Language Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys • San Diego, CA • 8h ago

Summary The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups. Responsibilities This Language Specialist provides expert Spanish and English interpretation and translation for legal proceedings, ensuring precise, nuanced, and court-ready communications. Utilizes advanced research, legal knowledge, and translation technology to maintain accuracy, impartiality, and completeness. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Language Specialist support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of California, located in San Diego, California, focusing in the areas of advanced Spanish language proficiency, legal interpreting and translation, preparation of court-ready documents, and serving as a certified technical expert in Federal court interpretation. Typical work assignments will include: Delivering simultaneous and consecutive interpretation between Spanish and English for court proceedings, interviews, and variety of legal activities, ensuring precise and complete accuracy. Translating legal, technical, and complex documents while preserving meaning, tone, and cultural @context. Transcribing and translating audio/video recordings from law enforcement and court-related sources. Researching terminology and subject matter to ensure precise and consistent language use. Testifying as an expert witness on translation and transcription accuracy in Federal court. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (5) of the (6) duties listed below: Interpreting at legal conferences involving attorneys, defendants, and/or witnesses where agreements are negotiated Preparing Spanish-speaking witnesses for trial. Producing certified transcriptions/translations and translations of court documents, law enforcement reports, and related materials. Testifying in federal court to defend certified transcriptions or translations presented as evidence. Providing sight translations for attorneys. Delivering Spanish to English and English to Spanish interpretations required in criminal and civil proceedings. Selective Placement Factor (SPF): A selective placement factor is determined to be essential for successful performance in this position. Those candidates who do not meet the following selective placement factor will be rated "not qualified" for the position. Must be a Federally Certified Court Interpreter by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in the Spanish language. You must include a copy of your certification with your application package. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Justice requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a clearance as a condition of placement in this Sensitive Compartmental, Special Sensitive/High Risk position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility, click here. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. Additional information about CTAP eligibility, click here. Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salaries listed above are an approximation and are subject to duty station locality adjustment.

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