Pashto - Afghani Contract Linguist - Translator

FBI
Oldsmar, FL, United States
Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

The FBI is seeking individuals proficient in Spanish, Persian-Farsi, Pashto - Afghani, Arabic, Ukrainian, French, Haitian Creole, Somali, and Hindi who are interested in being contract linguists.

Contract linguists are self-employed and provide valuable services, though they are not employees. At the FBI, contract linguists use their foreign language and culture expertise to support investigations into counterintelligence threats, corruption cases, espionage, cybercrime, human trafficking, and other offenses.

Your work could provide valuable intelligence that might help prevent terrorist activity and save American lives.

DUTIES

  • Translate written or audio materials, normally from a foreign language into English.
  • Interpret during interviews, training sessions, or visits from foreign dignitaries.
  • Provide cultural expertise in support of various investigations.
  • Testify in court about translations produced.
  • Assist special agents with various types of interviews.
  • Work at a field office location but may be asked to travel to other field offices or legal attachés to support cases.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the contract linguist opportunity, you must :

  • Receive qualifying scores on the FBI’s Foreign Language Test Battery to demonstrate your language proficiency.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Clearance.
  • Must be willing to travel as required.
  • Must meet the FBI’s Employment Eligibility requirements.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

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