Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Language Talent Network
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Open to ALL U.S. CITIZENS

Opening Date: March 19, 2018

Closing Date: When a sufficient candidate pool has been reached

Job Summary

This is NOT a vacancy announcement. By submitting your resume and questionnaire, you are joining our repository of interested applicants who can be considered to fill current and future Independent Contract Linguist opportunities. Contract Linguists are independent contractors who provide language services to the FBI’s Foreign Language Program.

Locations: Opportunities Available Nationwide

Working Hours: Normal business hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, but hours may vary

Salary: Pay is hourly based on FBI tested language qualifications and language(s)

Key Requirements 

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance
  • This opportunity requires a hearing examination 
  • Some travel may be required
  • Applicants must agree to be tested by the FBI Language Testing and Resources Unit. Contract Linguists at the FBI translate audio and written materials in summary and/or verbatim forms. They are also occasionally asked to interpret. In order to ensure Contract Linguists can meet the demands of the job, they must pass a language test battery, consisting of a series of language tests.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the FBI is to protect the American people and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

Major Duties

  • Translates and interprets a foreign language into English and vice versa. 
  • Verbatim translations and summaries are from written or recorded material. 
  • As required, interprets during polygraph examinations. Must be familiar with the equipment and techniques associated with the polygraph. In the event of a hostage or terrorist situation, may be called upon to take part in negotiations. 
  • Responsible for handling all requests for translations and interpretations from within the field office, other field offices, HQ, Legal Attaches, state, local and federal government agencies. 
  • Interprets during interviews/interrogations for investigative personnel. 
  • Performs necessary research to find correct terms and to understand the nature of the material translated. 

Qualifications and Evaluations 

Please make sure any language-based experience and education can be identified in your resume including experience in translating, interpreting, or other work requiring the use of English and a foreign language, training at the Defense Language Institute, Foreign Service Institute, or other comparable training. 

Please use this sample resume for assistance.

How to Apply

The following instructions outline our application process:

Step 1 - Establish an applicant account on the FBIJobs website by clicking “Apply Now” and then “Register Now” or log in using your existing applicant account

Step 2 - Paste your text resume in the space provided. The website supports Rich-Text formatting.

Step 3 - Complete your applicant profile if establishing your account for the first time.

Step 4 - Complete the Talent Network assessment questionnaire.

Step 5 - Complete all sections requested and submit your interest.

Required Documents

To submit your interest, applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

  1. Your resume, specifically noting relevant Language work experience 
  2. A complete assessment questionnaire, including stated language(s) and self-assessment
  3. Other supporting documents (if applicable):
  • Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 for federal employees
  • Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal for federal employees (not applicable to current FBI employees)
  • Memorandum for Record, if using to qualify

Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again.  Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them.  All applicants are being asked to upload another copy (if applicable) to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application. 

How to Attach Documents

To attach documentation for submission, please follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Follow the steps of the application process until you reach the "Attachments" step

Step 2: Click "Add Attachment"

Step 3: Select the appropriate Attachment Type (or "Other" if one is not available)

Step 4: Populate the “Attachment Purpose” field. Click "Continue"

Step 5: Choose the device on which the attachment is located

Step 6: Upload the desired attachment

Step 7: To add additional attachments at this point in the application process, click the "+" on the "Attachments" step

To attach documentation to your Global Profile, please follow the instructions below: 

Step 1: Log into your FBI Jobs account and click "My Submissions"

Step 2: Click "Add Attachment" field located under the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section 

Step 3: Follow steps 3-6 above

What to Expect Next

Once your complete submission is received we will compare your language abilities and skills to the FBI’s needs. If selected, you will be contacted by your local field office to schedule language testing. DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SELECTED MAY NOT BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE STATUS OF THEIR APPLICATIONS. Your application will remain active in the system for one year. If you are not contacted within one year to schedule language testing, you may reapply to be reconsidered for the opportunity.

Additional Information 

  • The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation.
  • Failure to provide requested information may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. Your application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted.
  • As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Nepotism

Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative’s appointment or promotion.

During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

COVID-19 Implementation of Executive Order (E.O.) 14043

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to a sincerely held religious belief or medical disability for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at REASONABLE_ACCOMMODA@fbi.gov, telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976.  Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests.  Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations.  Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

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