Tajiki Over the Phone Interpreter
About Us
Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We provide secure, high-quality language access in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Tajiki (Tajik Persian) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Tajiki, a variety of Persian spoken in Tajikistan and Central Asia, is a rare but critical language often needed in asylum and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Tajiki ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
- Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration, asylum, and legal contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Tajiki (Tajik Persian) and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, or government strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Strong communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work using secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for career advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit: Resume / CV highlighting Tajiki interpreting experience. Certifications (community, NGO, court, ATA, or medical interpreting credentials preferred). Availability for full-time or contractor roles. Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Tajiki (Tajik Persian) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract.