Department of Defense Is Hiring A Language Specialist

Join Our Team as a Language Specialist in a Critical Telecommunications Role! 🌐

Are you a skilled linguist with a passion for technical translation and national security? We’re seeking a dedicated Language Specialist to ensure seamless voice and data communications support at a telecommunications station, around the clock.

📝 Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate in a telecommunications station on a rotating shift, maintaining 24/7 voice and data communication flow between locations.
• Translate documents and information using standard linguistic patterns and specialized military, scientific, and technical terminology.
• Assist technical personnel with installation, repair, troubleshooting, operations, and maintenance of station equipment and systems.
• Conduct research to determine nuanced meanings of specialized terminology, ensuring accurate translation that preserves original intent.
• Perform station operations and maintenance tasks, including routine Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
• Develop reports and coordinate with command and other agencies regarding station performance and operations.

🔒 Conditions of Employment

• Position subject to background investigation and suitability determination.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance eligibility.
• Employ shifts may rotate periodically, and both planned and unplanned overtime are required.
• See Additional Information for more conditions.

🎯 Qualifications & Eligibility

This role falls within the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Level.

Who Can Apply:

Applicants must meet one of the following employment authorities and provide appropriate documentation:

• Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans must submit verification documents.
• Experience: One year of specialized experience translating and interpreting highly technical material between Russian and English, editing complex translations, or assisting with technical reports.
• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three years of graduate education in Russian or English translation or interpretation.
• Combination: A combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of requirements.

Additional Notes:

• Current federal employees may be placed on an excepted appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification for Selective Service.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A 3-year trial period applies, assessing fitness and continued employment suitability.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Relocation costs are generally not authorized; incentives may be available for top candidates.
• This position is Mission Essential and requires reporting during emergencies or severe weather events.
• Fluency in Russian (Level 3 of DLPT & OPI) in listening, reading, and speaking is a mandatory requirement.

🌍 Education & Foreign Credential Evaluation

If applying with foreign education, verify credentials through a recognized evaluation organization to ensure U.S. equivalency. More info: Foreign Education Recognition.

💼 Additional Information

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes locality pay or market supplement.
• Reemployment as a reemployed annuitant is possible; see the relevant section.
• Position is classified as Security & Intelligence Career Field.
• Position may require a Mission Essential status, with reporting obligations during emergencies.