Summary

Role players provide the rotational training unit (RTU) with a realistic contemporary operational environment (COE). The presence of general noncombatants, special characters, cultural noncombatants, Host Nation officials/US Government officials and Non-Government Officials (NGO's) throughout the rotational exercise area of operations is intended to add realism and complexity to the operational challenges faced by the rotational training unit. There are up to 12 mock villages in the training areas of Fort Johnson that serve as the place setting for role play activity. The focus is on a regional or district government with villages that are self-governing at the local level.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Role players shall possess the requisite knowledge and/or background and linguistic ability to portray the populous of the rotational scenario for the target region and other roles. Role players are normally used as civilian role players and work alongside civilian role play personnel within replicated villages. Role players will receive verbal/written role-play instructions, which include comprehensive written guidance for the character that they are meant to portray. Role players will also be provided with role-play instructions outlining required actions necessary to support the rotational unit's training objectives. Role-play instructions also provide detailed information to include dates, times, locations, uniforms, special and minimum equipment, themes to be used, and information to be divulged. Role Players shall execute these instructions without deviation unless directed by the Prime Contractor or a JRTC Trainer/Mentor. Selected role players will remain in their specific training town, village, or base camp overnight on a rotating basis. Role players may be required to be transported in civilian/military wheeled, track or air transportation. Role players will be issued role-play uniforms, civilian attire, and equipment, as per character profile. Role players will be required to wear uniforms and equipment to role-play standards.

Interpreters routinely serve as interpreters for U.S. Army units at the platoon, company, and battalion level, and for members of a battalion-level staff. Major duties include interpreting basic military terminology, instructions, and conversational level content. Interpreters may also be given civilian role-play character assignments for the rotational exercise. Interpreters will be provided character sheets for roles as local officials, important personalities, and other roles as required by rotational scenario requirements. While at Fort Johnson, Interpreters working in direct support of the RTU will be available to support rotational requirements 24 hours each day. Interpreters may live in an assigned base camp of the U.S. Army unit they are supporting. Interpreters must be in appropriate physical condition to conduct foot patrols of up to 5 kilometers - day or night, all weather - while wearing assigned military equipment. Interpreters may be required to conduct their rotational assignments in adverse weather conditions. Interpreters may be required to be transported in military wheeled, track or air transportation. Interpreters may be issued role-play uniforms and military equipment (helmet, level 2 or 3 body armor, load bearing equipment, etc.) as per character profile. Interpreters shall wear all uniforms and equipment to standards.

Senior Interpreters routinely serve as interpreters for a U.S. Army Brigade Commander (Brigadier General or Colonel), Battalion Commander (Lieutenant Colonel), and selected members of the brigade staff. Major duties include interpreting political-military terminology and concepts for senior military and civilian leaders. In addition, Senior Interpreters work closely with the JRTC Operations Group in supporting personal "Engagement Training" to key members of the RTU. Senior Interpreters also routinely serve in key civilian role playing roles in accordance with the rotational exercise scenario that include, but are not limited to, political, military and religious leaders. It is desirable for Senior Interpreters to have practical interpreting experience - preferably in the government sector. While at Fort Johnson, Senior Interpreters that are assigned in direct support of the RTU will be available to support rotational requirements for periods up to 24 hours each day. Senior Interpreters may be required to execute their rotational assignments in adverse weather conditions under field conditions. Senior Interpreters may be required to be transported in military wheeled, track or air transportation. Senior Interpreters may be issued role-play uniforms and individual military equipment (helmet, level 2 or 3 body armor, load bearing equipment, etc.). Senior Interpreters shall wear uniforms and equipment to standards.

Subject Matter Experts provide instruction or to assist in instruction on basic target language phrases, as well as ethnic-oriented customs and culture to Prime Contractor employees or U.S. Army personnel. It is highly desirable to have sufficient field experience as translators in the target language in order to train other cultural role players in translator duties and for Quality Assurance and Quality Control purposes. It is also highly desirable that personnel capable of fulfilling these requirements be identified from within the pool of CRP used for rotational support.

Access Control

Shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies.

Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have resided in the United States for 18 consecutive months prior to employment for the purpose of screening by G-2.
Fluent in target language of French.
Must be able to access Ft Johnson and other military facilities. (The base may require a Real ID. The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers' licenses and identity documents, as well as various immigration issues pertaining to terrorism. The federal Real ID Act places new rules on which forms of identification may be used to board flights within the United States (U.S.) and enter secure federal facilities, such as military bases, federal courthouses, and other federal facilities.)

Type 1 - primary language will be designated by the government in accordance with specific rotational requirements. Individuals will have the ability to speak, read, and write in both English and target language at the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 3 level or equivalent. Individuals are not required to possess any special professional qualifications and/or knowledge but must have the ability to convincingly portray a wide variety of skills.

Type 2 - primary language will be designated by the government in accordance with specific rotational requirements. Individuals will have the ability to speak, read, and write in both English and target language at the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 3 level or equivalent. Individuals must be able to perform rotational duties as military interpreters for the RTU.

Type 3 - primary language will be designated by the government in accordance with specific rotational requirements. Individuals will have the ability to speak, read, and write in both English and target language at the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) 3 level or equivalent. Individuals will be required to have special professional qualifications and/or knowledge in accordance with specific rotational exercise requirements that will be identified prior to start of the rotation.

Type 4 - Personnel with cultural experience for a target country or region to provide a realistic cultural training experience, primarily in West Africa. They will typically portray the Armed Forces of the West African commanders, primary staff officers, translators and West African civil leaders. Cultural role players will have lived in for an extended period of time or have recent (last 5 years) experience in West Africa. Personnel must possess a high degree of familiarity with West African language, culture, history, religion, customs, and courtesies.

Background Check

Must pass a pre-hire background check, base screening, and agree to random on demand substance abuse checks (including urinalysis, breathalyzer, blood test and/or other appropriate tests/instruments). All cultural role players will be Counterintelligence (CI) screened as a condition of employment. Failure to receive a positive review will be cause for removal from Fort Johnson. All individuals who have not been previously screened shall have a completed SF85P & OFI 86C when they arrive at Fort Johnson.

Subject matter experts may be required to possess a Secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

Type 4 - Personnel with previous West African government service or experience as a member of the Armed Forces of West Africa are preferred. Desired experience may include but not limited to; military, para-military, police officer, civil service employee of a ministry of defense, interior, agriculture, public health, customs/border control, judge, lawyer, government prosecutor, tribal, religious leader, teacher and/or professor in West Africa.

WORK SCHEDULE

Part time on call. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

Travel to Fort Johnson at the beginning of the rotation. Travel from Fort Johnson after the end of the rotation.

Driving Requirements

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Field Environment

Role players must have the ability to spend extended periods of time outdoors in tactical field conditions of the JRTC training maneuver area in all seasons, maintain appropriate level of physical endurance and health to operate in austere tactical field conditions under simulated combat operations and under the life support like the Armed Forces of West Africa and the Soldiers in the exercise, and the ability to ride in tactical and/or non-tactical vehicles wearing appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with JRTC safety policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Role players shall be physically capable of performing their assigned work under normally anticipated climatic conditions, such as extreme weather (heat, humidity, sleet, rain, etc.). Must be able to wear a Kevlar helmet and load bearing equipment for up to 14 hours a day and be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain in a tactical field environment. Wear uniforms and equipment to standards: role-play uniforms and individual military equipment (helmet, level 2 or 3 body armor, load bearing equipment, etc.). It is Katmai's philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders, and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

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