Supervisory Interpreter (Bilingual-Spanish)

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The role of this position is to serve as a Supervisory Spanish interpreter primarily to provide management, direction, oversight, and strategic planning for the Language Interpreters Program (LIP). If you are a talented, knowledgeable, and motivated individual with interpretation experience in a medical setting and want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the NIH, Clinical Center, Language Interpreters Program. .In order to qualify for a Supervisory Interpreter (Bilingual-Spanish)-GS-1040, at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirement: Have at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private sector or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1.) mentoring and training language interpreters working with Limited Proficiency English (LEP) patients; 2.) applying advanced medical vocabulary and specialized terminology (e.g. anatomy, surgical procedures, diseases and medications) in interpreting and translation services; 3.) reviewing and evaluating the accuracy of translated medical documentation and correspondence related to the excerpts of pathology reports or clinical findings; 4.) providing linguistic and cultural guidance to interdisciplinary medical teams, including physicians, nursing staff and other members to support effective communication and reduce cultural barriers; 5.) developing and implementing best practices in working with LEP patients, including resolving complex linguistic problems such as adapting terminology for emerging medical and scientific procedures. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12979988

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