Uebersetzer
Kaiserslautern, Germany
Ausschreibungsbereich
This is a re-announcement of vacancy announcement 25FEB0HU21TA0X667463. Applications for vacancy announcement 25FEB0HU21TA0X667463 are NOT valid for this announcement, submission of a new application is required.
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Who may apply?
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
and
EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.
Hauptaufgaben
Serves as translator within the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate. Performs translating and interpreting duties.
Translates from German into English and vice versa, a variety of legal documents requiring a thorough understanding of technical legal terms in both languages and the applicability of such terms to the subject or case involved. Translates official German legal documents concerning court decisions and judgments decrees and laws issued by German Governmental agencies into English, and American legal documents of the same nature into German. Translates other legal instruments including leases, agreements, private contracts and the like.
Interprets court proceedings, as required in meetings, conferences, and in court. Takes notes of proceedings as directed by supervisor.
Performs general office operational functions such as establishment and maintenance of files, control of action correspondence, submission of statistical and other reports as required, operation of reception desk, scheduling of appointment and conferences, etc. Occasionally types own translations or other documents.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
C-06:
Basic Requirement:
A completed apprenticeship in a commercial, business or administrative occupation (kaufmaennischen Bereich); or university or equivalent degree in a closely related field of study.
In addition all applicants must be in possession of a Translation/Interpreter Certificate issued by a recognized institution (Berufsfachschule, Fachakademie, Hochschule, Fachhochschule) in the language required in the position and the experience as shown and defined above. E&T Levels I & II: Not creditable for positions in this occupational series.
E&T Levels III: basic requirements above;PLUS 1 year of job related experience as defined below.
E&T Level IV & V: See basic requirements above; no additional experience required.
Internal placements: As an exception current employees in the same or similar occupational series who have served one year in their current position, are qualified for the next higher grade level.
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, with emphasis on terms and abbreviations peculiar to the U.S. Army, Europe, and NATO.
• Office automation skills are required.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:
• English Language Proficiency level C2 AND German Language Proficiency level C2 required.
Description of the Language Levels:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Auswahlkriterien auswählen
General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Beschäftigungsbedingungen
This is a permanent fulltime position (38.5 hrs./week).
• Employee may perform the work at a location away from the regular worksite (e.g. at home) on a non-routine, ad-hoc basis. This includes work performed to complete a short-term special assignment or to accommodate special circumstances.
WE OFFER:
- a global employer who stands for equal opportunities
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:
- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)
Beyond the tariff agreement,
- usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.