Job Description

Spanish Translator - Transportation Safety

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Spanish Translator - Transportation Safety [Key Personnel | Program Manager - Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located: The United States to provide Transportation Sector related Other Solutions for National Survey of Attitudes and Beliefs on Driving, Drinking, and Drug Use on behalf of U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). These services are considered part of The ProSidian Transport & Logistics Sector Group with overall focus being Transport & Logistics (TLT) Sector Group: Solutions To Move Transport & Logistics Strategy Forward. for clients such as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

ProSidian, an innovative management and consulting firm, is seeking a skilled and culturally sensitive Spanish Language Translator to contribute to a transformative initiative focused on comprehending drivers' attitudes and behaviors related to alcohol and non-alcohol drug use. The Spanish Translator will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and effective translation of survey materials between English and Spanish, facilitating inclusive data collection.

The Spanish Translator is a linguistics professional who accurately translates written English into written Spanish, and written Spanish into written English. A translator translates the tone and meaning of a written English survey to a written Spanish survey and interprets any written Spanish comments in written English. A Translator must be proficient enough in both languages to accurately translate between English and Spanish written languages.

As part of a collaborative venture with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we are seeking a seasoned and adept team member to work on a comprehensive survey project aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing the risks associated with impaired driving. This unique opportunity allows you to play a pivotal role in a research initiative that aligns with our mission to create impactful change. By joining our team, you will spearhead a significant project that has the potential to contribute to safer roadways and improved public safety.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Accurately translate written survey materials from English to Spanish and vice versa, maintaining the tone and meaning of the content.
• Collaborate closely with the project team to ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural relevance in translated materials.
• Interpret written Spanish comments in written English, ensuring accurate representation of participant responses.
• Conduct thorough reviews of translated materials to identify and rectify any linguistic or contextual discrepancies.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality survey materials, enabling seamless data collection from Spanish-speaking participants.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Spanish Translator - Transportation Safety | Key Personnel | Program Manager - Exempt 874-1 Consultant Candidates:

• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, or a related field.
• Native or near-native proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Proven experience in translation and language interpretation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and cultural sensitivity.
• Strong written communication skills in both languages.
• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation, or related field.
• Previous experience in translation and language interpretation preferred.

EEO STATEMENT: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities spanning various disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build, and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients.

FULLTIME-REGULAR VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e., H-1B or TN Visas for this position

BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG TESTING INFORMATION: ProSidian reserves the right to require background checks, including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, ProSidian may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals
• Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients
• Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents
• Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors
• Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary
• Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Employees must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings
• Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels (e.g. internal and external)
• Must be able to understand and communicate in both the written and spoken words of both Spanish & English in the specialized field of Transportation Engineering and shall have the specialized knowledge and experience described below.
• Must have high level of analytical skills

Skills Required

• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Competencies Required

• U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Other Details

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

Core Competencies

• Teamwork ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

Other Requirements

• Business Tools understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Benefits and Highlights

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full

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