Language Support Specialist

Language Support Specialist

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Salary – $18.27 - $28.94 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Chelsea Rodemack | [email protected] | 555-555-5555
Application Deadline – 12/31/2026

Key Responsibilities

The Utah National Guard is looking to fill multiple positions for a Spanish Language Support Specialist located at the Utah Translation & Analysis Center (UTAC) at Camp Williams and Orem, UT. These are part-time positions with no benefits and may be converted to career service positions at a later date.  Flexible working hours Monday through Friday between 5:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Due to U.S. Government security clearance requirements, applicants must be a U.S. citizen

Job Description 

As a Spanish Language Support Specialist, you will be required to listen to various Spanish language sources to provide precise word processing transcriptions in the Spanish language itself. The transcriptions are translated into English while complying with all legal requirements and reflecting cultural and situational context, sounds, noises, and other influences.  You will utilize computer equipment and associated software to receive work assignments and to process the work product. The work product must meet stringent requirements for legal, law enforcement, and security-sensitive applications. Employment is subject to background checks determining an individual's qualification to work with sensitive security information.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position:

• is proficient in the Spanish language.
• is proficient in the English language.
• possesses a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Preference
Preference may be given to those who possess the following:

• T2S2 Transcription/Translation Certification.
• College degree in Spanish Translation.
• Spanish language/translation certification from an accredited entity.
• Proficiency in other languages in addition to Spanish.
• DoD SECRET security clearance. 

Responsibilities:

•  Designs proposed output formats and monitors output for information accuracy.
• Translates spoken and/or written materials from one language to another.
• Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
• Records and/or transcribes minutes of meetings, hearings, dictation, dialogue, etc., and produces document in draft or final format.
• Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Supplemental Information:

• Part time position working less then 30 hours per week. This position is not a career service position but may be converted at a later date.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

About the Role

Location –
17800 Camp Williams Rd
Bluffdale, Utah, 84065
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – Yes
Schedule Code – TL - Time limited

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.