Translator jobs in District of Columbia

Overview

SUMMARY

Paragon Professional Services, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking OCONUS Bodyguard/Translators to work on a government contract.  The ideal candidate will be assigned to the Moscow Embassy to provide close protection operations and act as a translator.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct advances of the chief of mission (COM) movements.
• Provide protection to COM and drive armored and unarmored vehicles as required by the close protection plan.
• Maintain all logbooks and administrative files as required by policy and the RSO.
• Man static guard posts as required by RSO.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience providing close protection services.
• Three (3) years applicable experience with a minimum of one (1) year of the work experience in close protection assignments
• Demonstrated command of the local language – Russian. Minimum of S3/R3 proficiency
• Hold a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record in the past 3 years
• Top Secret Clearance (Active)
• Diplomatic Passport

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to use a computer including all common office management tools (e.g., Microsoft Office);
• Experience with communications and radio use and procedures
• Prepare written reports and logs to include security survey reports.

Preferred

• N/A

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

 Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.