Seeking Arab Speakers Among Army's Civilian Workforce for Reimbursable Detail to Army Positions in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Other CONOPS.

Individuals with proficiency in Arabic, Turkish and Kurdish (Sorani, Kurmanci and Bedini) are needed to perform interpretation and translation duties. The need is immediate and will continue for an undetermined duration. Interested and qualified Army employees may serve with the permission of their command on reimbursable details. TDY and any training costs will also be paid from GWOT funds managed by DCS, G-2.

Positions are available worldwide, depending on the clearance level and fluency of the individual. For example, for linguists with TS/SCI clearances there are requirements in CONUS and Germany in addition to those in the Middle East. The majority of requirements for those with Secret clearances and all the requirements for those with no clearances are in the Middle East. Interested applicants will be matched to the position commensurate with their qualifications.

Primary interest is in individuals with at least level 2 proficiency (minimum working proficiency) in listening and reading or listening and speaking. This can be verified via the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) which can only be administered to civilians who are in positions requiring language proficiency. Testing can be coordinated through the HQDA G-2's office.

Additional languages may be required in the future. Individuals with skills in Korean, Filipino, Tagalog, Tausug, Cebuano, Ilocan and Ilonggo are also encouraged to apply so that your information and expression of interest is on file.

Contact: Headquarters, Dept. of the Army, G-2, Integration Team
703-695-1352 or DSN 225-1352
E-mail:   dcips@hqda.army.mil
(Put in subject line of your e-mail "Arab-English Speaker Volunteer")