Position Description
Serbo-Croatian (SC) Linguist CAT II (Sarajevo) 1 Serbian Dialect
Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements in Europe.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Serbo-Croatian (SC) into English
- Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Serbo-Croatian (SC) 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- An active Secret Clearance
- Experience interpreting and translating Serbo-Croatian (SC) 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
- Must be fully proficient in the Latin and Cyrillic alphabet. Serbo-Croatian is written in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabets.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a proficiency in Serbo-Croatian (SC) and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Serbo-Croatian (SC) culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
Locations:
CORE VALUES:
INTEGRITY - Honesty, Trust and Respect in every situation
EXCELLENCE - Performance, Effectiveness, Quality, and Safety in everything we do
INNOVATION - Embracing new ideas and best practice in every service that we provide
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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Position Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- An active Secret Clearance
- Experience interpreting and translating Serbo-Croatian (SC) 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
- Must be fully proficient in the Latin and Cyrillic alphabet. Serbo-Croatian is written in both Latin and Cyrillic alphabets.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a proficiency in Serbo-Croatian (SC) and English speaking and writing Level 3/3 of Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Serbo-Croatian (SC) culture with previous work in the region-Native familiarity preferred
Locations: