Arabic Iraqi CAT II Linguist

• Must be proficient in Arabic/Iraqi and English speaking and writing. Arabic/Iraqi Level 3/3/3 and English Level 2+/2+/2+ of the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)-Native proficiency preferred
• Demonstrate proficiency in speaking and understanding both spoken English and Arabic/Iraqi.
• Extensive knowledge of the culture with previous work in the region. Native familiarity preferred.
• Experience interpreting, translating, and transcribing from Arabic/Iraqi into English.
• Able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressly, to and from Arabic/Iraqi and English, using any necessary dialect, specialized vocabulary, terminology, and phraseology.
• Familiarity with the local culture and customs with the ability to operate within the local populace.
• Have three (3) years post qualification experience and demonstrate knowledge of NATO operations or comparable operations. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have an active Secret level government security clearance.

Additional requirements:

• Required Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) –The selected candidate must be in possession of the necessary level of Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) as specified in the job descriptions or eligible to qualify for same.
• Fit for Duty – The selected candidate must undergo an extensive medical examination to be certified medically fit for duty in the work assignment location. Similarly, the selected candidate must undergo a dental examination to be certified that there are no foreseen eminent dental issues. And the selected candidate must be vaccinated according to the required immunizations for the Area of Operation of the work assignment or able and willing to receive the required immunizations prior to deployment to the work assignment location.
• Must have sufficient unaided hearing to perform duties safely, hear and wake up to emergency alarms unaided, and hear instructions in the absence of visual cues such as lip reading. If an applicant does not meet this requirement, Speech Recognition in Noise Test (SPRINT) or equivalent testing will be required.
• Must be able to work under stressful circumstances and meet short suspense dates.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be free of medical restriction/ limitations that prevent the performance of required duties and/ or prevent the wearing and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Must be physically capable of performing the work in conditions of extreme temperatures, low humidity, rain and blowing sand and dust.
• May be required to work on uncommon hours of duty, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Employees shall utilize all proper lifting procedures and practices associated with all lifting and material handling tasks that are assigned and associated with this job description.
• Must be able to stand, stoop, crawl and climb as necessary to perform job functions using proper techniques and PPE for extended periods unassisted.