Cleared Taishanese Analytic Linguist

Metlang

$83K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Federal Clearance required
  • Fluent in English, Taishanese, and Mandarin
  • Prior experience in interpreting or translating
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Typing speed of over 40 words per minute
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and social media terminology
  • Ability to work under pressure and within a team

Responsibilities

  • Monitor foreign language communications and provide English summaries
  • Transcribe spoken language into written form
  • Translate spoken or written material between languages
  • Interpret orally in real-time for law enforcement
  • Analyze and detail information for investigative purposes

Benefits

  • Major medical insurance (pending eligibility)
  • 401k retirement plan
  • 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked
  • Up to 10 paid vacation days
  • 11 paid federal holidays
Full Job Description
Cleared Taishanese Analytic Linguists are responsible for monitoring, transcribing, translating, interpreting, and analyzing source material assisting law enforcement with their investigations into narco-trafficking, counterfeiting, terrorism, fraud and money laundering. Metlang offers rewarding project-based employment on-site. We take pride in building long-term relationships with our employees while providing outstanding benefits and competitive weekly pay. The Cleared Taishanese Analytic Linguist position offers $40 per hour, major medical insurance (pending eligibility), 401k retirement account, 1 hour of sick time for every 40 hours worked (or as per local requirements), up to 10 paid vacation days, and 11 paid federal holidays. Primary Functions and Responsibilities: • Monitor: To listen to or read foreign language communications, then subsequently type summaries into the English language. • Transcribe: To render the spoken word of a language into the written form of the same language. • Translate: To render the spoken or written word of one language into the written form of another language. • Interpret: To translate orally either consecutively or simultaneously from source language to target language. • Analyze: To examine methodically and in detail the constitution of information for purposes of explanation and interpretation. Requirements: • Federal Clearance • Clear, concise, effective written and spoken communication skills in English, Taishanese, and Mandarin • Ability to summarize and translate audio and text, including slang and colloquialisms, in a real time manner • Demonstrate prior interpreting and/or translating experience in a professional or personal setting • Adequately prioritize tasks while demonstrating attention to detail and organization skills • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media, text message terminology in English, Taishanese, and Mandarin • Typing abilities to exceed 40 words per minute • Capable of adapting well under pressure and functioning cohesively in a team environment • Availability to work a rotating schedule • Candidates must pass writing, reading, listening, and speaking language tests in English, Taishanese, and Mandarin or provide prior test results as required by contract • Availability to work full time locally and travel outside your area for extended periods of time required for this position Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements. Physical Demands: These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Cleared Taishanese Analytic Linguist job. They include the ability to talk, hear, see, sit for extended periods of time, use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate keys on a keyboard or telephone pad, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Cleared Taishanese Analytic Linguist Position.

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