Summary Serves as a translator and interpreter for the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, (USIBWC), translating Spanish language documents into English, interpreting Spanish to English, and English to Spanish; and utilizing various technologies to perform translation and interpretation services, including machine translation systems, remote interpretation software and equipment, conference interpretation systems, and simultaneous interpretation equipment. Responsibilities The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, EDT, August 14, 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. Performs translation of Spanish language documents into English. Accompanies agency officials and personnel on field trips to provide interpretation services. Provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretive services from Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Researches, utilizes, provides training, and deploys a full range of translation and interpretation equipment. Operates electronic, radio, wireless computer, conference, and telephonic equipment or devices to perform interpretation services. Uses machine translation software and office software programs to format graphical elements of translated documents, including illustrations, graphs, and tables. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifications for the first review must be met by 11:59 pm, EDT, August 14, 2024. Basic Education Requirement: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites. Minimum Qualification Requirement: In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirement above, to qualify at the GG-12 grade level of this position, you must have: at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GG/GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, which provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Examples of Specialized experience include: independently planning and carrying out assignments; translating a wide range of material and making a detailed examination of the foreign language texts; applying fluency and precision of vocabulary during translation; analyzing English subject matter references in order to correctly translate concepts, specialized terms, scientific notations, and abbreviations; simultaneously and consecutively interpreting a variety of specialized and technical subjects; analyzing oral statements made by others to ensure statements are logical, and factually plausible; performing on-the-spot oral interpretation; researching literature of subject matter; resolving linguistic problems that arise; utilizing and deploying interpretation equipment and translation technologies such as machine translation systems; providing translation of illustrations, tables, and graphs; and composing written statements that are clear and accurately reflect the intent of the original material. Testing Provision: You may be tested for Spanish and English language fluency through a translation/simultaneous interpretation test. If you are unable to demonstrate your proficiency in Spanish and English fluency, you will not be qualified for this position. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Time in Grade (TIG): Current and former federal employees must have a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the federal GG/GS pay system or equivalent pay band in the Federal service to be eligible under Merit Promotion procedures. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study - the appropriate foreign language from an English-speaking college or university, English from a college or university in the other country or translating or interpreting where English and the foreign language were prerequisites. A copy of your transcript(s) or equivalent documentation is required at the time of application, please see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. If you are selected for this position, you will be required to submit an official copy of your transcript(s). College or university degree generally must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign Education: Education completed in a foreign college, or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For more information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy is preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.