Interpreter/ Translator

U.S. Mission                                     Tunis – Tunisia

Announcement Number:           Tunis-2018-029

Position Title:                                  Interpreter/ Translator

Opening Period:                             Friday September21, 2018 – Friday October 5, 2018

Series/Grade:                                  LEGr 8                  

Salary:                                                 (TD) 38,984

For More Info:                                 Human Resources Office: (71-107-478 or 107-311)

Mailing Address: HR Office, American Embassy Tunis

Les Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis, Tunisie

E-mail Address: 

Who May Apply:                            For USEFM – FP-AA (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:     Local Security Certification or Public Trust.

Duration Appointment:   Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period.

Marketing Statement:  We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. (https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/eight-qualities-of-overseas-employees).

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Tunis, Tunisia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Interpreter/ Translatorwith Executive Office.

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:No

Duties:Incumbent serves as official interpreter in three languages (English, French and Arabic) for the Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission and other Embassy Sections and agencies as assigned, on a wide variety of often sensitive diplomatic and political communications.  Incumbent also serves as interpreter for visiting delegations, including senior level USG officials, Members of Congress, and senior officials at other agencies.   The incumbent does official interpretation at embassy events, including international conferences held in Tunisia, press conferences held by the Ambassador and other senior officials and other public events held in conjunction with Tunisian government officials, senior civil society activities, Parliamentarians and political party leaders. The incumbent backs tops the embassy translator.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION:     University degree in linguistics or professional translation/interpretation is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:     Minimum of five years’ experience as a translator or interpreter in a government, business or academic setting.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Must have knowledge of protocol and government operations and Tunisian government and political history.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGELevel V (Advanced proficiency) in French, English and Arabic, speaking/reading.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Must be flexible and adaptable.  Excellent interpersonal skills required.

Qualifications:  All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. 

Benefits:  Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), working at the U.S. Mission in Tunis, Tunisia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office. 

Other information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1)          AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2)          AEFM / USEFM

(3)          FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:  https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va.

How to Apply:  All candidates must be able to obtain and hold theLocal Security Certification or a Public Trust clearance.  Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on HR/OE Intranet Site.

To apply for this position, applicants should electronically submit the documents listed below

For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:  Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• DS-174
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree with transcript
• Driving License
• Letter(s) of recommendation

What to Expect Next:  Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via phone call or email. 

For further information:  the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tunis, Tunisia.

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