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Sign Language Interpreter at ManTech summary:

The Sign Language Interpreter provides skilled interpreting services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, facilitating communication between spoken English and American Sign Language. They participate in meetings and conversations to ensure effective and accurate transmission of information. The role also involves training other interpreters and requires strong credentials and security clearance to support military and intelligence community operations.

ManTech seeks a part-time Sign Language Interpreter to support the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, Science & Technology Division in Stafford, VA

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide interpreting services to individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing in an effective and appropriate manner and in the preferred mode established by the individual.
• Participate in meetings and conversations to transmit spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) and/or gestures for communication between deaf and hearing individuals to enhance the quality of interaction between deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
• Ensure relevant information is conveyed to relief interpreters prior to ending a session or when appropriate.
• Training other interpreters as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD) III or better is required
• Must be able to communicate fluently in Spoken English and American Sign Language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior DoD/USMC experience, experience in the Intelligence Community

Clearance Requirements:

• Current active TS/SCI clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations

Keywords:

sign language interpreter, American Sign Language, deaf communication, interpreting services, military support, TS/SCI clearance, intelligence community, training interpreters, spoken English, communication facilitation

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