Exciting New Job Opening: Jamaican Patios Linguist/Analyst, Associate
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on January 24, 2012 Why Choose AECOM? AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 100 countries and had revenue of $7.0 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2010. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com. About the Business Line Government We have the international presence, personnel networks and procurement infrastructure to deliver support for any mission, anywhere. We optimize the reliability, availability and sustainability of equipment, logistics systems and facilities for clients around the world. AECOM Government Services supports the U.S. federal government with worldwide program management, planning, design, operations and maintenance, logistics, aviation services, security, international development, environmental and civil engineering and mission and intelligence support. Job Description About AECOM National Security Programs: National Security Programs, an AECOM Technology Corporation, is a provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world. TheNational Security Programs Divisionbrings unique expertise to AECOM in intelligence, information technology and cyber security and diversifies AECOMs strong base of federal government relationships. An exciting and rewarding career, built on your experience is within you reach. AECOM has significant presence in the high-growth national security market. With 51,000 people in more than 100 countries, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. Our highly capable team provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that enhance and sustain the worlds built, natural and social environments. Position Title: Jamaican Patois Linguist Reports to: Shift Supervisor and PM Position Overview: Cleared Jamaican Patois Linguists needed to work On-Call Project for a Government contract based in Northern VA. Responsibilities:Position requires monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, performing translation/transcription quality control and validation services. Linguist shall be responsible for providing reliable and accurate translations, transcriptions, and/or summaries of Jamaican Patios language materials into English. Linguists will perform multifunctional duties: i.e. when not interpreting, you may be required to translate or transcribe source materials and/or perform quality control functions on materials completed by other linguists. Perform as required, administrative duties related to tasks. Requirements: Must be Clearable US Citizens only. Native level in Jamaican Patios/English. Must pass at an Alta Level 3 in speaking and reading comprehension. Knowledge: Must possess an excellent command of the English language with ability to provide clear and concise oral and written communication. Ability to comprehend the specified foreign language at native level in conversation and the skills necessary to read and understand its various registers. Knowledge of slang and colloquial expressions in the specified language and how to accurately translate them to English. Basic typing/word processing skills. Skills: Cross-functional, Cross-cultural. Abilities: Be flexible to project schedule change requests and the possibility of working on evenings, weekends or on a rotating basis. Security Clearance Requirements: Active security clearance or DSS Secret strongly preferred. Employment Background Requirements: You must be able to successfully pass an employment background check (not to be confused with a government security clearance investigation) and drug screening as a condition of employment Physical Demands Office environment - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Work Environment The work environment, typical to an office environment, characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Professional Requirements Dressing Code: Business casual What We Offer AECOM employees around the world enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive compensation package. AECOM is much more than just a place to work. It's a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects world wide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Follow AECOM on Twitter Watch AECOM on YouTube Subscribe to One, AECOM's global e-magazine Click this link to view and apply for this job! If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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