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JTG, inc.

Expert Level Translators

Reston, VA · On-site

$45.80K - $59.80K/yr

... Chinese-Fukien/ Taiwanese, Chinese-Mandarin (all dialects not listed as separate languages ... translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult ...

Astrana Health

Front Desk Receptionist

San Gabriel, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Provide Chinese translation support for patients and staff. * Maintain a clean, organized front desk and waiting area. * Handle and protect PHI in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.

JTG

ENTRY LEVEL TRANSLATORS-MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

Reston, VA · Remote

$45.80K - $59.80K/yr

... Chinese-Fukien/ Taiwanese, Chinese-Mandarin (all dialects not listed as separate languages ... translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult ...

TransPerfect

Translation Coordinator

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$65.04K/yr

The successful candidate must also have proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) and one (1) year of Project Management or coordination experience within the translation and localization ...

TransPerfect

Translation Coordinator

Santa Clara, CA

$65.04K/yr

The successful candidate must also have proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) and one (1) year of Project Management or coordination experience within the translation and localization ...

Leidos

Chinese Linguist

Vienna, VA · On-site

Are you an experienced and highly qualified Senior Chinese Translator/Linguist looking for your next challenge? Leidos has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented linguist who can ...

Leidos

Chinese Linguist

Vienna, VA

Are you an experienced and highly qualified Senior Chinese Translator/Linguist looking for your next challenge? Leidos has an exciting opportunity for you! We are seeking a talented linguist who can ...

Leidos

Chinese Triage Examiner

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign ... Candidate must have operational experience within the Chinese language . Basic Qualifications

SOSi

Chinese Linguists

Reston, VA · Remote

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking Chinese Linguists to support a US Government Client to provide media monitoring, translation, and current event awareness. Linguists will serve as subject ...

SOSi

Chinese Linguists

Reston, VA · On-site +1

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking Chinese Linguists to support a US Government Client to provide media monitoring, translation, and current event awareness. Linguists will serve as subject ...

Leidos

Chinese Triage Examiner

Bethesda, MD

Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign ... Candidate must have operational experience within the Chinese language . Basic Qualifications

Astrana Health

Front Desk Receptionist

San Gabriel, CA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Provide Chinese translation support for patients and staff. * Maintain a clean, organized front desk and waiting area. * Handle and protect PHI in strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Leidos

Spanish/Chinese Triage Examiners

Bethesda, MD · On-site

Required Language: Spanish/Chinese The primary responsibilities of the Triage Examiners are ... Prepare files and metadata for transfer to translation systems, including review of foreign ...

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Chinese Mandarin Interpreter/Translator (CAT III)

The Unconventional

Camp H M Smith, HI • On-site

$21.50 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
Job Title
Chinese Mandarin Interpreter/Translator (CAT III)
Location
Camp Smith, HI - Camp Smith, HI 96861 US
Honolulu, Hawaii - Honolulu, HI 96861 US
Taipei, Taiwan - Taipei, 100007 TW (Primary)
Job Description
The Unconventional is seeking exceptionally qualified Chinese Mandarin Interpreter / Translator (CAT III) to provide support with foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide document translation.
  • Shall provide oral interpretation and perform basic to strategic military tactical and administrative clerical work such as drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and research as required. Specialized Translator/interpreters will be expected to translate discussions between U.S. and provided/identified military during training.
  • Shall analyze source conversations necessary to accurately document conversations and activities.
  • May be expected to follow units through training lanes and must be able to conduct field operations if required.
  • Shall provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services as required by the supported elements.
  • May be required to travel and be at specified sites depending on mission requirements.
  • Function as an integral member of a team.
  • Perform such other duties as are customarily performed by other persons in similar such positions, as well as such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the employer.

Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
  • Must have experience and skill in Chinese Mandarin and English translating/interpreting, transcribing and documenting conversation.
  • Professional working proficiency in Chinese Mandarin and English.
  • Must have an industry recognized certification that proves you possess the language proficiency in order to satisfactorily support the resulting contract.
  • Must have experience providing consecutive interpretation services between English and Mandarin Chinese native speakers.
  • Must possess skills to quickly and effectively translate between Mandarin Chinese /English & English/ Mandarin Chinese in a large group setting while discussing one or more topics.
  • Shall have the familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
  • Shall have the ability to function as an integral member of a team of professionals.
  • Able to work for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day up to twelve (12) hours a day, five (5) days per week and may work on official holidays.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Prior military experience.

Clearance: An active Top Secret security clearance
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Travel: OCONUS and CONUS travel may be required.
Security Clearance
Travel
Some travel may be required
Job Type
Full-Time
Exemption Type
Exempt
Category
Contractors
EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.

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