Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany.
This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany.
EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.
Job Responsibilities:
Serves as a senior bilingual simultaneous interpreter in meetings (e.g. program meetings, planning meetings, design review meetings), conferences, discussions, and public affairs activities with high-level U.S. and German civilian officials. Performs simultaneous and consecutive interpretation of the most difficult technical, scientific, military, and political materials from and to German and English and vice versa. Interpreting assignments are very difficult and demanding, requiring constant alertness and concentration for an extended period.
Accompanies the Executives of the Corps of Engineers on visits to German government offices at the Federal and State level, being responsible for interpreting public statements en-route, during meetings, and other ceremonies. Performs the same functions for German dignitaries visiting Corps of Engineers headquarters and installations in Germany. Simultaneous interpretations are provided for in-person meetings and virtual meetings.
Translates from German (GE) into English and vice versa, difficult professional and technical material emanating from the engineering and contracting activities of the Europe District. Also translates legal documents concerning all aspects of construction contracts, involving legal and engineering terminology.
Translates public statements of the Commanding Officer to be presented to the general public as well as the highest officials in GE. Reviews and translates intergovernmental documents for NAU Commander and executive staff. Translates material that includes supporting documents, i.e., contracts, special studies in various fields of engineering, contractor proposals, expert opinions, structural analysis, technical reports, memoranda, revised specifications and project addenda, industrial standards, manuals, technical regulations, building and environments codes of German Federal and State government authorities.
Translating work requires an ability to understand engineering principles and a comprehensive command of engineering disciplines in each of the languages and the ability to communicate nuances to differentiate wording order to establish the correct meaning. Operates an electronic keyboard with screen and maintains/updates vocabulary on an established translating aid program. Knowledge of typing is required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
A completed apprenticeship in a commercial, business or administrative occupation; or university or equivalent degree in a closely related field of study. In addition, all applicants must possess a Translation/Interpreter Certificate issued by a recognized institution in the language required for the position and the experience as shown and defined above.
Job related experience: Experience that provided knowledge to independently translate and interpret materials in a variety of different technical areas of specialization. The knowledge must enable applicants to fluently read, write and speak the native and required foreign language(s) and have a comprehensive knowledge of terms and abbreviations.
* Office Automation skills are required.
Language Proficiency Level:
English Language Proficiency Level C2 AND German Language Proficiency Level C2 required.
General Information for LN Job Announcements:
This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 25FEB0JDCOEE0X645756. Applications for vacancy announcement 25FEB0JDCOEE0X645756 are not valid for this announcement; submission of a new application is required.
* Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) required, 25%.
We offer:
* a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
* employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
* high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements
* 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees
* various additional social benefits
Beyond the tariff agreement:
* usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays
* employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules
* health promotion and fitness programs
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