Job Title: Vetting Linguist (Kurdish)

Position Summary:
Under the direction of a DS Special Agent, the Linguist provides language-related and liaison services.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Act as Linguist and interpreter for RSO at meetings with senior police/security personnel and translate correspondence and documents for liaison meetings. Liaise with local police, national security officials, non-governmental security officials and private sector/residential security representatives to keep the RSO informed of any activities or events. Use contacts to facilitate meetings between RSO and local officials. Act as the principal point of contact with local law enforcement organizations for VIP visits (to include POTUS, Cabinet secretaries, former POTUS, Congressional delegations and governors). Serves as the main contact for various USG security services charged with protective duties (facilitates meetings between American agents and senior host country security/police/military). Conduct investigative cross cultural interviews on behalf of the RSO for the purposes of employment suitability, criminal and administrative investigations. Make recommendations regarding investigative disposition to RSO. Nonessential Functions:
Perform other duties as assigned Participates in special department projects as needed. Minimum Education/ Experience
A bachelor's degree in education is preferred but not required. Knowledge:
Computer literacy, MS Office, Time Management and Payroll Systems Express excellent customer support manners and attitude Analytical/Interpersonal Skills:
Problem solving'the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully Interpersonal Skills'the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Oral communication'the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Written Communication'the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and is able to read and interpret written information. Planning/organizing'the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Quality control'the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure quality. Adaptability'the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Dependability'the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance. Safety and security'the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly Good planning and organizational skills. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Professional appearance and manner. Ability to negotiate effectively.
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