Translator jobs in District of Columbia

Translator translates written and spoken information from one language to another. Reads, comprehends, and rewrites materials in designated languages following established linguistic rules related to word meanings, sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. Being a Translator must be well versed in vocabulary dealing with specialty. Must follow ethical procedures and policies that protect the confidentiality of information. Additionally, Translator may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Translator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Translator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Bodyguard/Translator
  • Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)
  • WASHINGTON, DC FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    SUMMARY

    Paragon Professional Services, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking OCONUS Bodyguard/Translators to work on a government contract.  The ideal candidate will be assigned to the Moscow Embassy to provide close protection operations and act as a translator.

    Responsibilities

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

     

    • Conduct advances of the chief of mission (COM) movements.
    • Provide protection to COM and drive armored and unarmored vehicles as required by the close protection plan.
    • Maintain all logbooks and administrative files as required by policy and the RSO.
    • Man static guard posts as required by RSO.

    Qualifications

    QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

    • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
    • Experience providing close protection services.
    • Three (3) years applicable experience with a minimum of one (1) year of the work experience in close protection assignments
    • Demonstrated command of the local language – Russian. Minimum of S3/R3 proficiency
    • Hold a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record in the past 3 years
    • Top Secret Clearance (Active)
    • Diplomatic Passport

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

    • Ability to use a computer including all common office management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office);
    • Experience with communications and radio use and procedures
    • Prepare written reports and logs to include security survey reports.

    Preferred

    • N/A

    NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

    DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

    • This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

     Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • No supervisory responsibilities.

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

    As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

    Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

     

    Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.

  • 20 Days Ago

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Translator Consultant
  • Inter-American Development Bank
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Translator Consultant Location : United States of America The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in L...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Spanish Translator - Transportation Safety
  • ProSidian Consulting, LLC
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian se...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Translator (Spanish), DOJ LSS
  • Careers — The Unconventional
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Translator (Spanish), DOJ LSS
  • Yorktown Systems Group
  • Washington, DC FULL_TIME
  • EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion,...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Be a Home-Based Freelance Translator
  • Fud
  • Washington, DC OTHER
  • We are a growing start-up company looking for a Home-Based Freelance Translator to join our community. As a Home-Based Freelance Translator, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks to help our ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Senior Foreign Language Interpreter
  • County of Dare, NC
  • Manteo, NC
  • Salary: $39,368.00 Annually Location : Manteo, NC Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2024-00593 Department: Health Opening ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Spanish Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • St. Luke's Health System
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Overview: St. Lukes Health System in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a Medical Interpreter/Translator to join our Language Ser...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Translator
  • Chiffon Games
  • Seattle, WA
  • Job Description Job Description Chiffon Games is currently looking for Japanese to English translators for Japanese visu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Yupik Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and sta...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Yupik Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and sta...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Translator
  • Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN - New York
  • New York, NY
  • Company Description The Permanent Mission of the UAE to the UN - New York works with the Member States of the United Nat...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Spanish Translator - Interpreter
  • Madera Unified School District
  • Madera, CA
  • Salary: $21.72 - $28.55 Hourly Location : Price's Building, CA Job Type: Permanent Job Number: POS1413 Department: Speci...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Freelance Legal Translators and Interpreters
  • JTG, inc.
  • Denver, CO
  • Freelance Legal Translators and Interpreters JTG is currently seeking translators and interpreters between English and o...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...
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Income Estimation for Translator jobs
$63,193 to $85,091

Translator in Middlesex, NJ
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November 03, 2019
Translator in Riverside, CA
Many translators have worked in-house at translation companies and then moved on to a freelance career.
November 08, 2019
Translator in Duluth, MN
Most interpreters and translators hold a bachelor’s degree and are fluent in the English language and another language.
November 28, 2019