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This is a remote position. What we are seeking – Russian Linguists to support the federal and local law enforcement community by providing real time translation services in a fast-paced environment. Job Summary: Linguist is responsible for performing real-time translations or sensitive material from a foreign language into English; collecting, analyzing, identifying, and decoding of colloquialisms and slang terms; Extracting pertinent information and communicating that information to law enforcement agent(s). Linguist is responsible for transcribing and translating source documents and recordings from storage media, including but not limited to audio files, video files or digital media.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Listens to oral intercepts in English or Foreign language and provides verbal and written synopsis.
• Linguist is responsible for relating all pertinent information to the Client.
• Contribute to the master list of slang words and codes (used by that group/organization) for the duration of the project/case.
• Maintains a voice library for the duration of the project.
• During inactive or low periods of activity, transcribes and translates pertinent calls, other audio files and electronic messages assigned by their supervisor.
• Produce court ready transcriptions and translations of pertinent calls following the required format.
• Responsible for using the various reference tools created during the project
• Ability to transcribe and translate a minimum of 18 - 22 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8-hour day.
• Operates specialized translation equipment provided by the government to include JSI voice box, Pen-link, Comverse, and other communication collection equipment used at their assigned site.
• Maintain a daily log of productivity.
• Duties are performed via a government approved computer system. Employees are required to possess strong computer skills in MS Word and Excel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree AND three (3) years' experiences in a professional setting OR Associate degree AND five (5) years' experiences in a professional setting OR a High School Diploma AND seven (7) years of experience.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must have knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions.
• Knowledgeable is SMS language, social media and Webchat.
• Must be able to obtain a law enforcement sensitive clearance
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills in both the source and target language, including correct and accurate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Must be able to obtain an ALTA Language certificate in Foreign Language and English
• Must possess strong computer skills in MS Office, including Microsoft Word and Excel; PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with different departments within the company, employees and with clients.
• Ability to take technical direction and feedback from various sources.
• Must be able to identify and escalate non-technical issues to Operations Supervisor, Field and Site Supervisors and Team Leads in a timely and effective manner
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service and representing TE in a Professional manner.
• Requires the ability to prioritize work, meet stringent deadlines, balance multiple tasks and work in a team environment.
• Must be able to testify based on completed work product
• Ability to translate/transcribe 18-22 minutes of recorded conversation in an 8/hour day when performing Linguist duties.
• Ability to type 45 WPM
• Available to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available to work a minimum of 32 consecutive labor hours per week, 8 hours per shift, when assigned to local projects
• SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain/maintain a Security Clearance Favorable credit check for all cleared positions Successfully pass a background investigation, medical and drug screen.
• Must be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident Residency requirement -3 consecutive years in the last 5 years.
• Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must have mobility to attend meetings with other managers and employees. Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: 0% - 10% of the time. Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0% - 10% of the time. Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Must be able to write, type and use a telephone system 100% of the time. Sitting: 90% to 95% of the time.