
- Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Uzbek and Russian into English
- Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English, Uzbek, Russian, and vice versa
- Work and travel in austere environments
- Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents
- Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
- Other related tasks as assigned
About Valiant
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
- Must have proficiency in Uzbek, Russian, and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of ILR — native proficiency preferred
- Extensive knowledge of the culture with previous work in the region; native familiarity preferred
- Experience interpreting and translating Uzbek and Russian into English
- Ability to understand the essentials of all speech in standard dialect and vocabulary, rarely requiring paraphrasing or explanation
- Familiarity with local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Clearance Required: Secret
Additional requirements
- Required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) – The selected candidate must possess the necessary level of PSC as specified in the job descriptions or be eligible to qualify for the same
- Fit for Duty – Undergo an extensive medical examination to be certified medically fit for duty in the work assignment location; dental examination to be certified that there are no foreseen dental issues; vaccinated according to immunizations for the Area of Operation or able and willing to receive required immunizations prior to deployment
- Sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely, hear emergency alarms unaided, and hear instructions without lip reading; if not met, SPRINT or equivalent testing is required with an approved waiver per CENTCOM MOD 17, Section 15, TAB A
- Ability to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted
- Free of medical restrictions that prevent duties or PPE use
- Physically capable of working in extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain, and blowing sand and dust
- May be required to work uncommon hours, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Adhere to proper lifting procedures and practices for all lifting and material handling tasks
- Ability to stand, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform job functions using proper techniques and PPE for extended periods