Arabic Linguist CAT III

Linguist will provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services to the Convening Authority, Office of the Chief Defense Counsel/Military Commissions Defense Organization, and the Office of the Chief Prosecutor for Military Commissions hearings convened under the Military Commissions Act of 2009 at various Government locations in/around the Washington DC area.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide linguist services from English into Arabic MSA or from a Arabic MSA into English to include:

Interpretation, translation, transcribing, consecutive interpretation, simultaneous interpretation, conference mode interpretation, and court room interpretation.

Interpretation for prosecutors, defense counsel, appointing authority, other experts, and their staffs and as needed by Commission members and the presiding officer, subject to the approval of the Convening Authority.

Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Arabic MSA into English and English into Arabic MSA

Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from English Arabic MSA and vice versa

Work and travel in courtroom environments

May be required to testify in court

Provide advice on cultural and ethnic significance of statements, conversations, situations, and documents

Transcription

provide written translations of audio/video-taped or real-time conversations: type (or if directed, write) verbatim, the words spoken on the source recording or during the conversation.

Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents

Translation

Provide written English translation from a variety of foreign language source exhibits, including, video and audio cassette recorded conversations, facsimile documents and written and typed materials, such as legal documents, diaries, computerized files, personal papers, maps, charts, ledgers and notes.

Provide accurate and complete translations free of typographical errors and without the omission of word or words from the texts.

Use accepted Standard English punctuation in all English translations.

Type the translation from the original source in the format specified with the meaning and intent of the original text.

Interpretation

Provide interpreting services in consecutive interpretation and sight translations. must be able to (1) comprehend both the languages as spoken or written, (2) speak both language(s) and English, (3) choose an expression in English that fully conveys and best matches the meaning of the source language, (4) have familiarity with the cultural context of both the source language and English, (5) have knowledge of terminology in specialized fields, (6) observe office protocols applicable to different settings, and (7) master the modes applicable to these settings.

Other related tasks as assigned

QHSE REQUIREMENTS

Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your actions or omissions.

Conform to all Safety Instructions given by those with a higher responsibility for Health and Safety.

Report all hazards, potential hazards or dangerous situations, including damaged or mislaid personal protective equipment to your Supervisor or Safety Representative.

Report Environmental impacts, anything that results in a change to the Environment as a result of Valiant’s activities, products or services.

Participate in the achievement of Valiant’s QHSE objectives and targets, both those at departmental and company level.

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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