Pashtu/Urdu Linguist (CAT II and CAT III)

睗牬; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A language services provider is seeking a Pashtu/Urdu Linguist for full-time roles including translation and interpretation in challenging environments. Candidates must possess strong language skills, active security clearance, and the ability to adapt to mission changes. This position requires U.S. citizenship and readiness to work under harsh conditions. Apply only for currently open positions and complete all hiring steps. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is required.
• Successful completion of language evaluations is necessary.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Provide clear and idiomatic translations in Pashtu and Urdu.
• Adapt to changing mission requirements effectively.
• Work in extreme and austere conditions as needed.

Connaissances

Fluent in Pashtu

Fluent in Urdu

Typing ability

Basic computer skills

Windows, MS Word and MS Excel familiarity

Description du poste

Overview

WorldWide Language Resources (WorldWide) was established in 1995 to provide U.S. and allied governments, corporations, non-profits and non-governmental organizations with highly skilled linguists, cultural experts, role players, intelligence analysts and other professionals. We support a wide range of operational missions and environments globally, from executive boardrooms in major international cities to austere mission areas. Our core business is language support services.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; WorldWide reaffirms its long-standing commitment to equality of opportunity in every aspect of employment. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship, from applicant to candidate to employee, are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

Location and Job Details

Job Title: Pashtu/Urdu Linguist (CAT II and CAT III)

Location: Outside Continental United States - , NC 28301 US (Primary)

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Category: Job Description

Responsibilities

• Read, write, listen and speak with clear and concise grammar and pronunciation in the required foreign language(s) and English. Provide idiomatic translations following correct sentence structure in the required foreign language and English. Conduct consecutive, accurate translations and interpretations of on-going conversations and activities.
• Be ready, willing and able to adapt day-to-day work/tasks as mission requirements at the assigned location may be fluid with movement and change.
• Operate in extreme, austere, harsh conditions and be prepared for work outside and inside depending on mission requirements; living conditions may be austere and harsh.
• May be requested to operate a Government-furnished vehicle in support of operations.
• All Linguists may be required to go on missions (outside the wire) and be physically fit to perform these duties.
• Possess typing ability, basic computer skills, and familiarity with Windows, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Conform to local culture and customs and function effectively under high pressure and stress.
• Be available to work any hours and any days depending on mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Languages Required: Pashtu and Urdu
• Clearance: Active - Secret or Top Secret
• Successful completion of required language evaluations for the position, as applicable
• U.S. citizen
• Phased Hiring Process: pass/obtain/maintain successful results on reference, criminal and credit screening; vetting by client(s) as applicable; appropriate country clearance/visa as applicable; be qualified per USCENTCOM requirements to deploy as a contractor accompanying the force
• Ability to deploy and be assigned to overseas locations; willingness to undergo required vetting and clearances

Phased Hiring Process

• Successful reference, criminal and credit screening results
• U.S. citizen, active Secret or Top Secret level personnel security clearance
• Passing of evaluations for the required language for the position you’ve applied for, as applicable
• Vetting by our client(s), as applicable
• Qualified per USCENTCOM requirements to deploy as a contractor accompanying the force
• Appropriate country clearance/visa, as applicable or required

Additional Information

Living conditions and working environment may be austere and harsh. WorldWide Language Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability in the application process, as required by law.

To be eligible for consideration, you must apply for a currently open position and properly complete all steps of the process. Unsolicited resumes are not considered. For accessibility assistance, contact WorldWide Language Resources Recruiting or Human Resources at 910-483-2881.