The position is located in the European Branch, Translating Division, Office of Language Services, Bureau of Administration (A/OPR/LS). The Translating Division prepares diplomatic translations in over one hundred language combinations, both into and out of English, as required by the Department of State, the White House, and, under special or general support agreements, other Federal Government agencies.

Duties

As a translating, reviewing, and comparing expert in one or more language combinations, advises on translation and terminology issues in said combinations. Translates a variety of documents from English into Spanish. Studies terminology and trends in English and Spanish to ensure that translations reflect current style and usage, and assists in preparing glossaries of relevant terminology. Reviews and edits translations prepared by staff and contractor colleagues and provides feedback on proposed changes.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position requires the applicant to pass a Language Proficiency Test.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in translating, interpreting, or other work requiring the use of English and the other language; or a combination of work (that required English and the other language) and training at the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Service Institute, or comparable training. IN ADDITION, this position requires the following additional specialized experience: Translates and summarizes from English into Spanish, a wide variety of documents, types, and subjects, in a variety of formats, for example, diplomatic correspondence, laws, memoranda, speeches, position papers, training materials, presentations, and technical and financial documents. Self-reviews translations for accuracy, completeness, grammar, spelling, consistency, formatting, and terminology, and register. Self-reviews translations for accuracy, completeness, grammar, spelling, consistency, formatting, and terminology, and register. Reviews and edits translations prepared by staff and contractor colleagues and provides feedback on proposed changes. Researches terminology and subject matter encountered in translation assignments using dictionaries and reference works, and online glossaries, terminology databases, Internet search engines, and consultations with subject matter experts. Experience using computer-assisted translation tools such as SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, WordFast, Déjà Vu, OmegaT or equivalent. THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTOR IS REQUIRED: Must have experience in translation of English to Spanish The following are examples of work in the required language that may have provided the required abilities: translator; interpreter; librarian or information specialist required to make abstracts, screen, index, and scan material; in various languages; intelligence analyst working in more thane one language; writer or editor working in more than one language; language-related duties at an international organizational work, such as the Peace Corps, World Bank, United Nations, business, or other organizations; or professor, teacher, or instructor work at the high school or college level that required use of the foreign language and focused on translation. **ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE TESTED BY THE AGENCY FOR PROFICIENCY ON A PASS/FAIL BASIS PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT.** There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 600 19th Street, NW SA-17, 5th Floor Attn: A/EX/HRD Washington, District of Columbia 20522-1705 United States
• Name: Paula Holloway
• Phone: (771) 204-8245
• Email: [email protected]