Language Support Specialist

JOB
The Utah National Guard is looking to fill two full-time positions for a Spanish Language Support Specialist located at the Utah Translation & Analysis Center (UTAC) at Camp Williams and Orem, UT. There is one full-time position at both Camp William and Orem centers. Flexible working hours Monday through Friday between 5:30 am to 6:00 pm.Job Description As a Spanish Language Support Specialist, you will be required to listen to various Spanish language sources to provide precise word processing transcriptions in the Spanish language itself. The transcriptions are translated into English while complying with all legal requirements and reflecting cultural and situational context, sounds, noises, and other influences. You will utilize computer equipment and associated software to receive work assignments and to process the work product. The work product must meet stringent requirements for legal, law enforcement, and security-sensitive applications. Employment is subject to background checks determining an individual’s qualification to work with sensitive security information.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for this position: is proficient in the Spanish language.is proficient in the English language.possesses a DoD SECRET security clearance.PreferencePreference may be given to those who possess the following: T2S2 Transcription/Translation Certification.College degree in Spanish Translation.Spanish language/translation certification from an accredited entity.Proficiency in other languages in addition to Spanish.DoD SECRET security clearance. Why You Should Join Our TeamTAKE A PATH WITH PURPOSE. BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER THAN YOURSELF. The National Guard is more than just a job. For more information about the Utah National Guard please click here.Health Insurance – Public Employee Health Program (PEHP): 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS): Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only. Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years. Paid Time Off: Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. We have 12 paid holidays.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Designs proposed output formats and monitors output for information accuracy.Translates spoken and/or written materials from one language to another.Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.Records and/or transcribes minutes of meetings, hearings, dictation, dialogue, etc., and produces document in draft or final format.Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Full-time position working 40 hours per week. This position is not a career service position but may be converted later.Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.