Job Title: Uzbek Linguist CAT III

Valiant is seeking skilled Linguists to provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services in support of ongoing and new U.S operations and mission requirements. *This position is contingent upon contract award.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Linguists shall have the ability to listen, read, write and speak in clear and concise grammar and pronunciation, and provide translation and interpretation services in the required target foreign language(s) and English at a minimum of 3 on the ILR scale in all test areas.

* Conduct accurate and consecutive translation, transcription, and interpretation from Uzbek into English
* Translate various syntax and expressions to include colloquial and slang phrases from Englisht to Uzbek and vice versa
* Accurately scan, research, and analyze foreign language documents
* 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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REQUIRED QUALIFICAITONS:

* Must be a US citizen
* TS/SCI
* Linguist shall have typing and PowerPoint skills.
* Ability to provide idiomatic translations of nontechnical material using correct syntax and expression from the foreign language to English, and vice-versa.
* Ability to conduct consecutive, accurate interpretation of on-going conversations and/or activities.
* Familiarity and ability to conduct oneself per the local culture and customs.
* Ability to deal inconspicuously with local populace.
* Willing and able to live and work in harsh environment, to include living and working in temporary facilities as mission dictates.
* Ability to serve in a combat zone and previous SOF experience is desirable.
* Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress as required by SOF.
* Ability to operate a Government furnished light or medium mobility vehicle in support of operations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

* High School graduate, GED, or equivalent is a minimum with some college level work preferred. In lieu of education, experience may be substituted
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Special Skills Highly Desired: parachuting, rappelling, fast roping, and other insertion/extraction techniques.
* Ability to lift at least 30 lbs. overhead and complete a 3-mile trail-hike with 30 lbs. rucksack in less than 90 minutes Highly Desired

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