LINGUIST List 21.3336 Thu Aug 19 2010 Jobs: Various Langs, Gen Ling & Translation: Translator, IBM Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to use non-discriminatory standards in hiring policy. In particular we urge that employers do not discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Farley, Various Langs, General Linguistics & Translation: Translator, IBM, Virginia, USA Message 1: Various Langs, General Linguistics & Translation: Translator, IBM, Virginia, USA Date: 18-Aug-2010 From: Farley <kfarleyus.ibm.com> Subject: Various Langs, General Linguistics & Translation: Translator, IBM, Virginia, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: IBM Job Location: Virginia, USA Web Address: http://www.ibm.com Job Rank: Translator Specialty Areas: General Linguistics; Translation Required Language(s): Arabic, Standard (arb)                             Chinese, Mandarin (cmn)                             Korean (kor)                             Farsi, Western (pes)                             Farsi, Eastern (prs)                             Russian (rus)                             Urdu (urd)                             Japanese Family Description: IBM is currently seeking experienced and highly effective linguists to use their experience and skills to provide translation, transcription and interpretation services to the US Government in a wide variety of capacities and locations. These opportunities are for currently open positions. Languages of immediate interest are: Kurdish, Arabic, Pashtu, Mandarin Chinese, Dari, Persian Farsi, Korean, and Russian. Position requires summarizing & gisting, writing reports and analyses, training and instruction, content management and web/media analysis. Compensation is very competitive depending on language, clearance and location. Candidates with existing clearances are preferred but all qualified linguists will be evaluated. Minimum 3/3 in English and Target Language required. Candidates will be required to undergo testing and may be up to a TS/SCI, Full Scope Polygraph. Necessary skills include reading, writing and comprehending the target language and English with native or near-native ability. US Citizenship required. No exceptions. Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Please apply online at the application address listed below. Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2010 Web Address for Applications: http://jobs-nisc.icims.com/jobs/intro Contact Information: Farley Email: kfarleyus.ibm.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 19-Aug-2010       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.