Job description
TITLE: Albanian Linguist
LOCATION: Chantilly, VA
About KACE:
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life.
When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life.
The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy and invested.
The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!
What we are seeking –Albanian Linguists to support the federal and local law enforcement community by providing real time translation services in a fast-paced environment.
Linguist is responsible for performing real-time translations or sensitive material from Albanian into English; collecting, 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.
Essential Functions
- Listens to oral intercepts in English or Albanian 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 at particular 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 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 daily log of productivity
- Reviews transcriptions/translations for accuracy; validates transcripts/translations by comparing the completed transcript and/or translation to the source media to ensure that the final work is verbatim and the translation is court-ready and a true rendition in English. Ensures compliance with KACE standards, technical and semantic content, file formats, and technical instructions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND QUALFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree w/ Three (3) years’ experience in a professional setting OR Associate’s degree with five (5) years’ experience in a professional setting OR a High School Diploma with seven (7) years of experience
- U.S. Citizen
- Must have knowledge of source language colloquial terms and expressions
- Knowledgeable in 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 and Team Leads in a timely and effective manner
- Committed to providing outstanding customer service and represent KACE 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 24 hours per week
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule, to include nights, weekends and holidays
For more information about the company please visit our website at
www.kacecompany.com
KACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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