ASL interpreter Part-time (On-Call)

Introduction:

FAR Group headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cyber security, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure
management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior-quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

JOB TITLE: Sign Language Interpreter
• Location: 325 Brooks Rd, Rome, NY 13441

Job Overview:
FAR Group has a requirement for a qualified candidate to obtain onsite/offsite interpreting services for various meetings, training, etc. for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees in Rome, NY.

Responsibilities and Duties:
The Candidate shall provide interpretation services, to include interpreting consecutively from:

• Oral spoken English into signed English and American Sign Language (ASL)
• Pidgin sign English (PSE)
• Tactile (deaf and blind),
• Oral,
• Oral with sign or ASL (in reverse) back to oral English,

The Candidate shall perform interpretation services for DFAS Rome, NY throughout the facilities occupied by the Agency located at 325 Brooks Rd, Rome, NY 13441. Though the location specified above will be the primary place of performance, services may also be required for DFAS-sponsored events at offsite locations in Rome area, or in a federal virtual environment. Services will need to be performed in offices, training rooms, warehouses, auditoriums, and conference rooms. The conditions may be hot, cold, dirty, dusty, noisy, and involve hazards of working around material handling equipment and operations.

Onsite Requests: Candidate interpreters must arrive no later than twenty (20) minutes prior to scheduled assignment to clear security.

Qualifications:

Certification: All interpreters provided shall have a certification obtained from a recognized certifying organization. Certification for interpreter providers must be obtained from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI, CT, CI / CT or CSC) or the National Association of the Deaf (NAD I, NAD II, NAD III, NAD IV and NAD V.)

Special Qualifications:

Interpreters must demonstrate fluency in expressive and receptive skills in oral spoken English into signed English and American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin sign English (PSE), tactile (deaf and blind), oral, oral with sign or ASL (in reverse) back to oral English; ability to accurately interpret in a variety of settings; and ability to keep pace with communications in conferences, meetings, seminars, training classes, etc.

Why collaborate with FAR Group?

You can take pride in working with a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US
Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide
lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.