Job Title : Tamil Linguist CATII
Company Name: Valiant Integrated Services
Job Details: Tamil Linguist CATII | Valiant Integrated Services
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About the job
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
Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation in Tamil into English
Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English to Tamil 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
Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Requirements
Must have a proficiency in Tamil and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
Extensive knowledge of Tamil culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
Experience interpreting and translating Tamil 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
Clearance Required: Secret
Additional Requirements
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.
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 an applicant does not meet this requirement, 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 restriction/ 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.
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Valiant Integrated Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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