We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. The work schedule for this position is: Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Under the direct supervision of the Office of Language Services (OLS) Supervisor, the incumbent performs official translation and interpretations services from English into Arabic and from Arabic into English for Department of State (DOS) officials and other Mission agencies. Incumbent will accompany US Government officials to internal and external Embassy-related events to perform interpretations. Furthermore, S/he is responsible for archiving translated documents, safeguarding assets, and preparing ad hoc reports.About
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EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of progressive experience in language teaching or translating and interpretating from Arabic to English and English to Arabic is required. University degree in English language or English-Arabic translation is required. Language English level (Fluent) Reading/Speaking/Writing is required. (This May be Tested) Arabic level (Fluent) Reading/Speaking/Writing is required. (This May be Tested) Additional Translation/Interpretation tests will be conducted. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications. Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office. HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER: * IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.Qualifications and Evaluations
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