FAR Group: FAR Group is a global defense solution provider based in Virginia, working with the U.S. government and its allies to deliver comprehensive solutions with a focus on effectiveness and security. Through all the strategic business units, FAR Group delivers defense solutions and provides professional services, construction & infrastructure, and security & military products & services.

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 Virtual/Remote and 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,Oralwith 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Rome, NY 13441 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rome, NY 13441: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person