Language Specialist (Open Until Filled / 1st Review 08 / 14 / 2024) - El Paso, Texas

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International Boundary and Water Commission: United States and Mexico

Job Summmary

Serves as a translator and interpreter for the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, (USIBWC), translating Spanish language documents into English, interpreting Spanish to English, and English to Spanish; and utilizing various technologies to perform translation and interpretation services, including machine translation systems, remote interpretation software and equipment, conference interpretation systems, and simultaneous interpretation equipment.

Who can apply

  1. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  2. Federal employees - Competitive service
  3. Individuals with disabilities
  4. Land & base management
  5. Military spouses
  6. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
  7. Special authorities
  8. The public
  9. Veterans

Job Duties

The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, EDT, August 14, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. Performs translation of Spanish language documents into English. Accompanies agency officials and personnel on field trips to provide interpretation services. Provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretive services from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Researches, utilizes, provides training, and deploys a full range of translation and interpretation equipment. Operates electronic, radio, wireless computer, conference, and telephonic equipment or devices to perform interpretation services. Uses machine translation software and office software programs to format graphical elements of translated documents, including illustrations, graphs, and tables.

Requirements

Qualification

Qualifications for the first review must be met by 11:59 pm, EDT, August 14, 2024. Basic Education Requirement: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites. Minimum Qualification Requirement: In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify at the GG-12 grade level of this position, you must have: at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience include: independently planning and carrying out assignments; translating a wide range of material and making a detailed examination of the foreign language texts; applying fluency and precision of vocabulary during translation; analyzing English subject matter references in order to correctly translate concepts, specialized terms, scientific notations, and abbreviations; simultaneously and consecutively interpreting a variety of specialized and technical subjects; analyzing oral statements made by others to ensure statements are logical, and factually plausible; performing on-the-spot oral interpretation; researching literature of subject matter; resolving linguistic problems that arise; utilizing and deploying interpretation equipment and translation technologies such as machine translation systems; providing translation of illustrations, tables, and graphs; and composing written statements that are clear and accurately reflect the intent of the original material. Testing Provision: You may be tested for Spanish and English language fluency through a translation/simultaneous interpretation test. If you are unable to demonstrate your proficiency in Spanish and English fluency, you will not be qualified for this position. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Time in Grade (TIG): Current and former federal employees must have a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the federal GG/GS pay system or equivalent pay band in the Federal service to be eligible under Merit Promotion procedures. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites. A copy of your transcript(s) or equivalent documentation is required at the time of application, please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. If you are selected for this position, you will be required to submit an official copy of your transcript(s). College or university degree generally must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign Education: Education completed in a foreign college, or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy is preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a qualifications review will be conducted. Resumes and supporting documents will be reviewed to verify eligibility and determine qualifications. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Your rating will be based on the responses to the assessment questionnaire and the information provided in your resume. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. This could cause you to lose consideration for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on your entire application and the extent to which you demonstrate the following competencies and/or knowledge, skills, and abilities: Simultaneous Interpretation (English to Spanish and Spanish to English) Translation (Spanish to English) Translation and Interpretation Equipment Technologies and Systems

Document Requires:-

All applicants are required to submit the following documents as part of the application package: Resume: Your resume MUST state complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Completed on-line occupational questionnaire. Transcript: You MUST submit a transcript from an accredited educational institution. If you do not submit your transcript, your application package will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. All Status Candidates as described under the Area of Consideration section are required to submit proof of eligibility (as applicable): Merit Promotion/Current or former federal civilian employees MUST submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the job title, series, grade, position occupied, and tenure to verify eligibility for merit promotion appointment. If you fail to submit a copy of your SF-50, your application will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Time in Grade Restriction: Current or former federal civilian employees MUST submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action(s), indicating the job title, series, grade, position occupied, and tenure that demonstrates a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the federal GG/GS pay system or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. If you fail to submit a copy of your SF-50, your application will be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Veteran applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): You must submit a copy of your DD-214 that states the nature of discharge (member 4 copy preferred). To be eligible, a veteran must be honorably separated, and have substantially completed 3 or more years of active service, or be a preference eligible. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) / Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP) (if applicable): In addition to your Resume and complete Occupational Questionnaire you MUST submit: 1) proof that you are a displaced federal employee, e.g., Reduction in Force (RIF) letter, Separation Notice, etc.; and 2) an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, indicating the title, series, grade, position occupied, tenure, and duty location; and 3) your most recent employee performance evaluation. All Applicants Claiming Veterans' Preference should include the following documents as part of the application package: All Veterans: DD-214 (Member 4 copy is preferred), which includes character of service, or for Active-Duty Service Members a certification which includes service dates, type of separation, and character of service. A "certification" is a 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 not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Disabled Veterans: VA Disability Letter (with percentage of disability) OR document of disability determination from a branch of the armed forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability rating and completed SF-15. Derived Preference: The spouse, widow/widower, or mother of a veteran may be eligible to claim veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it. To do so, you must submit an SF-15 www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and the documentation required by that form Veterans' Preference: For more information and/or to determine if you are eligible for Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx (for veterans) or www.fedshirevets.gov/job/familypref/index.aspx (for family members). Below is a website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214 online: www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ and the documentation required by that form.

How to appy this Job

To apply for this position, you must complete the Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM, EDT, on August 14, 2024, to receive first consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12486921

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Next Step after Apply

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will receive status notifications through Application Manager or via email within 4-6 weeks.

Job Overview

Accepting Applications

Opening - Closing Dates

Open August 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024

Salary

$86962 - $113435 PA

Pay Scale & Grade

GG 12-12

Appointment type

Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Job Locations

Total Opening : 1

El Paso, Texas

Travel Required

25% or less

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

No

Telework Eligible

Yes

Remote Job

No

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job Category

Language Specialist

Security Clearance

Not Required

Drug test

Not Required

Position Sensitivitiy

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

Announcement Number

DEST-12486921-24-LP

Job Control ID

803507400