Language Support Specialist

Position Overview

Part‑time Spanish Language Support Specialist – $18.27–$28.94 per hour – In‑office / On‑site. Flexible working hours Monday–Friday 5:30 am–6:00 pm. Employment may be converted to a career‑service position at a later date.

The Utah National Guard seeks multiple Spanish Language Support Specialists at the Utah Translation & Analysis Center (UTAC) located at Camp Williams and Orem, UT.

As a Spanish Language Support Specialist, you will listen to Spanish language sources and provide precise word‑processing transcriptions in Spanish. Transcriptions will be translated into English while meeting legal, law‑enforcement, and security‑sensitive requirements. You will use computer equipment and associated software to receive assignments and process work products. Your work must meet stringent standards for legal, law‑enforcement, and security‑sensitive applications, and employment is contingent upon background checks and clearance.

• Proficient in Spanish language.
• Proficient in English language.
• Possesses a DoD SECRET security clearance.

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

• Design proposed output formats and monitor output for information accuracy.
• Translate spoken and/or written materials from one language to another.
• Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials.
• Record and/or transcribe minutes of meetings, hearings, dictation, dialogue, and produce documents in draft or final format.
• Review and inspect work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Enter data into a computer system and retrieve, correct, or delete previously entered data.

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

• Part‑time position working less than 30 hours per week. This position is not a career‑service position but may be converted later.
• Typical office setting with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation. Safe use of office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observation of fire regulations are required.
• Employee may sit comfortably to perform work; some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, and driving may be required. No special physical demands are required.

• 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.

17800 Camp Williams Rd, Bluffdale, Utah 84065, United States

Background check – must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug test required – Yes.

Time Limited (TL)

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.