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USAJOBS · 6 months ago

Interpreter (Sign Language)

Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $79K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Interpreter (Sign Language) to serve in the Command Operations Department of FLTREADCEN SOUTHEAST. The role involves providing interpreting services, generating translations of ASL communications, and ensuring accurate communication among all parties.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will provide a full range of interpreting services

You will generate full translations of ASL communications to provide support to operations

You will interpret discussions, so all parties involved are able to accurately communicate

You will use a wide range of technical and nontechnical vocabulary to produce grammatically correct translations

Qualification

Sign Language InterpretationASL CommunicationDeaf Culture TrainingCommunication CoordinationOral CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Must be a US Citizen

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: 1) Interpreting in a variety of communication modes for command-wide work related events; 2) Adopting to accents and regional differences in both English and ASL; 3) Coordinating all interpreting service requests and determining need for interpreter services and creating schedule according to customer requirements; 4) Developing and conducting training on deaf culture and related issues for supervisors, managers, EEO counselors and employees; 5) Assisting in the identification of barriers and the resolution of difficult communication problems between supervisors and deaf/hh employees

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree

Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree

Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.