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Pashtu/Dari Linguist CAT II

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Company Job Title: Pashtu / Dari Linguist, CAT II

Provide general linguistic support for military operations and interpret during interviews, meetings and conference. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Interpret, transcribe, and analyze verbal communications.
• Scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents for key information.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Assist in the submittal of intelligence information reports and supporting graphics derived from translation activities to the customer in a timely manner.
• Maintain an awareness of all pertinent intelligence requirements levied by United States Army Southern Command and other agencies.
• Translate intermediate to advanced level printed materials including technical manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations and foreign language periodicals into grammatically correct English.
• Transcribes and translates foreign language audio files into English with correct syntax.
• Prepare and update databases of translated source material and draft product reports.
• Operate customer furnished monitor/recording equipment.
• Scan intercepted data and determine as pertinent or non-pertinent to mission requirements.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet mission needs.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Possess a strong command of English and Dari / Pashtu languages.

Non-Native Linguists require a BA/BS or equivalent and two to four years of relevant experience, graduate of the Defense Language Institute with a recent DLPT of 3/3 or higher in Pashtu/Dari or a 3/3 on the Interagency Language Roundtable.

Native Linguists require native level skills and two to four years of experience with a recent DLPT of 3/3 or higher in English or a 3/3 on the Interagency Language Roundtable.

Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications and ability to prepare and transmit correspondence to Headquarters. Create and maintain administrative databases.

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple and shifting priorities.
• Ability to prioritize and complete difficult assignments.
• Must have excellent command of the English language.
• Must have the ability to work nights, weekends and Holidays as required.

Other Requirements:

• OCONUS: Demands will vary according to work environment.
• Often work schedule will require 12 hour days, 7 days a week when working in harsh environments and require strict medical and dental screening before deployment overseas.
• Valid US Passport.
• All personnel obtain and maintain the necessary travel documents (i.e., passport, travel documents, visas, country clearances, works permits, etc.).